Senior/Managing Consultant - Capital Project Delivery

ERM-Hong Kong, Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM in Singapore is seeking a Senior Environmental Consultant to lead and deliver environmental consulting projects. You will manage tasks, coordinate with authorities, and mentor junior staff in a multi-disciplinary team across offices.

The role emphasizes client engagement, technical reports, and business development while ensuring compliance with international standards and local requirements. Fluency in English is essential.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences, Chemical or Environmental Engineering or equivalent.
• 7–10 years of experience in environmental consultancy; senior or junior roles adjusted by experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Good knowledge of Singapore's EIA/PCS process; ESIA knowledge is an advantage.
• High level Excel skills including data manipulation.
• Strong leadership and project management abilities.
• Ability to multi-task, travel, and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare EIAs, PCS, and ESIAs with management plans per international standards.
• Coordinate with local authority for EIA/PCS approvals.
• Serve as Project Manager for medium to large projects; supervise tasks and subcontractors.
• Lead report writing, data collection coordination, literature reviews, and client-focused recommendations.
• Collaborate with global practitioners and support business development and client relationships.
• Mentor junior staff.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client relationship

Technical consulting

Communication

Excel

Education

Master's / Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences, Chemical or Environmental Engineering or equivalent

Job description

ERM has an exciting opportunity for a motivated Senior Environmental Consultant to join ERM based in our Singapore office. As a Senior Environmental Consultant, you will contribute your leadership, client relationship, and technical consulting skills to support the delivery of projects for ERM's business.

We have a diverse client base and your projects will encompass the full project life-cycle. You will have the opportunity to work closely in a wide range of service areas, to have exposure across industries, and collaborate across borders with our multi-disciplinary teams to deliver best practice consulting and advisory.

To support the successful delivery of ERM projects and objectives by:

• Prepare EIAs, PCS, and ESIAs, along with associated management plans (e.g., EMMPs), in line with international best practice standards (e.g., IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles), as well as applicable country-specific requirements and general best practices. Additionally, review technical reports and data, translating complex information into clear, well-structured English reports.
• Coordinate with local authority for approval of EIA/PCS projects.
• Serve as Project Manager for medium to large-sized projects. Oversee project management activities, including task allocation and direction, subcontractor management, health & safety compliance, monitoring of commercial performance, quality review of deliverables, and client engagement.
• Expected project delivery activities include report writing, planning and coordinating data collection and field surveys, conducting data and literature reviews, and developing client-focused recommendations. Based on experience, responsibilities may also include supporting or leading technical reviews.
• Collaborate with ERM's global practitioners to deliver projects, working within multidisciplinary teams across multiple offices, while leveraging these relationships to strengthen engagements with key clients through excellence in technical delivery and targeted business development support.
• Lead and support business development and proposal development activities, including defining technical scopes and cost estimates; collaborate with the team to draft and present proposals, proactively identify and pursue new opportunities, and maintain strong client relationships to drive repeat and new business.
• Mentor junior-level consulting staff to develop their skill sets.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's / Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences, Chemical or Environmental Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 7-10 years of experience in environmental consultancy. Applicants with greater or lesser years of experience will be considered for other senior or junior roles respectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are essential.
• Good knowledge of Singapore's EIA / PCS process, knowledge of international ESIA is an advantage.
• High level Excel skills including data manipulation.
• Ability to undertake and manage complex and interdisciplinary work.
• The candidate should have experience in developing direct reports, business and client skills.
• Good leadership, analytical, logic, problem solver and systematic thinking skills.Strong and demonstrable project management experience with a skill set in relevant project management tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English are desired, along with facilitation skills.
• Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Capacity to work and thrive in a growing, fast-paced entrepreneurial organization with a collaborative environment.
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• High appreciation and understanding of Health & Safety standards.

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

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