Managing Consultant - ESG Due Diligence and EHS Compliance

Environmental Resources Management (ERM); Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM Australia is seeking a Managing Consultant to lead multidisciplinary ESG and sustainability projects. You will guide teams, prepare technical reports, audit sites, and nurture client relationships across a portfolio spanning ESG due diligence and sustainable operations.

The role requires a strong track record in ESG consulting, EHS compliance, and the ability to manage competing priorities while delivering high-quality outcomes. Travel within Australia and internationally is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in science, engineering or environmental management (or equivalent).
• Proven ESG/Sustainability consulting experience.
• Strong ESG due diligence and EHS compliance exposure.

Responsibilities

• Preparing technical reports.
• Auditing sites as lead assessor.
• Managing project teams and mentoring staff.
• Establishing strong client relationships through project delivery.
• Building networks within ERM and global technical communities.

Skills

ESG/Sustainability consulting

Project management

Technical report writing

Client relationship building

Health & safety mindset

Communication skills

Driving license

Education

Degree in science/engineering/environmental management

Job description

As part of the continued growth of our Mergers & Acquisitions and Sustainable Operations team, ERM has an opportunity for an experienced Managing 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 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 lead multidisciplinary projects across a broad range of ERM clients with a high degree of autonomy.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing technical reports
• Auditing sites as the lead assessor
• Managing project team(s), coaching and mentoring other staff
• 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.

Our ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• Degree qualified in science, engineering or environmental management (or equivalent), with EHS qualifications a bonus
• A proven track record in ESG/Sustainability consulting
• Strong environmental/ESG due diligence and/or EHS compliance experience
• 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
• An interest in travel, both within Australia and 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.

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.

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.