Senior Project Consultant

Aurecon Group; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon Group is seeking an experienced Project Consultant to deliver environmental consulting and project execution across a diverse project portfolio in the Philippines. You will drive high‑quality technical solutions, manage client relationships, and ensure regulatory compliance while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve sustainable outcomes.

You will lead fieldwork, assessments, and reporting, mentor junior staff, and contribute to business development initiatives.

Qualifications

• 8+ relevant experience in environmental consulting, sustainability, environmental planning, impact assessment, permitting, or related fields.
• DENR-EMB-accredited EIA Preparer, with experience in EIA/ESIA/ESDD and environmental compliance assessments.
• Experience conducting Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD), E&S compliance audits, and ESMS audits.
• Knowledge of international environmental and social frameworks including ADB, AIIB, IFC Performance Standards, World Bank EHS Guidelines, Equator Principles, GIIP.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Engineering/Planning or related field; a Master's is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine environmental regulations, permitting requirements, and industry standards.
• Demonstrated experience in project management, proposal preparation, field investigations, technical report writing, and stakeholder engagement.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams and supporting business development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental and social assessment projects from initiation through completion.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise fieldwork activities including baseline studies and stakeholder consultations.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, resources, and deliverables for successful execution.
• Coordinate with clients, government agencies, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
• Lead preparation of EIAs, ESIA/ESDD, planning studies, and compliance reports; review subcontractor work.
• Provide technical guidance during fieldwork, analysis, and report preparation.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to internal methodologies and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Environmental consulting

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Engineering/Planning

Master's degree (advantage)

Job description

What will you do?

As a Project Consultant, you will provide environmental consulting and project delivery support across a broad portfolio of projects. You will contribute to the delivery of high‑quality technical solutions, support the development and management of client relationships, and help ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and industry requirements. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, you will assist in achieving successful project outcomes while supporting commercial objectives, operational excellence, and sustainable development goals. Below are some of the things you will be doing to support “bringing ideas to life”:

Business Development

• Prepare technical and financial proposals for environmental and social consulting projects.
• Support business development initiatives by identifying opportunities and contributing to bid strategies.
• Coordinate with technical specialists and project teams to develop competitive and high‑quality proposals.
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, and business development activities.

Project Management and Technical Leadership

• Lead and manage environmental and social assessment projects from project initiation through completion.
• Serve as Project Manager, Project Director, or Technical Lead, as required.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise fieldwork activities, including environmental and social baseline studies, stakeholder consultations, surveys, and site assessments.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, resources, and deliverables to ensure successful project execution.
• Coordinate with clients, government agencies, subcontractors, and other stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Technical Assessments and Reporting

• Lead the preparation of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA), Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD), planning studies, environmental compliance reports, and other technical deliverables.
• Review and provide quality assurance for reports prepared by subcontractors and internal team members.
• Ensure technical outputs meet client requirements, regulatory standards, and international good practices.
• Provide technical guidance and support to project teams during fieldwork, analysis, and report preparation.

Quality Assurance and Mentorship

• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and quality of project deliverables.
• Mentor and coach junior consultants and technical staff.
• Support the development of internal methodologies, templates, and best practices.
• Contribute to capacity‑building and knowledge‑sharing initiatives within the team.

Other Duties

• Support strategic planning and service development initiatives.
• Assist in resource planning and project staffing.
• Monitor project risks and recommend mitigation measures.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

What can you bring to the team?

• 8+ relevant experience in environmental consulting, sustainability, environmental planning, impact assessment, permitting, or related fields.
• DENR-EMB-accredited EIA Preparer, with experience in EIA/ESIA/ESDD and environmental compliance assessments.
• Experience conducting Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD), E&S compliance audits, and Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) audits.
• Knowledge of international environmental and social frameworks, including ADB, AIIB, IFC Performance Standards, World Bank EHS Guidelines, Equator Principles, and other GIIP requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Planning, Biology, Ecology, Sustainability, Natural Resources Management, or a related discipline; a Master's degree is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine environmental regulations, permitting requirements, environmental legislation, and industry standards.
• Demonstrated experience in project management, proposal preparation, field investigations, technical report writing, and stakeholder engagement.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams, managing client relationships, and supporting business development initiatives.
• Strong analytical, communication, problem‑solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in multidisciplinary consulting, engineering, infrastructure, or environmental project environments.

About us

Aurecon is an advisory and engineering company, but not as you know it! For a start, our clients' ideas drive what we do. Drawing on our deep pool of expertise, we co‑create innovative solutions with our clients to some of the world's most complex challenges. And through a range of unique creative processes and skills, we work to re‑imagine, shape and design a better future. We listen deeply and intently, which helps us see opportunities, possibilities and potential that others can't.

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