ESG Manager

Vertex Search; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex Search is seeking an ESG Manager to oversee environmental and social performance across its Philippines portfolio. The role focuses on translating ESG standards into practical implementation throughout project development, construction and operations.

Responsibilities include implementing ESG policies, ensuring IFC/Equator Principles alignment, coordinating impact assessments, overseeing stakeholder engagement, and monitoring ESG performance for lender reporting and audits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of ESG experience with hands-on project implementation experience (on-site during project phases).
• Experience applying IFC Performance Standards and/or Equator Principles to internationally financed projects.
• Experience in highly-regulated industries such as energy, infrastructure, utilities, mining or transportation.

Responsibilities

• Implement ESG policies and environmental and social management plans across renewable energy projects.
• Ensure project alignment with IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles and applicable local requirements.
• Coordinate environmental and social impact assessments, risk mitigation and consultant deliverables.
• Oversee stakeholder engagement, community impact, grievance mechanisms and social safeguards.
• Monitor project ESG performance and KPIs, supporting lender reporting, audits and cross-functional compliance.

Skills

ESG Experience

Stakeholder Engagement

Regulatory Compliance

Project Management

Job description

A leading international energy developer is looking for an ESG Manager to oversee environmental and social performance across its Philippines portfolio. This role focuses on translating ESG standards into practical implementation throughout project development, construction and operations.

Responsibilities

• Implement ESG policies and environmental and social management plans across renewable energy projects.
• Ensure project alignment with IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles and applicable local requirements.
• Coordinate environmental and social impact assessments, risk mitigation and consultant deliverables.
• Oversee stakeholder engagement, community impact, grievance mechanisms and social safeguards.
• Monitor project ESG performance and KPIs, supporting lender reporting, audits and cross-functional compliance.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in ESG with hands‑on project implementation experience (present on-site during project phases).
• Mandatory experience working in highly‑regulated projects in industries such as energy, infrastructure, utilities, mining or transportation.
• Practical experience applying IFC Performance Standards and/or Equator Principles to internationally financed projects.
• Strong capabilities across both environmental and social matters, including impact assessments, risk mitigation and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, influence cross-functional teams and support lender reporting, with willingness to undertake occasional site visits.