ESG-DD Senior Consultant / Principal Consultant

Steer; Madrid; Sur place; EUR 80 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Steer is a global consultancy delivering ESG due diligence and advisory services across infrastructure, mobility, and energy sectors. The Senior/Principal Consultant - ESG Due Diligence plays a key role in performing ESG analyses, risk assessments, and client-facing deliverables under the ESG-DD Lead.

The role involves data room review, risk identification, reporting, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to support investors and lenders.

Qualifications

• 4–8+ years of ESG due diligence or transaction advisory experience.
• Experience in infrastructure, transport, energy or real assets sectors.
• Strong understanding of ESG frameworks (GRI, SASB, TCFD, EU Taxonomy).

Responsabilités

• Deliver ESG due diligence assignments (buy-side/sell-side) and contribute to reports.
• Support investor, lender and advisory workstreams with ESG findings.
• Lead workstreams under the ESG-DD Lead and ensure timely delivery of outputs.

Connaissances

ESG due diligence

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Report writing

Description du poste

Steer is a global consultancy specialising in the critical services and infrastructure that make our world work. From transport to energy and technology to education, we're trusted to deliver powerful solutions that make a measurable difference - to our clients, the communities we work in and the world we share. We work for government departments, local and city authorities, developers, and private sector operators and investors. We develop strategies, policies, and masterplans; design and make the case for new transport infrastructure and services; and provide financial and advisory services. The Senior / Principal Consultant - ESG Due Diligence (DD) plays a key role in supporting the delivery of ESG due diligence and advisory assignments across infrastructure, mobility, and energy sectors. The role combines technical ESG analysis, transaction support, and client-facing delivery , working closely with the ESG-DD Lead. The successful candidate will contribute to high-quality ESG-DD outputs , support investor and lender advisory , and progressively take ownership of workstreams within complex transactions and strategic ESG mandates.

Key Responsibilities

• ESG Due Diligence Delivery (Core Role)

  • Support the delivery of buy-side and sell-side ESG due diligence assignments, including:
  • Data room review and document analysis;
  • ESG risk identification and materiality assessment;
  • Site visits and stakeholder engagement.
  • Undertake detailed analysis of environmental, social, and governance risks , including climate impacts, health & safety, labour practices, and governance structures.
  • Apply structured ESG-DD processes, including screening, deep-dive analysis, and mitigation planning .
  • Prepare ESG-DD sections of reports, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with investor/lender expectations
  • Support development of risk registers, ESG scoring, and action plans.

• Support to Investor, Fund & Lender Advisory

  • Assist in advising infrastructure investors, private equity funds, and lenders on ESG risks and opportunities linked to transactions.
  • Support the development of ESG due diligence frameworks, screening tools, and assessment templates.
  • Contribute to investment committee papers and lender reports , including integration of ESG findings into commercial narratives.
  • Support fund-level ESG advisory tasks, including:
  • ESG policy reviews and gap analyses;
  • Benchmarking against regulatory frameworks (e.g., EU Taxonomy, CSRD, SFDR).
  • Assist in analysing ESG considerations relevant to sustainable finance instruments (e.g., green loans, sustainability-linked financing).

• ESG Strategy & Value Creation Support

  • Conduct analysis to identify ESG-driven value creation opportunities , such as decarbonisation, operational improvements, and social impact enhancements.
  • Support development of ESG KPIs, targets, and monitoring frameworks.
  • Assist in integrating ESG findings into asset business plans and investment strategies.

• Project Delivery & Workstream Ownership

  • Take ownership of specific ESG-DD workstreams , managing day-to-day delivery under the guidance of the ESG-DD Lead.
  • Coordinate inputs from internal specialists (technical, financial, environmental).
  • Ensure timely delivery of high-quality outputs , aligned with scope, budget, and deadlines.
  • Support quality assurance processes and ensure consistency with Steer methodologies.

• Client & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Support client interactions through:
  • Preparation of presentations and reports; and
  • Participation in client meetings and workshops.
  • Clearly communicate ESG risks, findings, and recommendations in a concise and structured manner.
  • Build relationships with clients, advisors, and stakeholders , supporting long-term engagement.

• Business Development Support

  • Contribute to proposal preparation, bid documentation, and marketing materials.
  • Support market research and identification of ESG advisory opportunities.
  • Assist in developing thought leadership on ESG in infrastructure and transport.

• Team Contribution

  • Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
  • Support mentoring of junior analysts and graduates (particularly at Principal level).
  • Contribute to internal knowledge development and continuous improvement of ESG tools and methods.

Essential

• 4-8+ years (Senior) / 6-10+ years (Principal) of experience in:
  • ESG due diligence / sustainability advisory / transaction advisory; and
  • Infrastructure, transport, energy, or real assets sectors.
• Experience supporting ESG-DD assignments in M&A, project finance, or PPP/P3 contexts.
• Strong understanding of ESG principles, risks, and regulatory landscape.
• Familiarity with ESG frameworks and standards (e.g., GRI, SASB, TCFD, EU Taxonomy).
• Strong analytical and report-writing skills.

Desirable

• Experience working with investors, lenders, or advisory firms.
• Exposure to fund-level ESG policies or sustainable finance frameworks.
• Background in engineering, environmental scienc