Consulting Associate - CPD

Environmental Resources Management (ERM); Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is seeking a motivated Consultant to join our Capital Project Delivery (CPD) team in Hong Kong. You will help plan offshore surveys, contribute to EIA/ESIA studies, and manage project data for strategic initiatives across Asia Pacific.

Working with global technical communities, you will support multi-disciplinary teams on large-scale capital projects, develop robust environmental reports, and help ensure projects meet sustainability standards and local expectations.

Qualifications

• Graduate qualification in Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering.
• 1–4 years of experience in environmental consultancy or NGO environment is an advantage.
• Fresh graduates with relevant environmental internship experience can be considered.
• Solid knowledge of biodiversity and environmental assessment and nature conservation is essential.
• Excellent report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering EIA, environmental monitoring and permitting projects across Asia Pacific.
• Manage multi-disciplinary projects and collaborate with team members across the business unit.

Skills

Environmental science

Environmental engineering

English proficiency

Chinese proficiency

Report writing

Communication

Education

BSc Environmental Science

BSc Environmental Engineering

Job description

ERM is seeking a motivated Consultant to join our Capital Project Delivery (CPD) team. This role involves supporting offshore survey planning, environmental and social impact assessments (EIA/ESIA), and data management for strategic projects. You will work closely with ERM's global technical communities and gain exposure to large-scale capital projects across Southeast Asia.

Why This Role Matters

Building Sustainable Capital Projects for Asia Pacific's Future Asia Pacific's rapid growth in renewable energy, mining and infrastructure demands responsible development. ERM's Capital Project Delivery Team leads this transformation, helping organizations design, permit, and operate projects that align with global sustainability standards and local expectations. From impact assessments to biodiversity and resettlement planning, this role ensures projects across region are investable, resilient, and ethical. Your expertise will shape initiatives that balance progress with purpose, creating a sustainable legacy for industries driving the region's future.

What Your Impact Is

You will help deliver high-quality work that drives impactful programs for our clients, while building strong relationships and contributing fresh ideas to improve our services. Through collaboration and continuous learning, you will strengthen our culture and create opportunities that support long-term success for both clients and the firm.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), environmental monitoring and permitting projects throughout Asia Pacific
• Manage multi-disciplinary projects and work with team members across the business unit

Requirements:

• Graduate qualification in Environmental Science or Environmental engineering
• 1 - 4 years of experience in environmental consultancy or environment focused on non-governmental organizations is an advantage
• Fresh graduates with relevant environmental internship experience can be considered
• Solid knowledge on biodiversity/ environmental assessment as well as nature conservation is essential
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Fluency in both written and spoken English and Chinese is a must.
• Other language is an advantage
• Strong communication, coordination and presentation skills and ability to work in a team is essential

APAC Ready to Lead the Way

At ERM, your work creates impact that matters, helping global organizations tackle the most pressing sustainability challenges while shaping a better future for communities and the environment. Our vision is to empower you to grow, lead, and innovate alongside world-class clients on transformative projects. We prioritize wellbeing, continuous learning, and an inclusive culture where collaboration, expertise, and purpose drive meaningful impact. At ERM, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and innovation thrives. If you're ready to make sustainability your mission and build a career that creates lasting change, your journey starts here.

Discover Life at ERM

Curious about our culture and what makes ERM a great place to grow your career? Explore these resources to learn more about our people, values, and the impact we create: Talent Brochure: TM - Candidate brochure Life at ERM: Life at ERM At ERM, sustainability is our business. We are the world's largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance. ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities. Our diverse global team of experts works with the world's leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation. With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor. Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it). Our team members are passionate about client service. We work closely with our clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM's purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action. Organizing our people across globally integrated communities of technical and strategic talent positions ERM to be a "boots to boardroom" leader in bringing that value creation to our clients, partners, and the world. We recruit exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability and nurture them to even greater success as specialists. We prepare our consultants to bring integrated, innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients and provide opportunities for ongoing development across a variety of subject areas related to technical, business, and personal growth. At ERM, effort pays off and becomes career defining work that leaves a positive imprint on our planet.