Principal Consultant – International ESIA, Project Finance

🕒 May 19

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ERM

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5001 - 10000 employees

Sustainability • Environmental Services • Consulting

ERM is a global leader in sustainability consulting, dedicated to helping businesses tackle their most pressing sustainability challenges. With expertise across various sectors, including chemical, financial services, manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, and renewable energy, ERM provides solutions tailored to ensure compliance with ESG regulations, promote resource efficiency, and support decarbonization efforts. Their services encompass areas like carbon markets, clean energy, health and safety, and environmental management, enabling clients to integrate sustainability into their core operations and strategies.

📋 Description

• Lead the preparation, management, and delivery of Environmental & Social Impact Assessments in line with Saudi regulations and international lender standards. • Provide expert guidance on IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles, and other international E&S frameworks. • Oversee environmental and social impact assessments, stakeholder engagement planning, and environmental and socio‑economic baseline studies. • Advise clients on lender expectations, project risk management, and pathways to achieving bankable E&S performance. • Manage multidisciplinary project teams and ensure technical excellence across all deliverables. • Engage with regulators, lenders, developers, and government stakeholders to support project approvals and financing. • Drive business development by identifying opportunities, preparing proposals, and expanding ERM’s client network. • Build long‑term client relationships and act as a trusted advisor on environmental and social performance. • Mentor junior consultants and contribute to capability development within the regional team.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Social Sciences, Sustainability, or a related field. • Strong technical understanding of environmental and social impact assessment methodologies and socio‑economic analysis. • Demonstrated experience applying IFC Performance Standards , Equator Principles , and other lender requirements on major projects. • Proven consultancy background with experience delivering ESIA projects for private‑sector and/or government clients. • Track record of business development , including winning work, building client relationships, and contributing to revenue growth. • Experience working in the Middle East or on projects in emerging markets. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce high‑quality reports and present to senior stakeholders.

🏖️ Benefits

• A leadership position within a global sustainability consultancy with a strong regional footprint. • The opportunity to influence major development projects across the Europe, Middle East and Africa. • A platform to grow ERM’s ESIA practice and shape the future of environmental and social performance in the region. • A dynamic, supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and regional impact.