Environmental & Social Consultant - London

Energy Vault; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic company is seeking an Environmental and Social Consultant to support E&S compliance on major projects across multiple regions, including West Africa and Indonesia. This role involves managing contractors and ensuring adherence to industry standards. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for international travel.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Pension

25 days leave

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of consultancy experience in E&S sustainability projects.
• Degree in environmental sciences, engineering, or relevant fields.
• Membership in a professional institute is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage E&S contractors across all project phases.
• Oversee E&S deliverables to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Handle ESIA, ESMP, SEP, and E&S monitoring.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Consultancy experience

Understanding of E&S processes

Project stage management

Knowledge of Equator Principles

Education

Degree in environmental sciences or engineering

Job description

NSB Recruitment has an interesting and purpose-driven role for an Environmental and Social (E&S) Consultant, where you'll be supporting key projects in E&S and HSE obligations.

Our client specializes in delivering turnkey infrastructure solutions in healthcare, digital, and government administration sectors across Europe, Africa, and Southeast Asia. Their active projects are in Senegal, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Benin, and Indonesia.

The project stakeholders include government clients, Equator lenders, Export Credit Agencies (ECAs), regulators, communities, and users of the projects.

They operate as a global team, working seamlessly with their French headquarters and regional offices throughout all project phases, from pre-sales to construction and operation.

Your key role will involve procurement and review of all E&S deliverables during project lifecycles, including ESIA, ESMP, SEP, Stakeholder Engagement, and E&S Monitoring, ensuring compliance with international and national standards during construction and operation.

Location: London, with 2/3 days per week and flexible home working.

Your responsibilities include:

1. Working closely with all business groups during E&S management based on project stage.
2. Managing E&S contractors across all project phases.
3. Contributing to RFP preparations for E&S deliverables meeting IFC and international lender standards.
4. Assisting with external E&S consultant contracts and procurement processes.
5. Managing E&S contractors, including purchase orders and payments.
6. Overseeing E&S deliverables to ensure regulatory compliance.
7. Handling ESIA, ESMP, SEP, RAP, LRP, and E&S monitoring and reporting.
8. Interfacing with regulators and agencies to obtain permits and manage compliance.
9. Ensuring adherence to ISO 9001 and 14001 standards.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written skills in both English and French, including technical review.
• 2-5 years of consultancy experience in E&S sustainability projects.
• A degree in environmental sciences, engineering, or relevant fields; membership in a professional institute is a plus.
• Understanding of E&S processes across all project stages.
• Familiarity with West Africa and Indonesia E&S regulatory systems and permitting processes.
• Knowledge of the Equator Principles, IFC Performance Standards, and OECD approaches.
• Willingness to travel internationally to project sites.

Rewards & Benefits:

Competitive salary, flexible working, pension, 25 days leave, private healthcare, and more. Ready to make a positive global impact? Join our client's dynamic team!

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