Senior Environmental Specialist - ESIA

About the role

Arup's Environmental and Social team supports lenders, development banks and international financial institutions in the responsible delivery of major infrastructure and energy projects. It is looking for a Senior Environmental Specialist in Belgrade to lead the development and review of Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) for complex infrastructure, transport, renewable energy and water projects. The role involves about three days per week in the Belgrade office.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the preparation and review of ESIAs and other environmental assessment deliverables for major infrastructure and energy projects.
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams, coordinating technical inputs, schedules, site visits, deliverables and budgets.
• Assess environmental topics such as air quality, water quality, soil, noise and other environmental risks, working closely with biodiversity and social specialists.
• Apply national environmental legislation alongside international lender requirements, especially the environmental and social policies and standards of the EBRD, World Bank and other international financial institutions.
• Collaborate with infrastructure teams and environmental specialists across Arup's European and international offices on road, motorway, rail, wind, solar and water projects.

Required profile

• At least five years of relevant professional experience, ideally including the preparation or review of environmental impact assessments for large infrastructure, transport, energy or water projects.
• Degree in environmental engineering, environmental science, geography, biology or another relevant discipline, with broad professional experience across environmental topics.
• Experience leading project teams and coordinating technical specialists, programmes, site activities, deliverables and budgets.
• Knowledge of national environmental assessment requirements, with experience of or awareness of EBRD, World Bank, EIB or comparable international lender standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; knowledge of Spanish or French is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel and undertake site visits, and to drive for site-based activities.

What we offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package, plus a global profit-sharing programme.
• Training programmes, mentorship and continuous learning opportunities.
• Potential short-term or long-term assignments at other Arup offices and project locations.
• A hybrid working environment.