Senior Consultant, International ESG Advisory

We are looking for a Senior Consultant to join our International ESG Advisory team. The role will support our growing portfolio of international Environmental & Social advisory work for lenders, investors, developers and corporate clients across energy, infrastructure, mining and other major development projects.

Typical assignments include Environmental & Social Due Diligence (ESDD), Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) review, construction and operational monitoring, Environmental & Social Management Systems (ESMS), action plans and broader ESG advisory.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver and support ESDD for project finance transactions.
• Review ESIAs and associated management plans against international standards.
• Undertake construction and operational E&S monitoring, including international site visits.
• Identify material E&S risks and gaps and help develop Environmental and Social Action Plans (ESAPs) and corrective actions.
• Support development and review of ESMS.
• Assess projects against international lender requirements including IFC Performance Standards, EBRD Performance Requirements, Equator Principles (EP4) and World Bank Group EHS Guidelines.
• Prepare concise, high-quality reports and presentations for lenders, investors and project developers.
• Participate in client calls, site visits and technical workshops.
• Support project management including coordination of specialists, budgets, programmes and deliverables.
• Contribute to proposals, bids and client development.
• Support and progressively take responsibility for relationships with key international clients.

Requirements:

• A degree in environmental science, geography, sustainability, social sciences, international development, engineering or another relevant discipline.
• Experience of ESIA, ESDD, E&S auditing, monitoring or related ESG advisory work.
• An understanding of how environmental and social risks are assessed on major infrastructure, energy or industrial projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand and communicate environmental and social risks and opportunities.
• Excellent written English and the ability to produce clear, concise client-facing reports.
• Confidence communicating directly with clients and technical specialists.
• The ability to work across several projects and respond to tight deadlines.
• A willingness to undertake short duration international travel, including site audits and monitoring visits.