Senior Environmental Consultant

Executive Network Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Development opportunities

Networking events

Potential permanent role

Job summary

Executive Network Group is seeking a Senior Environmental Consultant for a 12-month fixed-term contract in a hybrid role with two days in the London office. The role covers leading environmental and social due diligence on new investments within a global portfolio, focusing on infrastructure projects across Asia and Africa.

You will review risks, develop action plans and provide technical guidance on ESG, human rights, and sustainability, with opportunities for future permanency and development

Qualifications

• Experience delivering Environmental & Social Due Diligence within infrastructure, ESG, impact investment or consultancy.
• Strong report writing and risk assessment skills.
• Experience reviewing Environmental & Social Management Systems (ESMS).
• The ability to work independently and confidently influence investment decisions.
• Knowledge of IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles or Human Rights frameworks is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead Environmental, Health, Safety & Social (HSES) due diligence on new investments.
• Review environmental and social risks, identifying issues early in the project lifecycle.
• Develop HSES recommendations, action plans and management documentation.
• Support HSES assurance, compliance and implementation across a diverse project portfolio.
• Provide technical expertise on environmental, social and human rights risks, including modern slavery, child labour and safeguarding.
• Support HSES audits, reporting, continuous improvement and the delivery of the organisation's long-term sustainability strategy.
• Deliver HSES guidance and training to internal teams and project stakeholders.

Skills

Environmental &Social Due Diligence

Report writing

ESMS

Independent work

IFC Standards / Equator Principles

Job description

Senior Environmental Consultant

Type of employment: 12-Month FTC

Location: CentralLondon

Salary: £75,000–£90,000 + additional benefits

Working Pattern: Hybrid (2 days in office)

I am currently supporting a Global Impact Infrastructure Investor operating within the sustainable infrastructure sector as they look to appoint a Senior Environmental Consultant on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.

This role will provide a strong opportunity for someone with a strong background in Environmental & Social Due Diligence who enjoys influencing investment decisions and working on complex international infrastructure projects across Asia and Africa.

The Role

• Lead Environmental, Health, Safety & Social (HSES) due diligence on new investments.
• Review environmental and social risks, identifying issues early in the project lifecycle.
• Develop HSES recommendations, action plans and management documentation.
• Support HSES assurance, compliance and implementation across a diverse project portfolio.
• Provide technical expertise on environmental, social and human rights risks, including modern slavery, child labour and safeguarding.
• Support HSES audits, reporting, continuous improvement and the delivery of the organisation's long-term sustainability strategy.
• Deliver HSES guidance and training to internal teams and project stakeholders.

We're looking for

• Experience delivering Environmental & Social Due Diligence within infrastructure, ESG, impact investment or consultancy.
• Strong report writing and risk assessment skills.
• Experience reviewing Environmental & Social Management Systems (ESMS).
• The ability to work independently and confidently influence investment decisions.
• Knowledge of IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles or Human Rights frameworks is advantageous.

What's on offer?

• £75,000–£90,000
• Hybrid working (2 days per week in the London office)
• High levels of autonomy within a collaborative team
• Learning and development, conferences and networking opportunities
• Potential for the role to become permanent