Consulting Associate - Liability Portfolio Management & Remediation

ERM is seeking a motivated Junior Consultant to join our Liability Portfolio Management & Remediation (LPMR) team. The role involves supporting contaminated site investigation and groundwater remediation projects, delivering high-quality technical work, and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in environmental consulting and work on challenging projects for global clients.

Why This Role Matter:
Turning Environmental Liabilities into Sustainable Value
Across Asia Pacific, industries face growing pressure to address legacy assets and contaminated sites while meeting sustainability and decarbonization goals. This role is pivotal in helping organizations transform environmental liabilities into risk-adjusted portfolios that unlock regeneration opportunities. By combining best practices with digital innovation, ERM partners with clients to reduce reputational risk, optimize operational footprints, and deliver nature-positive outcomes. Your expertise will shape strategies that balance compliance, cost efficiency, and stakeholder expectations, creating a lasting legacy of environmental stewardship and resilience for the region’s future.

What You Impact Is

You will help deliver high-quality work that drives impactful programs for our clients, while building strong relationships and contributing fresh ideas to evolve our services. Through collaboration and continuous learning, you will strengthen our culture and create opportunities that support long-term success for both clients and the firm.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support delivery of ERM projects by managing multiple tasks and building effective working relationships across technical communities.

• Design and implement site investigations, including soil and groundwater sampling and high-resolution site characterization.

• Assist in remedial design, conceptual site model (CSM) development, proposal preparation, and technical report writing.

• Participate in remediation projects, including planning, monitoring, and execution of remedial activities.

• Maintain health & safety standards during fieldwork and project execution.

• Coordinate field activities and manage subcontractors during site operations.

• Contribute to project management activities, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to client requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geosciences, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, or related fields.

• 1-3 years of professional experience in contaminated site investigation and remediation projects.

• Strong understanding of health & safety requirements on work sites.

• Hands-on fieldwork experience in soil sampling, groundwater sampling, and site characterization.

• Proven report writing skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).

• Ability to manage field activities and coordinate subcontractors effectively.

• Strong communication skills (written and spoken English) and willingness to travel extensively.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced consulting environment, handle multiple assignments, and meet strict deadlines.

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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