Consultant - Capital Project Delivery

Environmental Resources Management (M) SDN. BHD.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM’s Capital Project Delivery Team in Asia-Pacific seeks an experienced EIA/ESIA specialist to lead environmental planning, modelling, and impact assessments for medium to large capital projects across APAC.

You will work with multi‑disciplinary teams, apply data analytics and GIS, and ensure compliance with international standards while traveling across the region.

Job description

Why This Role Matter

This role involves leading and managing Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (EIA/ESIA) studies, conducting baseline surveys, and providing technical expertise for medium and large-scale capital projects. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience in environmental planning, risk assessment, and compliance with national and international standards.

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 evolve 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental modelling, e.g., coastal modelling, air quality modelling, noise modelling to support environmental studies across Asia‑Pacific jurisdictions.
• Carry out data analytics using appropriate software to support impact assessments.
• Prepare Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan in alignment with national and international standards.
• Contribute to the preparation of Environmental and Social Management Plans (EMP/ESMP) for key environmental parameters.
• Conduct environmental due diligence and assessments aligned with international standards (Equator Principles, IFC, ADB, World Bank, JBIC).
• Develop corrective action plans for compliance gaps.
• Collaborate with ERM global and regional teams to deliver multi‑office EIA/ESIA projects.
• Able to carry out data analytics and GIS work to support impact assessment and reporting.
• Preferably work on impact prediction and analysis models/software relevant to APAC projects.

Requirements

• B.Tech/M.Tech in Environmental Engineering OR Master’s in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Management, or related discipline.
• 5-9 years of experience in EIA/ESIA studies and modelling assessments.
• Previous consultancy experience with multi‑disciplinary teams focusing on environmental assessments with use of modelling tools.
• Practical knowledge of quantitative analysis tools & possess data analytical skills that can be readily applied for data analysis and modelling work.
• Strong background in environmental planning and impact assessment, advising private and government clients across APAC.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills; fluency in English is mandatory.
• Additional fluency in Asian languages (Mandarin, Bahasa, Japanese) and foreign languages (French/Spanish) is a plus.
• Willingness to travel extensively across Asia‑Pacific, including fieldwork for periods exceeding 2 weeks.

APAC Ready to Lead 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.

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 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.