Senior France Water Regulation & Stewardship Consultant

ERM; Lyon; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Collaborative team

Shape ERM water offering

Inclusive workplace

Diversity & Belonging focus

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Water management

Hydrology

Regulatory analysis

Water regulation

Client-facing

French language

Tools

AWS

Stewardship methodologies

Job description

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.