Senior Water Regulation & Risk Consultant — France

ERM; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Senior Water Consultant to expand our water expertise in France. You will be the go-to specialist on water regulation, risk assessment, quantification methodologies, and stewardship aligned with AWS.

You will navigate ICPE, SDAGE/SAGE, withdrawals and EU directives while solving real-world water challenges for clients. Requirements include 5–8+ years in water management, fluency in French, professional English, and experience with AWS-style stewardship.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Regulatory analysis

French water frameworks

EU water frameworks

AWS stewardship

Client-facing

English proficiency

Tools

AWS familiarity

Job description

ERM is seeking a Senior Water Consultant to expand our water expertise in France. You will be the go-to specialist on water regulation, risk assessment, quantification methodologies, and stewardship aligned with AWS.

You will navigate ICPE, SDAGE/SAGE, withdrawals and EU directives while solving real-world water challenges for clients. Requirements include 5–8+ years in water management, fluency in French, professional English, and experience with AWS-style stewardship.