Environmental & Social Impact Assessment Project Manager - Mining

SLR Consulting Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainability consultancy in London is looking for an ESIA Project Manager. The role involves managing large environmental and social impact assessments for mining projects, coordinating teams, and leading on client communication. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in ESIA processes and relationships with international finance institutions. This position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and flexible working arrangements to support a balanced professional and personal life.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience managing large ESIA studies in the mining sector.
• Ability to contribute to winning and delivering new work.
• Excellent knowledge of World Bank E&S and IFC Performance Standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and project-manage large ESIA contracts.
• Coordinate technical specialists for project delivery.
• Prepare proposals and technical reports for environmental assessments.

Skills

Client management

Multidisciplinary team leadership

Knowledge of international ESIA standards

Relationship management with IFIs

Job description

SLR's European based international Environmental & Social Assessment team has a growing portfolio of mining projects in Europe, Asia, Middle East, South America and Africa. We have an opportunity for an ESIA Project Manager with international ESIA and ESDD expertise in the mining sector.

The role is based in our London office.

The Role

The person joining will work closely with our international focussed team of professionals to win and project-manage large ESIA contracts on mining projects located in emerging economies. Travel in Africa, Asia and Eastern Europe would be regular. The work will involve coordinating a range of in-house and external technical specialists together with taking the lead on the preparation of a range of proposals and high-quality technical reports for :

• Environmental and Social Impact Assessments
• Environmental and Social Due Diligences
• Environmental and Social Management Plans
• Environmental chapters of Feasibility studies
• Environmental and Social Action Plan

About you

With sound consultancy-based experience in the management and delivery of large ESIA studies, you have :

• Experience managing and leading multidisciplinary teams and leading on client management / contact and bids / tenders in the mining sector
• Ability to manage client relationships, and to contribute to winning and deliver new work through both existing and new client contacts
• Excellent knowledge of the international standards applicable to ESIA. This includes World Bank E&S Standards, IFC Performance Standards, EBRD E&S Requirements
• Relationships and work experience with IFIs (e.g. EBRD, KfW, AFD, FMO, IFC) and finance sector clients (PE, banks, lawyers) will be advantageous
• Ability to review and sign-off as a Qualified Person

About us

SLR are global leaders in Sustainability Solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with 4000+ employees across 6 regions in over 125 countries. Our 'one team' culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development.

Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day's annual leave, with additional flexible bank holidays, we offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, with family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and home life.

Culture & Inclusion at SLR

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.

Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.