ERM

Corporate Sustainability and Climate Change Managing Consultant

ERMMadrid, Spain 🇪🇸

Undisclosed Salary

Permanent

Mode of work

Full-time

Experience

Senior

Employment Type

Permanent

Location

On-site

Expertise & Skills

Corporate Social ResponsibilityExpert
Project ManagementExpert
Environmental RegulationsExpert
Sustainability ReportingExpert
ISO Management SystemsProficient
IFC Performance StandardsProficient
SpanishProficient
EnglishProficient

Job description

As a consequence of the continuous growth and development of projects in our organisation, we are seeking for a Senior Consultant/Project Manager in the area of Corporate Sustainability and Climate Change. Based in Madrid or Barcelona, you will focus on projects, contributing to the achievement of the team and group targets of quality project delivery, client satisfaction, productivity and revenues.

Your main responsibilities and tasks will be:

  • Provide technical assistance on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)/sustainability developing benchmarking studies and sustainability strategies.
  • Assist corporate clients to respond to annual questionnaires and reporting requirements, such as the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), applicable regulations on disclosure of non-financial information, etc.
  • Managing or coordinating small or medium size projects or whole elements of larger multidisciplinary or global projects.
  • Delivering multiple project tasks or components, including the development of proposals.
  • Supervising project team(s) and mentoring junior personnel.
  • Understanding the interrelationships between ERM services and policies and how these are applied within the business model(s).
  • Establishing strong working relationships with clients through project delivery.

About you:

  • Degree in environmental engineering, environmental science, or related discipline such as environmental management, sustainability or climate change.
  • 6 to 8 years of experience in environmental management and sustainability related services with deep knowledge of environmental regulations.
  • Experience in Corporate Social Responsibility (strategy and reporting).
  • At least 3 years of experience as a project manager.
  • Experience as line manager or managing junior resources.
  • Knowledge on ISO management systems standards and IFC Environmental and Social performance standards, as well as on Sustainability reporting standards and regulations.
  • Effective written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills; experience recording/writing detailed technical data and reports.
  • Training and experience in Health and Safety management and services is desirable.
  • Fluency in Spanish and English languages is necessary.

To Apply: We aim to build an inclusive culture by identifying, acquiring, developing and retaining a highly skilled and high performing workforce which reflects the diverse global marketplace in which we operate, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religious preference, sexual orientation, physical attributes, educational background. If you share our value and are interested in this role, please send your CV and cover letter (in English) with your salary expectations.

At ERM, sustainability is our business. We are the world's largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance. ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities.

Our diverse global team of experts works with the world's leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation. With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor.

Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it). Our team members are passionate about client service. We work closely with our clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM's purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action.

Organizing our people across globally integrated communities of technical and strategic talent positions ERM to be a "boots to boardroom" leader in bringing that value creation to our clients, partners, and the world. We recruit exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability and nurture them to even greater success as specialists. We prepare our consultants to bring integrated, innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients and provide opportunities for ongoing development across a variety of subject areas related to technical, business, and personal growth.

At ERM, effort pays off and becomes career defining work that leaves a positive imprint on our planet.