Junior EHS Consultant

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AECOM is looking for a motivated environmental / health and safety professional to provide environmental and health and safety advice to our client. Within the role of junior-mid EHS Consultant you will be involved in a project for our client within the (foreign) Governmental department based in the region of Mons/ Bergen Belgium. Duties and key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist senior and mid level EHS Consultants in EHS Operational management by supporting our clients in drafting and implementing EHS procedures, developing and maintaining EHS legal registers, conducting risk assessments and supporting in the implementation of environmental and/or safety management systems (ISO 14001, ISO 45001,…)

• Provide support in preparing and submitting environmental permit applications and collaborate with senior consultants to liaise with local authorities and stakeholders during the permitting process

• Participate in environmental and health and safety compliance audits and assist in preparing audit reports and follow-up action plans for clients

• You have a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Environmental, Health & Safety Management, Environmental Engineering or related field.

• Holding a diploma as an environmental coordinator (level A or B) or as a Prevention Advisor (Level 1 or 2) is considered a strong plus or interest in obtaining those certifications.

• Basic knowledge of management systems (ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 is a plus)

• You have 0-3 years of experience in EHS consulting or related fields. Internships or academic projects in EHS are highly valued

• You have a basic understanding of Belgian EHS regulations and permitting processes

• You are a strong communicator, both verbally and in writing, in both English and Dutch/French.

• You have strong interpersonal skills for client and team collaboration

• You are resilient and results oriented

• You have willingness to learn and grown in the EHS field.

• AECOM is a place where you can put your innovative thinking and business skills into high gear and work alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people. It's a place where you can apply your skills to some of the world's most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects;
• At AECOM we know the importance of ensuring our people have the opportunity to grow in the broadest possible sense of the term. ‘Freedom to Grow’ is a new, flexible and inclusive work culture within AECOM giving our diverse talent pool the freedom to work in the way they feel most productive and energized, so everyone can bring their best self to work, thrive and reach their full potential. Freedom in this context ranges from choosing the time and place we work, through to the workstyle we choose to deploy, the way we communicate and think. Our guiding principle throughout this journey is, if it works for you, your team and your clients then it works for AECOM;

AECOM offers a salary, which is competitive to the market and a good variety of secondary benefits such as 32 vacation days, seniority days, group insurance, hospitalization insurance with DKV, laptop and smartphone, monthly net allowance, meal vouchers, eco vouchers and 100% payment of public transport from home to work. Our offices are located near the train stations of Leuven and Ghent.

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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. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together - your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.