International ESG Advisory Consultant

International ESG Advisory Consultant

WSP

London, United Kingdom

Responsibilities

We are seeking a motivated and highly experienced International ESG Consultant (Principle/Associate/AD Grades) to join our International ESG transactions advisory team working on Environmental & Social (E&S) Due Diligence (ESDD) and ESIA projects for a wide range of financial and industrial clients globally.

Our teams are often acting as lenders’ Independent E&S Advisor or working with the Project Company to align with the lender’s E&S policies as part of project financing.

The role will build on our excellent track record and expand on our international ESG expertise, helping to provide ESG support, manage, deliver and develop our ESG technical services, and to effectively respond to ESG strategic advisory and Sustainable Finance driven market opportunities.

The job will include involvement in technical and project management aspects of a variety of projects often located in developing countries such as South America, Europe, Africa, Middle East and Central Asia/Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). The project work can involve travel to these locations on short trips to conduct or support audits/monitoring or training,

You will play a key role in:

• Managing the delivery of major international ESDD/ESIA, ESMS, identification of mitigation measures, preparation of E&S management plans and E&S monitoring and performance services on major international projects for our private sector clients and on behalf of international funders;
• Defining appropriate corrective action plans, and measures for follow-up verification;
• Providing assistance to clients in meeting international lender standards and advise on international best practice in E&S performance;
• Supporting the development and implementation of environmental and social management systems;
• Have a deep understanding of international E&S standards, incl. Equator Principles (EP4), IFC Performance Standards, EBRD Performance Requirements, World Bank EHS Guidelines. Keeping up to date with the latest developments, regulations and standards in the ESG space;
• Building strong working relationships and collaborating widely with WSPs international E&S and Technical teams;
• Managing project Associates within countries and regions of operation;
• Delivery of work through well written and succinct reports and presentations to clients;
• Technical support to various team members to identify E&S risks and manage those risks;
• Responsibility for account managing a number of clients – developing those relationships, supporting delivery of services and growing the accounts; and
• Business and Client development, preparation of marketing materials and proposals as required.

Qualifications

• a primary degree in a relevant subject such as environmental science, E&S studies, sustainability, social sciences and HSE supported by relevant experience commensurate with the role. A secondary/post-graduate qualification such as an MSc, MEng or similar qualification, would be advantageous;
• an understanding of key E&S due diligence/ESIA concepts and their application;
• experience in carrying out E&S due diligence reviews/ESIAs, construction monitoring for infrastructure projects;
• proven and successful experience in providing E&S management services to international lenders in project finance processes and cycles involving IFC, EBRD and other lender safeguards;
• client focused - client facing, confident communicator;
• ability to provide high level advice at short notice;
• excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be fully IT literate as you will be required to write and review clear, concise and technically robust reports;
• experience of working internationally and ability to undertake international trips as required;
• fluency in English, excellent communication and report writing skills;
• good interpersonal skills with ability for building internal and external relationships and networks;
• excellent project management skills; and
• proven ability to confidently deliver to tight timelines and work cross-culturally in an international working environment.

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