Associate Director - Sustainability & ESG Consulting

Lewis Davey; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in sustainability and ESG is seeking an Associate Director to deliver advisory services and oversee projects focused on carbon management and ESG legislation. The role involves team management, client relationship building, and navigating complex regulatory frameworks, with a hybrid work model in London.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing and mentoring a team of consultants.
• Proven track record in acquiring new business and maintaining client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advisory work in carbon, energy, and ESG management.
• Oversee various ESG and sustainability projects.
• Advise on EU ESG legislation and compliance.

Skills

Client Management

Team Management

ESG Legislation

Carbon Accounting

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

Associate Director - Sustainability & ESG Consulting

Lewis Davey is supporting a boutique service provider in energy, sustainability, and ESG, working across commercial real estate, private equity, and corporate markets to provide consulting services.

Their services include an ESG SaaS product that helps clients make better decisions, integrate sustainability into their business, and develop innovative, responsible solutions for their assets.

The role involves delivering advisory work in carbon, energy, and ESG management, with a focus on navigating ESG legislation and implementing tech-enabled solutions. The client is seeking an Associate Director / Head of Advisory to help develop and shape the business.

Established for nearly a decade, the company is positioned between a startup and a growth-oriented firm. This is a full-time, permanent role based in London, UK, with hybrid working arrangements. Applicants must have the right to work long-term in the UK.

The candidate should have experience managing, mentoring, and growing a small team of consultants, with a proven track record in acquiring new business and maintaining strong client relationships.

The role includes overseeing various ESG and sustainability projects, such as:

1. Carbon footprints & Scope 3 assessments, carbon reduction initiatives, Science-Based Targets (SBTs), net zero strategies, TPT alignment
2. Advising on EU ESG legislation (e.g., TCFD, IFRS S2, ESOS, MEES, SECR, SFDR, CSRD, EU Taxonomy)
3. Benchmarking (GRESB, CDP, UN PRI, SASB, GRI, IFRS S1, UN Global Compact, SDGs, BCorp)
4. Responsible investment programs
5. Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) strategies
6. Impact investing and SFDR compliance
7. Stakeholder engagement and communication
8. Health & wellbeing initiatives (WELL Certification, FitWel, UK/WGBC Framework)
9. ESG reporting and policies
10. Life Cycle Assessments (LCA)
11. ESG due diligence

The ideal candidate will have excellent client and team management skills, with experience building senior client relationships, leading workshops, presenting findings, and mentoring junior staff. Experience within real estate, private equity, or corporate sectors is desirable. A strong understanding of ESG legislation, regulatory frameworks, carbon accounting methodologies, and familiarity with climate risk assessments and LCA software are essential.