French-speaking Environmental & Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) Project Manager

SLR Consulting; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global environmental consulting firm in the UK is seeking a French-speaking ESIA Project Manager. In this role, you will manage large ESIA contracts in emerging economies, coordinate technical teams, and ensure compliance with international standards. The ideal candidate will have high proficiency in French, experience in power and mining sectors, and a strong ability to foster client relationships. Competitive salaries and career progression are offered, along with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Structured career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in power, mining, and infrastructure sectors.
• Proficient in English alongside fluent French.
• Good knowledge of international ESIA standards.

Responsibilities

• Secure and manage large ESIA contracts in emerging economies.
• Coordinate technical specialists and lead proposal development.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports.

Skills

Experience managing and delivering large ESIA studies

Client relationship management

Fluency in French (C1 minimum)

Knowledge of international ESIA standards

Strong organizational and communication skills

Job description

SLR's European-based international Environmental & Social Impact Assessment and Environmental & Social (ESIA) team has a growing portfolio of projects across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, South America, and Africa. We are seeking a French-speaking ESIA Project Manager with expertise in international ESIA and ESDD, particularly in power, mining, and infrastructure sectors.

The role can be based in either our UK or France offices.

What will you be doing?

You will work closely with our international team to secure and manage large ESIA contracts in emerging economies. Regular travel is expected. Your responsibilities include coordinating technical specialists, leading proposal development, and preparing high-quality technical reports.

About us

SLR is a global leader in Sustainability Solutions, with over 4,000 employees across six regions and more than 125 countries. We foster a collaborative environment focused on professional growth, offering competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, flexible working arrangements, and structured career progression.

What you will need

• Experience managing and delivering large ESIA studies, preferably in power, mining, and infrastructure sectors.
• Ability to manage client relationships and contribute to business development, with experience with IFIs (e.g., EBRD, KfW, IFC) and finance sector clients advantageous.
• Fluent in French (C1 minimum) and proficient in English.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing client interactions and tenders.
• Good knowledge of international ESIA standards, including World Bank E&S Standards, IFC Performance Standards, EBRD E&S Requirements, Equator Principles, and EIB.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Culture & Inclusion at SLR

We are committed to diversity and equal opportunities. We foster an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive, regardless of background, including underrepresented groups such as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. We support applicants requiring adjustments during recruitment and guarantee interviews for qualified applicants with disabilities.

Application deadline: July 11, 2025 (please note the application window is closing soon).