Project or Senior (PM/Senior PM) Environmental Practitioner

Geosyntec is an internationally recognised company for its technical leadership, extensive experience, and exceptional level of customer service. Our ambition is to help our clients succeed by providing solutions that add value to their environmental, natural resource and infrastructure businesses. We have more than 2,600 highly qualified consultants in more than 130 offices around the world.

We continue to grow in Europe with numerous new hires, and are now looking for Project (PM) or Senior (Senior PM) Environmental Practitioners to join our dynamic and growing team in Helsinki, Finland.

Specifically, we are looking for specialists with significant experience in environmental due diligence (EDD), and environmental impact assessments and permitting for the industrial and energy sectors. Our new colleagues will also have the opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary network of experts in our offices in Europe, North America and Australia.

Together with your colleagues, you will contribute to the construction of our environmental businesses in the Nordic Region, Europe, North America, and Australia.

• Project and task management, including planning and implementing investigation and due diligence projects, budgeting and budget management, adherence to schedule, quality, client satisfaction, and profitability;
• Environmental Due Diligence (EHS/ESG) and auditing, Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Licensing & Permitting, Risk Assessments;
• Leading projects involving due diligence with substantial historical research including Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments;
• Preparing for and participating in meetings with clients, regulatory personnel, and other parties;
• Training and mentoring of early and mid-career professionals;
• Preparing technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals; and
• Developing task, project, and client management skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geology, environmental science, or a related field of study (required)
• Advanced degree in the same. (preferred)
• Professional certification or membership to professional bodies (desirable)

• At least 7 years of direct environmental consulting experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Detailed understanding of Finnish and EU energy, industrial and environmental regulations. (required)
• Understanding of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). (desirable)
• Experience working in the renewable energy sector. (desirable)
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary project teams. (required)
• Demonstrated success in the development and management of clients. (desirable)
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed. (required)
• Valid Finnish driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)
• This position requires the ability to collaborate and communicate both internally and externally, so bilingual proficiency in Finnish and English is valuable.

WHO WE ARE

• At Geosyntec, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse environment for all our employees, clients, partners, and the communities that we serve.
• We strive to promote a culture where every employee can bring their whole self to work, where mutual respect and understanding is the cornerstone of our values. We believe that an inclusive workplace enhances our performance and leads to positive outcomes.
• Geosyntec strives to hire and retain the best and brightest people in their fields. We look for exceptional interpersonal skills, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities, plus the passion for technical excellence and quality. We seek individuals with leadership potential, a commitment to lifelong learning and growth, and the desire to build a long and rewarding career with a growing firm.
• Geosyntec is a great place to build a career. If you're looking for an exciting place to work, a place with challenging and rewarding projects, and a place that has been nationally recognized for its employees' quality of life, technical expertise, and business success, then Geosyntec may be the place for you. You can learn more about careers and employment at Geosyntec by visiting geosyntec.com/careers.
• Geosyntec offers excellent compensation packages commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive employee benefits package.