Managing Consultant – Environmental Impact Assessment

ERM • Bucharest • 3w ago

Sustainability is our business!

ERM is a leading global provider of environmental, health, safety, risk, social consulting services, and sustainability-related services. We collaborate with the world's foremost organizations, delivering innovative solutions and assisting them in comprehending and addressing their sustainability challenges. To achieve this, we employ over 8,000 professionals across 40 countries and territories, operating from more than 160 offices.

For nearly 50 years, we have collaborated with clients worldwide across diverse industry sectors to assist them in comprehending and managing their environmental, health, safety, risk, and social impacts. The primary sectors we serve include Oil & Gas, Mining, Renewables, Power, Manufacturing, Chemical, and Pharmaceutical. Each of these sectors encounters critical sustainability challenges, and our clients, spanning these and numerous other areas, rely on our expertise to operate more sustainably, thus positively impacting our planet.

Location: Bucharest, Romania

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

About the Role:

Lead and manage ESIA projects, ensuring compliance with local, EU, and international regulations (e.g., IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles, World Bank EHS Guidelines).
Provide strategic environmental and social advisory services to clients across sectors such as energy, infrastructure, manufacturing.
Engage with clients to identify project requirements and develop tailored environmental and social solutions.
Coordinate and supervise multidisciplinary project teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables and adherence to deadlines.
Conduct stakeholder engagement activities, including consultations with local communities and government agencies.
Oversee environmental and social due diligence (ESDD) assessments for investment and development projects.
Support the preparation of proposals and contribute to business development efforts to expand ERM’s ESIA services in Romania and Eastern Europe.
Mentor and develop junior consultants, fostering a culture of knowledge-sharing and professional growth within the team.

About you:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Social Sciences, Sustainability, or a related field.
Minimum 7 years of experience in ESIA, environmental permitting, or related environmental and social consultancy work.
Strong understanding of national Romanian environmental regulations and international best practices (IFC, EBRD, Equator Principles).
Experience in managing complex projects, coordinating diverse teams, and delivering high-quality reports.
Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with clients, regulators, and communities.
Business development experience, including proposal writing and client relationship management.
Fluency in English and Romanian (both written and spoken) is required. Additional languages are an advantage.

We offer:

Profit Sharing: You'll have the opportunity to share in the company's financial success, contributing to your overall earnings.
Promotions and Salary Increases: Your career growth and compensation will be reviewed and potentially enhanced twice a year, ensuring your efforts are recognized and rewarded.
Medicover: Access to a Medicover plan, which can provide you and your family with comprehensive healthcare coverage.
Reimbursement for Public Transport: Enjoy the convenience of reimbursement for public transport in Bucharest, making commuting more affordable.
Meal Tickets: Receive meal tickets to cover your daily lunch expenses, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
Home-Office Equipment: Get the necessary equipment for a productive home office setup, ensuring you can work efficiently from the comfort of your home.
Workcation: Experience the flexibility of workcation opportunities, allowing you to work from different locations to rejuvenate and maintain work-life balance.

To Apply:

If you share our values, want to contribute to a better tomorrow and are interested in this role, please send us your CV, preferably in English, by submitting your application via our careers page.

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