Senior Consultant – Water Stewardship & Regulation

ERM; Lyon; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible working

Collaborative team

Shape ERM water offering

Inclusive workplace

Diversity & Belonging focus

Résumé du poste

ERM in Lyon, France is seeking a Senior Water Consultant to build our water expertise in France and serve as go-to specialist on water regulation, risk assessment, and stewardship aligned with AWS.

You will lead water-related assignments, support cross-service proposals, develop a strong water portfolio, and engage with French-speaking clients. The role offers a strategic impact, collaborative team, flexible working conditions, and a commitment to inclusion.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of water management experience.
• Strong understanding of French & EU water frameworks.
• Experience with AWS or stewardship methodologies.
• Excellent client-facing skills and ability to work autonomously.

Responsabilités

• Lead water-related assignments: regulatory analysis, water risk assessments, site-level diagnostics, stewardship strategies.
• Support cross-service line proposals with other ERM teams covering risk & adaptation, permitting or due diligence projects.
• Develop a strong water portfolio and strengthen ERM’s positioning with key clients.
• Proven commercial drive and experience with industrial or financial clients.
• Ensure technical excellence and mentor junior consultants.
• Engage confidently with French-speaking clients — fluency required.

Connaissances

Water management

Hydrology

Regulatory analysis

Water regulation

Client-facing

French language

Outils

AWS

Stewardship methodologies

Description du poste

About the Role

We are recruiting a Senior Water Consultant to build out and elevate our water expertise in France. You will be our go‑to specialist on water regulation, water risk assessment, quantification methodologies, and AWS‑aligned stewardship.

If you can navigate ICPE, SDAGE/SAGE, withdrawals/discharges and EU directives without breaking a sweat — and you enjoy helping clients solve real‑world water challenges — this role is for you.

What you will do

• Lead water‑related assignments: regulatory analysis, water risk assessments, site‑level diagnostics, stewardship strategies.
• Support cross‑service line proposals with other ERM teams covering risk & adaptation, permitting or due diligence projects
• Develop a strong water portfolio and strengthen ERM’s positioning with key clients
• Proven commercial drive and experience with industrial or financial clients.
• Ensure technical excellence and mentor junior consultants.
• Engage confidently with French‑speaking clients — fluency required.

What you can bring

• 5–8+ years of experience in water management, hydrology, water regulation, or similar fields.
• Strong understanding of French & EU water frameworks (ICPE, SDAGE/SAGE, WFD…).
• Experience with AWS or similar stewardship methodologies.
• Strong client‑facing skills and ability to deliver autonomously.
• Fluency in French and professional English.

What we Offer

• A strategic role with immediate impact and strong client demand.
• A collaborative team that values expertise, curiosity, and good humour.
• Flexible working conditions and opportunities to shape ERM’s water offering.
• A workplace committed to inclusion, accessibility, and equal opportunity.
• We encourage applications from candidates of all identities, backgrounds, and abilities.

ERM is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive, it’s an essential part of what makes ERM a great place to build a career and helps us create better solutions for our clients.

We welcome talent from all backgrounds and provide equal opportunities for every candidate. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or need accommodations during the selection process, we’re here to support you. Our commitment doesn’t stop at hiring. Once you join us, we’ll ensure you have the tools, support, and adjustments needed to succeed and feel a true sense of belonging. Learn more about our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) efforts by visiting our website or exploring our 2025 Sustainability Report.