Associate Director – Sustainability and ESG Consulting

692590; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking an Associate Director in Sustainability and ESG Consulting to lead advisory projects and manage a team. This hybrid role in London requires expertise in ESG legislation, carbon accounting, and strong client management skills. The ideal candidate will foster a collaborative culture and drive impactful ESG strategies.

Qualifications

• Proven success in business development and client relationship management.
• Experience in managing and mentoring a team.

Responsibilities

• Advisory work across carbon, energy, and ESG management.
• Focus on ESG legislation and tech-enabled solutions.
• Mentoring junior team members.

Skills

Client Management

Team Management

Business Development

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Insights

Education

Degree in Sustainability or related field

Tools

LCA Software

Job description

Associate Director – Sustainability and ESG Consulting

Lewis Davey is supporting a boutique provider in energy, sustainability, and ESG, serving commercial real estate, private equity, and corporate markets with consulting services. Their offerings include an ESG SaaS product, helping clients improve decision-making, integrate sustainability, and develop innovative solutions for assets.

The role involves advisory work across carbon, energy, and ESG management, with a focus on ESG legislation and tech-enabled solutions. Our client, established nearly a decade ago, is positioned between a start-up and a growth-stage company. This full-time, permanent role in the UK requires hybrid work in London, with candidates able to manage, mentor, and grow a team of consultants. Proven success in business development and client relationship management is essential.

Key project areas include:

1. Carbon footprints, Scope 3 assessments, reduction initiatives, SBTs, net zero strategies, TPT alignment
2. Advising on EU ESG legislation (TCFD, IFRS S2, ESOS, MEES, SECR, SFDR, CSRD, EU Taxonomy)
3. Benchmarking (GRESB, CDP, UN PRI, SASB, GRI, IFRS S1, SDGs, BCorp)
4. Responsible investment programs
5. ESG strategies and impact investing (IFC Principles, SFDR Articles 8 & 9)
6. Stakeholder engagement and communication
7. Health & wellbeing (WELL, FitWel, UK/WGBC)
8. ESG policies and sustainability reporting
9. Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) and ESG due diligence

The ideal candidate will have excellent client and team management skills, experience in building senior relationships, and be adept at workshops, presentations, and strategic insights. Mentoring junior team members and fostering a collaborative culture aligned with company values are crucial.

Experience in real estate is preferred, but applicants from private equity or corporate backgrounds will be considered. A deep understanding of ESG legislation, carbon accounting (Scopes 1-3), standards (ISO 14064, GHG Protocol), and familiarity with climate risk assessments, LCA software, and science-based targets are required.