Environmental & Social Manager

JS Money Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A globally active infrastructure delivery company is seeking an experienced Environmental & Social Manager to oversee compliance across complex projects. The role requires over 10 years of experience in Environmental & Social consultancy, strong expertise in managing ESIAs and ESMPs, and excellent communication skills. Successful candidates will engage with international teams and stakeholders, ensuring that projects meet regulatory standards while delivering social impact. This position involves travel to project sites and offers a unique opportunity to influence environmental performance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in Environmental & Social consultancy within infrastructure.
• Strong experience managing or reviewing ESIAs, ESMPs, and E&S monitoring.
• Solid understanding of international standards like IFC Performance Standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee environmental and social compliance across project lifecycle.
• Identify and assess environmental and social risks early in the project lifecycle.
• Engage with regulators and stakeholders across project regions.

Skills

Environmental & Social consultancy

Managing ESIAs and ESMPs

Stakeholder engagement

English communication

Education

Master’s degree in environmental science or related discipline

Job description

I am working with a globally active infrastructure delivery company looking to appoint an Environmental & Social Manager to join their London team.

This organisation delivers turnkey healthcare, technology and government infrastructure projects across Africa and Southeast Asia, working with government clients, international lenders and export credit agencies. The role sits within a global team supporting projects from early‑stage development through construction and operation.

This is an opportunity for an experienced E&S / ESIA professional to play a key role managing environmental and social risk across complex international infrastructure projects.

The Role

You will be responsible for overseeing environmental and social compliance across the full project lifecycle, ensuring projects meet international lender standards and national regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Identifying and assessing environmental and social risks early in the project lifecycle
• Managing procurement and delivery of key E&S studies including ESIAs, ESMPs and Stakeholder Engagement Plans
• Overseeing consultants preparing environmental and social deliverables
• Supporting site‑based HSE teams and stakeholder engagement processes
• Ensuring compliance with international lenders, regulators and project stakeholders
• Managing environmental and social monitoring and reporting during construction and operation
• Engaging with regulators, lenders and local stakeholders across project regions

The role reports to the Global Environmental & Social Director based in London and involves international travel to project sites at key milestones.

What They Are Looking For

• 10+ years’ experience in Environmental & Social consultancy within infrastructure or the built environment
• Strong experience managing or reviewing ESIAs, ESMPs, stakeholder engagement and E&S monitoring
• Solid understanding of international standards such as IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles, World Bank EHS Guidelines and OECD Common Approaches
• Experience working with multidisciplinary and cross‑cultural teams
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Master’s degree in environmental science, engineering or a related discipline
• Professional membership (IEMA / ISEP or similar) is advantageous

Desirable

• Experience working in West Africa or Southeast Asia
• French language skills

The Opportunity

You will join a highly international project environment working on major infrastructure programmes that deliver real social impact, with the chance to influence environmental and social performance across projects from concept to operation.

If you would like to find out more, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.