Environmental Consultant (ESG Due Diligence and EHS Compliance)

Environmental Resources Management (ERM); Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Competitive package

Energetic team environment

Job summary

ERM is seeking a consultant to join our Mergers & Acquisitions and Sustainable Operations team in Australia. You will contribute to ESG due diligence, EHS advice and sustainable operation projects for leading organisations, with a focus on delivering practical, client-ready outcomes.

Autonomy and collaboration define the role as you work with a national team, travel within Australia (and occasionally beyond), and help turn sustainability into value while maintaining the highest health and safety

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in science, engineering or environmental management (or equivalent).
• Proven track record in ESG/EHS/Sustainability consulting.
• Experience in environmental/ESG due diligence, EHS compliance or related consulting (2+ years).
• Strong fieldwork, reporting and client-facing skills, with site visits in Sydney.
• Desirable exposure to mergers and acquisitions, asset divestment or project finance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical reports and deliver high-quality client outputs.
• Conduct site visits and EHS audits as part of multidisciplinary teams.
• Engage with clients to maintain relationships and deliver practical recommendations.
• Collaborate with ERM teams and contribute to global technical communities.
• Balance priorities and manage deadlines with a focus on health and safety.

Skills

ESG/EHS consulting

Environmental management

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Business development

Education

Science/Engineering degree

Environmental management degree

Job description

As part of the continued growth of our Mergers & Acquisitions and Sustainable Operations team, ERM has an opportunity for a consultant to join our global firm, which has Sustainability at its heart. Our clients are under increasing pressure to prioritise the environment, health, safety and social performance and reduce operational risk while remaining competitive. You will work as part of a team that helps our clients respond to these demands and turn sustainability from a necessary cost to a value creator. You will join a national team working alongside some of Australia's leading technical experts on a portfolio of opportunities that spans ESG due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, ESG / EHS advice and services aligned to the sustainable operation of the world's leading organisations.

ABOUT THE ROLE

In this fast-paced and dynamic role you will be involved in multidisciplinary projects across a broad range of ERM clients with a high degree of autonomy.

• Preparing technical reports
• Conducting site visits, including EHS audits
• Being a key part of large multidisciplinary project teams
• Establishing strong working relationships with clients through project delivery
• Building a strong network of resources by nurturing working relationships within ERM and participating in global technical communities

ABOUT YOU

We're looking for a team player with strong interpersonal skills who thrives on variety.

• Degree qualified in science, engineering or environmental management (or equivalent), with EHS qualifications a bonus
• A proven track record in ESG/EHS/Sustainability consulting
• Environmental/ESG due diligence, EHS compliance, operational risk, environmental management or related consulting experience (typically 2+ years)
• Strong fieldwork, stakeholder communication and report writing skills, including the ability to independently undertake site visits (particularly in the Sydney region), interview personnel, assess EHS risks, develop practical recommendations, and communicate findings through clear, concise and client-ready deliverables
• Exposure to ESG aspects of mergers and acquisitions, asset divestment, project finance, private equity, liability assessment and transaction advisory is desirable
• Solid commercial acumen, business development and project management skills
• A total commitment to health and safety
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), with experience writing proposals
• The ability to manage competing priorities and to work effectively under pressure and to deadlines
• A willingness to travel, both within Australia and, on occassion, internationally
• Current driving license

At ERM our only asset is our people and we strive to provide a working environment and benefits that attract and retain top talent. We offer a competitive package, flexible working options, an energetic team atmosphere and a professional, collaborative culture. While this opportunity is primarily targeted at early to mid-career professionals, we welcome applications from individuals whose experience and capabilities align with the requirements of the role.

WHO WE ARE

As the world's leading sustainability consulting firm, ERM is uniquely positioned to contribute to the environment and society through the expertise and energy of our employees worldwide. Sustainability is what we do and is at the heart of both our service offerings and how we operate our business. For our people, our vision means attracting, inspiring, developing and rewarding our people to work with the best clients and on the biggest challenges, thus creating valuable careers. We achieve our vision in a sustainable manner by maintaining and living our ERM beliefs that include Together we Challenge, Expertise is our Superpower, and Impact Ignites us.

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Thank you for your interest in ERM. At ERM, sustainability is our business. We are the world's largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance. ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities. Our diverse global team of experts works with the world's leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation. With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor. Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it). Our team members are passionate about client service. We work closely with our clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM's purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action. Organizing our people across globally integrated communities of technical and strategic talent positions ERM to be a "boots to boardroom" leader in bringing that value creation to our clients, partners, and the world. We recruit exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability and nurture them to even greater success as specialists. We prepare our consultants to bring integrated, innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients and provide opportunities for ongoing development across a variety of subject areas related to technical, business, and personal growth. At ERM, effort pays off and becomes career defining work that leaves a positive imprint on our planet.