Environmental Due Diligence Manager

Confidential Careers; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers seeks a senior environmental due diligence leader to drive EDD, ESG assessments, EHS audits, and environmental risk evaluations for M&A, project finance, and investments across Latin America. You will mentor junior consultants and support business development while engaging clients directly.

The role requires strong technical expertise, project management capabilities, and a track record of delivering complex, high-quality reports with cross-border teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in environmental consulting, EHS compliance, ESG advisory, or environmental risk management.
• Experience leading Environmental Due Diligence (EDD) and ESG assessment projects.
• Strong understanding of international standards and frameworks (IFC, Equator Principles, World Bank EHS Guidelines, ISO 14001).
• Advanced English proficiency (written and spoken).
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead Environmental Due Diligence (EDD), ESG Due Diligence and environmental risk assessment projects.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and deliverables.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across geographies and disciplines.
• Prepare, review, and approve high-quality technical reports and client deliverables.
• Identify environmental liabilities, compliance gaps, and ESG-related considerations for transactions.

Skills

EDD leadership

Project management

Client management

English proficiency

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering / related

Job description

This position will lead and deliver complex Environmental Due Diligence (EDD), ESG assessments, EHS audits, and environmental risk evaluation projects supporting mergers and acquisitions (M&A), project finance, and investment decisions across Latin America. The role requires strong technical expertise, project management capabilities, and client-facing experience while supporting business development initiatives and mentoring junior consultants.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Delivery

• Lead Environmental Due Diligence (EDD), ESG Due Diligence and environmental risk assessment projects.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and deliverables to ensure successful project execution.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across multiple geographies and technical disciplines.
• Prepare, review, and approve high-quality technical reports and client deliverables.
• Identify environmental liabilities, compliance gaps, operational risks, and ESG-related considerations associated with transactions and investments.

Technical Leadership

• Provide technical expertise on environmental and ESG matters related to acquisitions, divestitures, financing transactions, and operational assets.
• Apply and interpret international standards and frameworks, including: IFC Performance Standards Equator Principles World Bank Group EHS Guidelines ASTM Environmental Site Assessment Standards ISO 14001
• Support clients in evaluating environmental risks and developing mitigation strategies.

Client Relationship Management

• Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for clients.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through high-quality project delivery.
• Support proposal preparation, scoping efforts, and business development activities.
• Identify opportunities for repeat business and cross-selling.

Team Development

• Mentor Consultants and Senior Consultants.
• Support technical training and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Contribute to resource planning and effective team utilization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geology, Environmental Sciences, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in environmental consulting, EHS compliance, ESG advisory, environmental due diligence, or environmental risk management.
• Demonstrated experience leading Environmental Due Diligence (EDD) and ESG assessment projects.
• Experience with international standards and frameworks, including: IFC Performance Standards Equator Principles World Bank Group EHS Guidelines ASTM Environmental Site Assessment Standards ISO 14001
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations and international sustainability standards.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams and client relationships.
• Advanced English proficiency (written and spoken).
• Willingness to travel as required.