Senior Environmental Consultant

Type of employment: 12-Month FTC

Location: Central London

Salary: £75,000–£90,000 + additional benefits

Working Pattern: Hybrid (2 days in office)

I am currently supporting a Global Impact Infrastructure Investor operating within the sustainable infrastructure sector as they look to appoint a Senior Environmental Consultant on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.

This role will provide a strong opportunity for someone with a strong background in Environmental & Social Due Diligence who enjoys influencing investment decisions and working on complex international infrastructure projects across Asia and Africa.

The Role

• Lead Environmental, Health, Safety & Social (HSES) due diligence on new investments.
• Review environmental and social risks, identifying issues early in the project lifecycle.
• Develop HSES recommendations, action plans and management documentation.
• Support HSES assurance, compliance and implementation across a diverse project portfolio.
• Provide technical expertise on environmental, social and human rights risks, including modern slavery, child labour and safeguarding.
• Support HSES audits, reporting, continuous improvement and the delivery of the organisation's long-term sustainability strategy.
• Deliver HSES guidance and training to internal teams and project stakeholders.

• Experience delivering Environmental & Social Due Diligence within infrastructure, ESG, impact investment or consultancy.
• Strong report writing and risk assessment skills.
• Experience reviewing Environmental & Social Management Systems (ESMS).
• The ability to work independently and confidently influence investment decisions.
• Knowledge of IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles or Human Rights frameworks is advantageous.

• £75,000–£90,000
• Hybrid working (2 days per week in the London office)
• High levels of autonomy within a collaborative team
• Learning and development, conferences and networking opportunities
• Potential for the role to become permanent