Senior ESG & Safeguards Manager

PwC Philippines; Makati; On-site; PHP 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Philippines is seeking a senior environmental and social safeguards leader to guide ESG programs and client projects. You will direct ESIA/EIA work, risk assessments, and due diligence while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams across infrastructure, energy and development initiatives.

You will shape ESMPs, stakeholder engagement, and grievance mechanisms, translating complex policies into actionable guidance for clients and ensuring alignment with IFC, ADB, and other international

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of relevant work experience in environmental and social safeguards or related fields.
• Experience managing or providing technical leadership on projects for private sector or IFI-financed initiatives.
• Experience with Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs/EIA) and Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD).
• Proven ability to design and implement Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs).
• Ability to design and execute stakeholder engagement strategies, including grievance mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Lead ES risk assessment work across infrastructure, energy, and development sectors.
• Provide technical leadership and advisory services to multidisciplinary teams.
• Translate complex regulatory requirements into practical client recommendations.
• Contribute to feasibility studies with ES considerations and climate risk assessments.
• Support ESG strategy alignment with international frameworks and standards.

Skills

ESG experience

ESIA/EIA

ESMP design

Stakeholder engagement

Multidisciplinary teams

Education

Master's degree in Environmental Science/Engineering/Sustainability/Related

Job description

PwC Philippines is seeking a senior environmental and social safeguards leader to guide ESG programs and client projects. You will direct ESIA/EIA work, risk assessments, and due diligence while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams across infrastructure, energy and development initiatives.

You will shape ESMPs, stakeholder engagement, and grievance mechanisms, translating complex policies into actionable guidance for clients and ensuring alignment with IFC, ADB, and other international