Sustainability / Esg Specialist (Civil

**Job Type**:Contract**Contract Duration**:2-Year ContractAs a member of #TeamPSA, you will be part of a diverse and global team at the forefront of creating cargo solutions to enable more agile, resilient and sustainable supply chains. Experience first-hand and drive supply chain transformation from Singapore and through PSA’s global network of ports, logistics and supply chain solutions. Alongside, we can move the world
- **_Develop Your Potential:_** We emphasise and offer exciting rotations, learning and development opportunities, which will fuel your career aspirations and complement your business exposure across our global network.
- **_Diverse, Equal Opportunity:_** We build a sustainable work culture where all our people feel welcome, valued, respected and able to express their ideas and beliefs freely. We believe that diversity of thought and approaches in our workplace makes us stronger as a team.
- **_Competitive Compensation & Benefits:_** We are committed to recognising and rewarding your contributions to the business. Our benefits packages aim to improve your quality of life by providing support for medical, dental, recreation, among others.

PSA has a multi-year pipeline of key civil infrastructure projects globally. This role relates to the implementation of sustainability / ESG solutions for PSA’s international civil infrastructure development projects and its existing civil infrastructure. The role will involve working closely with PSA’s global project teams and civil engineering colleagues.

You will be based in Singapore with short term travel to overseas projects and terminals as required, reporting to the SVP Civil Engineering as a key member of PSA’s Port Process Excellence (PPE) Civil Engineering team.

**Responsibilities**
- Be a trusted specialist advisor, provide expert advice and work closely with senior management, project stakeholders, international business units and other colleagues.
- Be seen as a ‘go to’ provider of sustainability/ ESG solutions. This will require strong influencing skills and demonstration of added value.
- Develop and oversee the implementation of PSA’s sustainability / ESG management system and best practice for infrastructure development projects through all project stages (capex review, planning, design, procurement and construction).
- Develop and oversee the implementation of PSA’s ESG strategy, management system and best practice for management of existing civil infrastructure.
- Advise on and drive the adoption of international sustainability standards and norms as appropriate (for example ISO 14000, Equator Principles 4, IFC Performance Standards and Science Based Targets).
- Set sustainability benchmarks and KPIs in consultation with project leads and business unit teams.
- Report on outcomes and provide regular feedback on progress, key project issues and required actions.
- Provide hands-on support and guidance to project teams and senior management. Oversee and interact with external consultants.
- Capacity Growth: actively contribute to strengthening the capacity of PSA’s global community through PSA’s global initiatives and training programmes. Train and support colleagues.

**Requirements**:
Technical Requirements
- Master’s degree (MEng / MSc) in a relevant discipline.
- Proven experience in developing and leading the implementation of sustainability (ESG) initiatives for infrastructure development, preferably for ports or other developments in coastal environments. This should include managing ESIAs and/or E&S Due Diligences for a developer, lender or consultant.
- Proven experience in both developed and developing economies.
- Typically, 15+ years of professional experience would be expected, albeit depending upon the type of experience.
- Knowledge of E&S reporting systems.
- Awareness of Science Based Targets initiative and SBT for ports.

Personal Profile
- Sufficient gravitas to be able to implement, oversee, direct and support sustainability requirements and to become a trusted advisor to colleagues and senior management.
- Strong analytical skills
- Experience in working and leading projects in international settings.
- Good team player with strong communication and influencing skills. Able to work effectively and build effective working relationships with international teams and senior management.
- Willingness and aptitude to travel and work overseas on short duration visits.
- Able to actively identify project requirements and propose effective solutions.
- Self-starter, energetic, focussed. Able to work with mínimal direction, to deal with multiple projects and to prioritise key tasks.
- Evidence of being able to learn/grow in a changing sustainability field.
- Fluent English (spoken and written).