Project Manager, ESG

Clean Energy Associates; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A clean energy consultancy based in the United Kingdom is seeking a Project Manager with strong experience in ESG and EHS sectors. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, at least 2 years in the BESS manufacturing industry, and fluency in English and Chinese. Responsibilities include conducting ESG audits, managing projects, and engaging with clients to deliver quality results while maintaining high standards of compliance. This role offers significant exposure to the sustainability sector and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in the BESS manufacturing industry.
• Exposure in EHS and ESG-related areas.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ESG audits and consultancy services.
• Manage projects from proposal to delivery.
• Create deliverables and reports.
• Engage with clients during project stages.
• Assist in developing proposals for services.
• Maintain databases of ESG audit results.
• Expand relationships with BESS suppliers.
• Contribute to new ESG services development.
• Support marketing in creating ESG materials.
• Train team members on ESG services.
• Stay updated on ESG market trends.
• Adhere to Quality Management System guidance.
• Travel for onsite audits as needed.
• Execute special duties related to ESG services.

Skills

Fluent in English and Chinese

Good writing skills

Proficient in auditing and verification

Knowledge of ESG reporting standards

Strong analytical skills

Excellent teamwork and communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s level education in environment, sustainability, chemistry, or engineering

Job description

Key Responsibilities

In more detail the PM will:

• Conduct independently (or in collaboration with other team members) ESG audits, traceability audits, supply chain mapping and risk assessments, and provide ESG-related consultancy services to CEA’s clients, as requested.
• Manage projects from the proposal stage to final delivery and closure, adhering to the established project management practices.
• Create the required deliverables, write reports and execute projects of high quality, strictly adhering to timelines and following the client requirements.
• Engage with clients during all project stages, ensuring effective communication, smooth project execution and in general offering clients excellent experience.
• Assist in reviewing and developing proposals for BESS-related services, collaborating with technical sales and business development teams.
• Maintain CEA’s databases of ESG audit results and supply chain data, collect and manage evidence and datapoints as required, to support benchmarking tools.
• Maintain and expand CEA’s relationships with BESS suppliers, with the goal of facilitating the timely and efficient execution of projects and acquiring business intelligence.
• Contribute to the development of new ESG services.
• Support the marketing team to develop ESG-related marketing materials.
• Train ESG team members and the commercial and sales operations team members on the ESG services and processes related to the execution of them.
• Stay updated on market trends, regulatory frameworks, and ESG standards that impact the BESS industry and CEA’s ESG services.
• Adhere to CEA’s Quality Management System guidance specific to the ESG department.
• Accurately fill in and update in a timely fashion all required systems for project management, accounting and finance, HR, timesheets and other important, critical dashboards, systems and functions.
• Travel, as requested by manager, to perform onsite audits and visit suppliers, up to 60% of the time.
• Execute any special duties related to CEA’s ESG services, as requested by other departments.

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s level education in environment, sustainability, chemistry, or engineering-related subjects.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years in the BESS manufacturing industry, with exposure in EHS and ESG-related areas.

Skills:

• Fluent in English and Chinese.
• Good writing skills, trained in delivering standards-based reporting.
• Proficient in auditing, verification, and assurance based on standards such as ISO 9000, ISO 14000, ISO 45000, ISO 26000.
• Knowledge of ESG reporting standards and risk assessment methods.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, proactive mindset.
• Professional conduct in dealing with client‑related sensitive topics.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.