Environmental & Social Impact Assessment Managing Technical Consultant (Senior Level) at Environmental Resources Management (ERM)

Job Profile Summary

ERM is looking for a passionate and motivated Managing Technical Consultant to join our rapidly growing Capital Project Delivery Team in South Africa. The role is an exciting opportunity to help deliver a range of critical capital projects across Africa for our global clients.

As part of the continued growth of our services, ERM is looking for applicants at a Managing Technical Consultant Level, who have experience delivering Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) projects internationally throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. The applicant would require an in-depth understanding of, and experience in the application of lenders’ E&S requirements - including the IFC Performance Standards and the Equator Principles as a minimum. In addition to ESIA services, the consultant should have experience in performing ESIA gap assessments and lenders E&S due diligence assessments. 

Subject to meeting the above requirements, preference may be given to applicants with experience in projects in the offshore environment (subsea cables, offshore oil & gas, marine ports, and offshore wind); mining, and/or large-scale infrastructure (roads, rail dams etc.).

This is an excellent opportunity for an environmental professional looking to advance their career with a global sustainability leader and be part of ERM’s continuing growth in Capital projects across Africa.

Job Responsibilities

As a Managing Technical Consultant within the team, you will be responsible for:

• Delivering or coordinating projects or whole elements of larger multidisciplinary or global projects – as ERM works closely with some of the world’s largest organizations, we anticipate that this role will require close collaboration with our regional and global capital project delivery teams.
• Delivering multiple project tasks or components, including support on proposals.
• Understanding the inter-relationships between ERM services and policies and how these are applied within the clients’ business model.
• Establishing strong working relationships with clients through project delivery.
• Contributing to our key local, regional and global clients and supporting the solutions ERM delivers for their Environmental and Social Governance and related challenges.
• Making use of effective working relationships within the business unit and participate in global technical communities to ensure strong network of resources.
• Remaining up to date with external market and client industry trends.
• Sharing expertise and knowledge within the business unit and/or global practice area.
• Understanding how work of the project team and or practice community contributes to ERM’s success.
• Adhering to all ERM and client requirements, specifically those related to H&S and governance.
• Supervising subcontractors during fieldwork, ensuring they comply with ERM's Health & Safety policies and ABC code, and work is completed in line with project scope.
• Applying client/sector know ledge when carrying out tasks associated w with drafting project deliverables and or proposals.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree: Honours / Master's will be beneficial in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering.
• A minimum of 10 years' experience in an environmental impact assessment related field.
• Understanding of, and experience in the application of lenders’ requirements.
• EAPASA registration (or registration status) will be beneficial.
• Track record of successful delivery to clients.
• Track record in selling and delivering consulting services to senior client representatives.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• High proficiency with standard industry software tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office suite).
• Physical and mental requirements include:
• Ability to communicate frequently with clients and co-workers and share information effectively.
• Ability to work collaboratively in both office based and remote environments.
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills – both quantitative and qualitative.
• Flexibility and responsiveness in managing multiple projects simultaneously (sometimes under pressured conditions).
• Self-motivation with an ability to work independently.
• Proficiency at planning, directing, and coordinating the work activity of others.
• Frequent travel by airplane or car as necessary to perform work at other locations.