Senior Social Expert

• Work with a multidisciplinary team, make a difference in seamless project delivery
• ‘Real Impact, made together’ – play a critical role in the built environment by uplifting lives, creating regenerative environments and advancing industries

Create futures worth inheriting with SJ Group

At SJ, we’re building identity into infrastructure, character into skylines and peace of mind into everyday life.

A global urban and infrastructure consultancy firm with over 75 years of project delivery success, SJ and its member companies continue a collective legacy that delivers global expertise with local precision.

Become part of our 16,000 client-centric specialists in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries who shape spaces across the world to meet the needs of today and the aspirations of generations to come.

About SMEC

SMEC simplifies the complex. We unlock the potential of our people to look at infrastructure differently, creating better outcomes for the future.

We are committed to positively impact the people, the environment and the clients and communities we serve.

About The Role

We are currently looking for a Social Expert (Senior) who will be responsible for providing specialist support in resettlement planning, socio-economic assessment, and entitlement preparation for proposed project components identified during the study. The position is responsible for carrying out socio-economic surveys, land market surveys, and other resettlement-related data collection activities, preparing the Resettlement Plan and relevant sections of feasibility study reports, and developing entitlement matrices in accordance with donor agency guidelines and project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct socio-economic surveys, land market surveys, and other resettlement-related data collection activities for proposed project components.
• Prepare survey tools, questionnaires, field formats, and data collection plans in line with study requirements and resettlement planning needs.
• Coordinate with field teams, affected persons, local stakeholders, and relevant agencies to collect and verify required socio-economic and land-related data.
• Analyze socio-economic survey findings, affected persons’ profiles, land acquisition impacts, livelihood impacts, and vulnerable group considerations.
• Prepare the Resettlement Plan, including impact assessment, mitigation measures, consultation findings, implementation arrangements, monitoring requirements, and budget inputs.
• Draft socio-economic and resettlement-related sections of feasibility study reports for all relevant project components.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• 15 years total professional experience, preferably 8 years’ experience in railway field.
• 5 years’ experience in similar type feasibility study and design consultancy, including preferably 5 years’ experience as Social Specialist or similar post for similar type consultancy.

We value equity, diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a work environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is empowered to do their best. We recognise the importance of a diverse and inclusive workplace to drive innovation and shared learning across our growing global network.

Join us and be part of a culture where we rise together, deliver excellence, and expand what’s possible. ‘Real impact, made together’ is at the core of everything we do, embracing diverse perspectives to drive meaningful impact and build a shared legacy.

How To Apply

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To find out more about SMEC, please visit our website at www.smec.com

Note to Agencies

All recruitment activities are coordinated through our Global Talent Acquisition team. At this time, this role does not require agency support. Please refrain from forwarding résumés directly to employees or hiring managers, as unsolicited submissions will not be accepted and no fees will be payable.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!