Consultant, Implementation of ESMS

Environmental Resources Management (ERM); New Delhi; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Environmental Resources Management (ERM) is seeking an ESMS Specialist to lead the development and implementation of Environmental and Social Management Systems for global consulting delivery from our India hub. You will align ESMS with IFC PS1 and other international standards, delivering ESMPs, manuals, and policies with audit-ready quality.

Collaborating with regional consultants and global client teams, you will ensure compliance, continuous improvement, and timely delivery across

Qualifications

• Experience developing ESMS within a consulting, sustainability, or industry environment.
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of French, Italian, or Spanish is a plus.
• Ability to work with global teams and cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement Environmental and Social Management Systems (ESMS) aligned with international standards (IFC PS1) and related documents.
• Prepare and update ESMPs, manuals, and action plans.
• Advise regional consultants and clients on applying international environmental and social standards.
• Review and continuously improve management systems for compliance with lender requirements.
• Collaborate with global project teams to ensure high-quality, efficient delivery.

Skills

ESMS knowledge

IFC PS1

Lender frameworks

Technical writing

English

Tools

Automation tools

Job description

ERM is the world’s largest specialist sustainability consultancy, with over 50 years of experience helping organizations navigate complex environmental, social, and governance challenges. We bring together a global community of experts to deliver meaningful impact for our clients and the planet. Our Consulting Delivery Hub (CDH) in India is a critical part of ERM’s global consulting model enabling scalable, high-quality delivery across regions and service lines. CDH teams work in close partnership with regional consultants to support global client projects, providing specialist expertise, driving consistency, and enhancing delivery efficiency across our most important programmes. As part of the Consulting Delivery Hub, you will collaborate with colleagues worldwide, contribute to complex sustainability projects, and play a key role in shaping the future of global consulting delivery.

Why this role matters?

As an ESMS Specialist, you will support ERM’s global consulting delivery by developing and implementing Environmental and Social Management Systems (ESMS) that are aligned with international standards such as but not limited to IFC PS, WB ESS (knowledge of European, African and Asian IFI’s standard are a plus). You will work within the Impact Assessment capability of the CPD service line, partnering with regional consultants and global client teams to deliver robust, standards-compliant management systems. This role is critical to the quality, consistency, and international compliance of ERM’s environmental and social advisory delivery.

What your impact is?

Environmental and Social Management Systems (ESMS) are developed and implemented in line with IFC Performance Standard 1 (PS1) and other relevant international standards. Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs), manuals, action plans, and policies are delivered to a high, audit-ready standard. Regional consulting teams and clients receive timely, specialist ESMS support that strengthens delivery quality and efficiency. Management systems remain current and are continuously improved to reflect evolving international requirements and lender expectations. Client projects consistently meet regulatory, lender, and international governance requirements for environmental and social management.

What will you bring?

Strong working knowledge of relevant international standards and associated lender frameworks. Experience developing and implementing Environmental and Social Management Systems (ESMS) within a consulting, sustainability, or industry environment. Proven ability to produce ESMPs, management manuals, action plans, and policies to a high standard. Proficiency in English (essential) together with French, Italian, or Spanish — priority given to French speakers. Experience working with global teams and cross-functional stakeholders. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing capability. Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to deadlines.

Preferred skills & competencies

Experience implementing ESMS across sectors such as infrastructure, energy, or industrial development. Exposure to global delivery or shared service environments. Familiarity with additional international frameworks (e.g., the Equator Principles, IFC Performance Standards 2–8, World Bank Group EHS Guidelines). Experience using automation or AI-enabled tools. Relevant certifications or advanced qualifications in environmental and social management.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement Environmental and Social Management Systems (ESMS) aligned with international standards (IFC PS1, ESMPs, manuals, action plans, and policies).
• Prepare, maintain, and update Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs) and supporting management-system documentation.
• Advise regional consultants and clients on the application of international environmental and social standards.
• Review and continuously improve management systems to ensure ongoing compliance with international and lender requirements.
• Collaborate with global project teams to ensure consistent, high-quality, and efficient delivery.

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.