Senior Advisor – Environmental and Social Risk Impact Assessment and Management

JS Money Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Senior Advisor specializing in Environmental and Social Risk Impact Assessment for a key renewable energy project in Manila. The role involves high-level expertise in ESIA and sustainability to align with international standards, ensuring compliance with lender requirements while optimizing assessment processes. Suitable candidates will have substantial experience in energy infrastructure and display strong stakeholder engagement skills.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Training and development opportunities

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in environmental impact assessment focused on energy projects.
• Expertise in international environmental risk frameworks (IFC, Equator Principles).
• Strong analytical skills and excellent communication for engaging with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead ESIA scope development and ensure compliance with international standards.
• Oversee data collection and survey design to meet ESIA requirements.
• Engage with financial institutions and regulatory agencies for project compliance.

Skills

Environmental Impact Assessment

Social Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Assessment

Data Analysis

Sustainability Practices

Education

Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or related field

Job description

New and Exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Advisor – Environmental and Social Risk Impact Assessment and Management for a key renewable energy project in Manila. The position can be remote and be employed or a contract position. Candidates based in the APAC region of particular interest

My client seeks an experienced advisor with relevant experience to provide high-level expertise in Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and sustainability risk management for energy infrastructure projects. This role will involve developing and implementing ESIA strategies that align with international standards, ensuring compliance with lender requirements, and optimizing data collection and assessment processes.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring efficient and effective environmental and social risk assessment by integrating international best practices with local regulatory frameworks. The position requires a strong ability to engage with International financial institutions, developers, and technical specialists to facilitate rigorous and comprehensive ESIAs.

Relevant Experience Required

The ideal candidate will have:

10+ years of experiencein environmental and social impact assessment, with a focus onenergy infrastructure and large-scale development projects.
Demonstrated expertise ininternational environmental and social risk frameworks, including:
IFC Performance Standards
Equator Principles
World Bank Group Environmental, Health, and Safety Guidelines
Experience conducting or overseeing ESIAs for projects in theAsia-Pacific region.
Strong knowledge oflocal EIA regulationsand how they interact with international ESIA requirements.
Experience engaging withlenders and financial institutionson sustainability risks and impact mitigation.
Proven ability to work withcross-disciplinary teams, including technical experts inbiodiversity, marine ecology, and social impact assessment.
Track record of successfully managingESIA processes, from scoping and survey design to reporting and compliance monitoring.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree (or higher)in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with a proven ability tointerpret complex international ESG and sustainability requirements.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, particularly withfinancial institutions, regulatory bodies, and project developers.
Experience leadingmulti-stakeholder consultation processesand ensuring project alignment with regulatory and lender expectations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. ESIA Scoping and Compliance Strategy

Lead the development ofESIA scopein alignment with international and local requirements.
Identify applicableinternational environmental and social risk frameworksand ensure compliance withlender expectations.
Work closely withproject developers and financiersto align ESIA processes withdue diligence and risk assessment requirements.

2. Data Collection, Analysis, and Survey Design

Definekey data and information requirementsto meet both local and international ESIA standards.
Oversee thedesign and implementation of environmental and social surveys, ensuring alignment withGood International Industry Practice (GIIP).
Identifypotential information gapsearly in the project lifecycle and develop strategies to address them efficiently.

3. Stakeholder Engagement and Risk Mitigation

Engage withinternational financial institutions, regulatory agencies, and local authoritiesto ensure ESIA alignment withproject financing and permitting requirements.
Collaborate withtechnical specialists(e.g., marine ecologists, social impact experts) to address critical risk areas.
Facilitatestakeholder consultations and public engagement processes, ensuring transparency and regulatory compliance.

4. Oversight of ESIA Reporting and Risk Management Plans

Lead thecompilation and review of ESIA reports, including Environmental and Social Management Plans.
Ensure integration ofbiodiversity (IFC Performance Standard X) and social impact considerations (IFC Performance Standard Y)into ESIA documentation.
Develop risk management strategies topre-emptively address lender concernsand minimize the need for supplementary assessments.

5. Process Optimization and Capacity Building

Identifyefficiencies in ESIA and EIA alignment, minimizing duplication while ensuring compliance with both regulatory and lender requirements.
Provideguidance and trainingto internal teams, clients, and stakeholders on best practices in ESIA and environmental/social risk management.
Stay updated on emerging ESG and sustainability trends to continually enhance ESIA methodologies and reporting standards.

Rewards & Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive salary along with a range of exciting benefits. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an ambitious business with significant growth plans ahead. My client offers a lot of training as well as great scope for progression and reward. You will have significant input in to the growth and development of the business.

Even if you are cautiously looking, I would recommend a discreet conversation to find out more about the firm and the role.

Contact Us

If you are interested in finding out more about this position or similar roles and would like a discreet non-committal chat, please contact Jeremy Money ([e-mail]). However, if you have not received a response within with-in one working week, please assume your application has been unsuccessful this time round. We will confidentially retain your details and inform you of any other suitable opportunities arising should you not be successful in this role.

This is one of a number of exciting positions currently available via JSM Associates. JSM offers an extensive range of jobs in the areas of Environmental and Sustainability, including ESG, EIA and Ecology, Contaminated Land, Environmental Planning, Air Quality and Noise.

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