Environmental & Social Impact Assessment Lead - Mining

Holtmon Jones; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development framework

Hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

A leading global consultancy based in London seeks an experienced Environmental & Social Impact Assessment Lead for mining projects. The candidate will manage large-scale assessments, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and oversee compliance with international standards. This hybrid role includes significant international travel to support high-profile projects in developing economies. A competitive salary and career development opportunities are offered in an inclusive and collaborative working culture.

Qualifications

• Solid consultancy experience delivering ESIA projects in the mining sector.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing clients.
• Strong track record in bids, tenders, and business development.
• Knowledge of international ESIA standards (IFC, World Bank).
• Experience with IFIs and finance-sector clients desirable.
• Ability to review and sign off work as a Qualified Person.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Project managing large-scale Environmental & Social Impact Assessments.
• Overseeing Environmental & Social Management Plans and Action Plans.
• Coordinating internal specialists and external consultants.
• Coordinating internal specialists and external consultants
• Leading proposals, bids, and high-quality technical reporting
• Acting as a senior client-facing contact on international mining projects

Skills

Project management

Environmental & Social Impact Assessments

Client management

International standards knowledge

Bid and tender leadership

World Bank ES Standards

International travel

Mining ESIA

Job description

Environmental & Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) Lead – Mining Projects

A leading global Mining consultancy is expanding its international Environmental & Social Assessment team in London and looking to hire an experienced Environmental & Social Impact Assessment Project Manager with a strong consultancy background in the mining sector.

This is a London-based role with regular international travel across Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and South America, supporting major mining developments in emerging economies.

The Role

You’ll play a key role in winning and delivering large, complex ESIA and ESDD projects, working closely with a multidisciplinary international team. Responsibilities include:

• Project managing large-scale Environmental & Social Impact Assessments
• Overseeing Environmental & Social Management Plans and Action Plans
• Contributing to environmental chapters of feasibility studies
• Coordinating internal specialists and external consultants
• Leading proposals, bids, and high-quality technical reporting
• Acting as a senior client-facing contact on international mining projects

About You

You’ll bring solid consultancy experience delivering ESIA projects in the mining sector, along with:

• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing clients
• Strong track record in bids, tenders, and business development
• Excellent knowledge of international ESIA standards, including:
• IFC Performance Standards
• World Bank Environmental & Social Standards
• Experience working with IFIs and finance-sector clients (e.g. EBRD, IFC, KfW, PE funds, banks, legal advisors) is highly desirable
• Ability to review and sign off work as a Qualified Person
• Willingness to travel regularly internationally

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Strong career development framework with clear progression
• Exposure to high-profile international mining projects
• Supportive, collaborative, and inclusive working culture

This is an excellent opportunity for an ESIA professional looking to step into a high-impact, internationally focused leadership role within a well-established sustainability consultancy.

Please contact Anna Holtmon-Jones or apply via the link below.