About the Role
The Senior Consultant – Sustainability will support the delivery of ESG, circular economy, and decarbonisation projects by applying analytical and technical expertise to real-world sustainability challenges. The role includes supporting ESG due diligence, sustainability reporting, and energy transition assessments, while contributing to internal capability building and client engagement. It’s ideal for a sustainability professional looking to deepen technical expertise and grow into a leadership trajectory within dss+.
Purpose of the Role
The Senior Consultant – Sustainability will play a key role in delivering sustainability, ESG, and circular economy projects across industries. The position requires a strong understanding of sustainability frameworks, decarbonisation, ESG due diligence, and green finance, as well as the ability to apply these concepts to help clients achieve measurable progress on their sustainability goals.
The Senior Consultant will focus primarily on technical delivery, client support, and data-driven analysis, working closely with Managers and Directors to ensure project success. The role requires a mix of technical expertise, consulting capability, and the ability to communicate complex sustainability topics in a practical and actionable way.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery and Technical Support
Support the design, delivery, and implementation of sustainability and ESG projects, including diagnostics, gap assessments, and strategy development
Conduct research and analysis to develop insights on sustainability trends, risks, and opportunities across industries
Contribute to the development and implementation of ESG frameworks and sustainability reporting aligned with GRI, SASB, TCFD, and ISSB standards
Undertake ESG due diligence (ESG DD) assessments for corporates, investors, and financial institutions, identifying material risks and opportunities
Support clients in developing decarbonisation and energy transition strategies, including GHG accounting, scenario planning, and emission reduction initiatives
Contribute to projects promoting circular economy, resource efficiency, and waste valorisation practices
Provide analytical support for green finance and sustainable investment projects, including data preparation and benchmarking
Develop clear, high-quality deliverables — reports, presentations, dashboards — that translate technical findings into actionable insights
Client Engagement and Coordination
Collaborate closely with client teams to gather data, validate information, and support the implementation of sustainability initiatives
Ensure timely and accurate communication with clients throughout project execution
Participate in client meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagements under the guidance of the Project Manager or Director
Internal and Knowledge Development
Support internal capability building on topics such as ESG frameworks, decarbonisation, circular economy, and green finance
Contribute to thought leadership through research, drafting insights, and supporting publications
Maintain awareness of evolving sustainability regulations, reporting standards, and global trends
