Sustainability and Climate Change Principal Consultant

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced professional to join our Sustainability and Climate Change Advisory team as a Principal Consultant.

This role involves leading ESG and climate-related projects, managing client relationships, mentoring teams, and contributing to strategic business development. You will work on high-impact projects that help organizations achieve sustainability goals and comply with global standards.

Why This Role Matter:

Driving Asia Pacific’s Net Zero Transformation
As Asia Pacific accelerates its energy transition, this role is pivotal in shaping strategies that turn climate ambition into action. ERM’s Sustainability & Climate Change team partners with leading organizations to design practical, defensible pathways to net zero, integrating ESG, circular economy, and portfolio innovation. Your expertise will help businesses reimagine models, enhance operational performance, and create long-term value without compromising commercial goals. With ERM scaling its impact regionally, this is your opportunity to influence decision-makers and shape a future where sustainability drives growth and resilience.

Key Responsibilities:

Primary focus on client account development, sales, and delivery of ERM’s consulting services to deliver strategic value to our clients.  In particular, play a key role in growing ERM’s Sustainability & Climate Change business with a particular emphasis on biodiversity, sustainability-related disclosure, and climate change, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) background is a plus, across the following service offerings:

• Biodiversity impact assessment, including baseline surveys, critical habitat assessment, and No Net Loss / Net Gain planning
• Nature-related risk assessment and disclosure (e.g., TNFD, GRI 101: Biodiversity)
• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and permitting for energy, infrastructure, mining, and industrial projects
• Provide technical oversight of biodiversity impact assessments and EIAs, ensuring alignment with national regulatory requirements and international standards such as IFC Performance Standard, and advise clients on translating findings into credible nature-related disclosure.
• Environmental & Social Governance frameworks and sustainability reporting in line with frameworks such as GRI and IFRS S1/S2
• Climate change and greenhouse gas emissions management (supporting capability)
• Drive business development by building client relationships, prioritizing high-potential opportunities, and shaping client needs for ERM services.
• Leverage own and team’s technical understanding to develop proposals, including written content, pricing, and presentations.
• Build, grow, and manage a high-performance team, serving as a leader and mentor to consultants.
• Work in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment with colleagues across the globe/region to build ERM’s global/regional business, lead client and technical teams, and drive innovation that differentiates ERM in the market.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in engineering, ecology, environmental science, environmental policy, or related discipline.
• 6+ years’ experience in a consulting environment, including a track record of leading EIAs and biodiversity impact assessments.
• Working knowledge of biodiversity and nature-related disclosure frameworks (e.g., TNFD, GRI 101: Biodiversity) and international standards such as IFC Performance Standard 6.
• Experience managing EIA processes, including scoping, baseline studies, impact assessment, mitigation hierarchy, stakeholder engagement, and engagement with regulators
• Business acumen to understand business risk and challenges, and recognize corporate opportunities.
• Proficiency in using AI tools (e.g., generative AI assistants and AI-enabled data analytics) to support research, literature and regulatory reviews, data analysis, and report drafting, with sound judgment on verifying outputs, protecting client data confidentiality, and responsible use.
• Familiarity with climate change topics (e.g., decarbonization or Net Zero planning) is an advantage but not required.
• Offer recognized technical expertise and an established reputation in the local marketplace.

APAC Ready to Lead Way

At ERM, your work creates impact that matters, helping global organizations tackle the most pressing sustainability challenges while shaping a better future for communities and the environment. Our vision is to empower you to grow, lead, and innovate alongside world-class clients on transformative projects. We prioritize wellbeing, continuous learning, and an inclusive culture where collaboration, expertise, and purpose drive meaningful impact. At ERM, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and innovation thrives. If you’re ready to make sustainability your mission and build a career that creates lasting change, your journey starts here

You can apply for this role through Careers or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee. 

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