Principal Consultant

Climate17 | B Corp™; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entrepreneurial ESG Consultancy is seeking a Principal Consultant to shape the direction of their ESG practice. This role involves client engagement, project management, and mentoring junior team members while driving business growth. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in Environmental Science or similar fields with extensive ESG experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in ESG.
• Experience in consultancy or in-house setting is ideal.
• Proven track record in strategy development and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee numerous projects in a client-facing role.
• Write technical reports and client presentations.
• Provide strategic advice to help clients meet their business objectives.

Skills

ESG frameworks

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Business development

Data analysis

Education

Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Geography, Economics or related subject

Job description

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Principal Consultant – ESG

We are working with a leading entrepreneurial ESG Consultancy who have been involved with many innovative and leading projects, providing a range of services to meet client needs from technical advice to environmental assessments and due diligence.

Our client has been established since 2018 and has a strong team of ESG specialists who work closely with their clients, providing advice and support from funky offices in central London.

The role

As a Principal Consultant you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, shaping the direction and contributing to the success of their ESG practice. With responsibility for overseeing numerous projects in a client-facing role, acting as the Project Manager for large-scale projects and working directly with a range of stakeholders including developers and lenders. Tasks will include:

• Writing technical reports, client presentations and insight materials.
• Work closely with clients to develop effective business relationships and deliver a transparent, reputable service.
• Provide strategic advice and direction to steer clients and help to implement strategy to meet their business objectives and become industry leaders.
• Driving internal business growth and identify opportunities to develop service lines.
• Act as a mentor and subject matter expert within the ESG practice to support junior team members.
• Follow the ESG evolution to understand and drive new methodology and solutions for emerging sustainability challenges.

Skills & Experience

• Degree in either Environmental Science, Sustainability, Geography, Economics or related subject.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience within ESG, ideally from a consultancy or in-house setting.
• Solid understanding of ESG frameworks, ESG reporting standards and methodologies.
• Previous project management experience, having led complex projects, strategy development, risk assessments and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to tailor solutions and present practical recommendations to clients. Able to work with large data sets, analyse metrics to find actionable resolutions to problems.
• Previously led project teams and managed activities to meet project goals and deadines.
• Business development activities including proposal preparation and pitching experience.

About Us

Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector.

Inclusive Application Process

Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas, and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world.

We 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. If you require additional support, equipment, or resources to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting and Project Management

• Industries

  Environmental Services and Business Consulting and Services

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