Associate Director

1 day ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom AECOM Full time
International Social Specialist Associate Director

AECOM is seeking an experienced International Social Specialist Associate Director to lead our ESIA and ESDD practice in the UK. As a key member of our Environment and Sustainability team, you will be responsible for managing the social aspects of international Environmental Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and Environmental Social Due Diligence (ESDD) services on major projects.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Contribute to and coordinate delivering ESIAs, including social baseline studies, assessments of social impacts, identification of mitigation measures, and preparation of social management plans for projects financed by international lenders.
  • Prepare and implement resettlement and livelihood restoration plans.
  • Lead and develop AECOM's social offering by contributing to business development, recruitment, and strategic planning for the social team.
  • Act as an independent lender's consultant and contribute to ESDDs and monitoring through construction and operation.
  • Ensure compliance with international standards such as IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles, and other relevant guidelines.
  • Social performance monitoring and reporting.
  • Work closely with clients and AECOM counterparts to secure training and capacity building on social performance for clients.
Requirements:
  • Excellent knowledge of written and oral English, with good report writing and presentation skills.
  • Proven experience in applying baseline data collection methodologies and carrying out stakeholder engagement activities in emerging markets and rural communities, particularly in Africa, Central Asia, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East.
  • Willingness to travel.
  • An appropriate graduate or post-graduate qualification.
About AECOM:

AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design, and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy, and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social, and governance priorities.

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at ReasonableAdjustments@aecom.



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