Environmental Engineer with HSE Certification

About the role

Zutari, an engineering firm with almost 90 years of experience, is looking for a qualified Environmental Engineer with Health and Safety certification. The role supports environmental compliance, occupational health and safety performance and sustainable project delivery across projects in Angola, including company-wide compliance with legal HSE requirements and internal information sharing. It works with project teams, contractors, supervisors and clients during planning, construction and operation.

Key responsibilities

• Support Environmental Management Plans, Construction Environmental Management Plans, waste management plans, erosion and sediment control, spill prevention and rehabilitation requirements
• Monitor compliance with environmental licences, permits, project specifications, contractor method statements, client HSE requirements and Angolan environmental legislation
• Carry out site inspections and audits on waste, hazardous substances, water pollution, dust, noise, vegetation clearing, camps and housekeeping, and track corrective actions
• Support HSE plans, hazard identification and risk assessments, incident and near-miss investigations, toolbox talks, PPE checks and emergency preparedness
• Prepare inspection, incident and audit reports, monthly HSE/environmental reports, compliance registers and action trackers
• Liaise with contractors, supervision teams, clients, project managers and environmental specialists, and maintain environmental and HSE records

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering with environmental specialisation or a related field
• Recognised HSE certification such as NEBOSH, IOSH, SAMTRAC or OSHA-based certification, or equivalent
• At least 3 years of experience in environmental and/or HSE compliance on construction, infrastructure, industrial, mining, water, transport or energy projects
• Practical experience in site inspections, compliance monitoring, incident reporting and contractor oversight
• Portuguese and English proficiency is mandatory
• Preferred: experience on projects in Angola, familiarity with Angolan permitting, IFC Performance Standards, World Bank ESHS expectations, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, and professional registration

Required skills

• Environmental compliance monitoring and HSE inspection and audit capability
• Risk identification, incident investigation and corrective action tracking
• Technical report writing
• Ability to work in remote and active construction environments

What we offer

• Projects in Angola with exposure to multidisciplinary infrastructure and industrial assignments
• Professional growth in environmental and HSE practice