Environmental & Social Manager

Allen & York; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Environmental & Social Manager to join their dynamic consultancy. This role offers a unique opportunity to guide environmental strategy and ensure compliance with international standards while working on impactful projects across diverse regions, particularly in West Africa. You will lead the development of Environmental and Social Impact Assessments, collaborate with stakeholders, and produce high-quality reports that support sustainable practices. If you are eager to make a meaningful impact on global sustainability through high-profile infrastructure projects, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Environmental Science or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Experience in environmental consultancy and working with funding bodies.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of Environmental Impact Assessments and Management Plans.
• Provide advisory services across international infrastructure projects.

Skills

Environmental Advisory Services

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Assessments

Compliance Monitoring

Technical Reporting

Fluency in Spanish

Fluency in French

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science

Master’s degree in Environmental Science

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Allen & York

Recruitment Lead @ Allen & York | Delivering great hires across the Environment & Energy sectors globally

Location: Remote (UK-based)

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive / Market-Related

Are you passionate about delivering impactful environmental and social solutions in international development projects? We're supporting the search for an experienced Environmental & Social Manager to join a dynamic consultancy working on turnkey infrastructure and sustainability initiatives across agriculture, rural development, and the full water cycle.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering projects in diverse regions, particularly in West Africa. The role involves guiding environmental strategy, ensuring compliance with international sustainability standards, and managing stakeholder engagement across complex, multi-phase infrastructure programmes.

As Environmental & Social Manager, you will lead the development of Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) and Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs) aligned with global benchmarks including the IFC Performance Standards, World Bank Environmental and Social Standards (ESS), and the Equator Principles. Your expertise will support decision-making across project lifecycles—from design and financing through to implementation and monitoring.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide environmental advisory services across international infrastructure projects
• Prepare and review ESIAs, ESMPs, risk assessments, and related documentation
• Liaise with financial institutions, export credit agencies, and other stakeholders
• Monitor compliance with environmental and social safeguards, including subcontractor oversight
• Collaborate with internal teams and external consultants to support environmental and social performance
• Produce high-quality technical reports and mitigation strategies

Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Environmental Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred)
• Experience in environmental or sustainability consultancy
• Proven experience working with multilateral institutions, ECAs, or similar funding bodies
• Familiarity with IFC, World Bank, OECD, and Equator Principles standards
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Fluency in Spanish is essential; French is highly desirable
• Willingness to travel internationally as required

Interested?

This role is ideal for professionals looking to make a meaningful impact on global sustainability through high-profile, internationally funded infrastructure projects.

Allen & York – delivering Sustainable Recruitment Solutions since 1993.

About us

Allen & York have been matching purposeful people with purpose-led organisations for 30 years. We partner with our clients and candidates on roles that build an understanding of climate change, promote sustainability and create inclusive and responsible organisations, working towards a sustainable world for us all.

Committed to inclusiveness in the workplace, we aim to increase diversity across all areas and therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability.

Let us help build a better world, together.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management, Consulting, and Other
• Industries: Environmental Services, Construction, and Business Consulting and Services