ESG Due Diligence Consultant

Job Summary:

We are seeking a motivated experienced Environmental Specialist to involves in leading Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (EIA/ESIA) studies, conducting baseline surveys, monitoring programs across projects and operations. This role is ideal for candidates passionate about environmental compliance, impact assessment planning with exposure to the international standards.

Why This Role Matter:

Lead the Future of Sustainable Operations in Asia Pacific
Be part of a movement that transforms industries and communities. As part of our Sustainable Operations team, you will partner with global leaders in diverse sectors to drive transformative solutions in compliance, decarbonization, energy efficiency, and regulatory strategy. You’ll shape projects that define for the region’s fastest-growing industries. If you’re passionate about innovation, resilience, and creating measurable change, this is your opportunity to lead high-impact initiatives and accelerate Asia Pacific’s journey toward a low-carbon, sustainable 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.

A career as an ERM Employee is unique. Our model offers unparalleled opportunities for consultants with ambition, vision and proven expertise, providing:

• Unique career growth & learning opportunities in a global environment
• Culture of working for an organization with “ at its heart” and a company that promotes environmental awareness within the community through the ERM Foundation
• Diversified Environmental, Health and Safety Exposure across industries and locations
• Opportunities to be involved in collaboration across borders

ERM PRACTICES:

ERM has experienced strong growth both globally and in the Asia Pacific region over the past decades and is now in a position to leverage that growth to diversity the company’s service delivery.  The company’s practices cover the following services:

• legal services (e.g. legal advisory, Legal register, legal update, permitting), including the development and review and provision of advisories of such.
• Audit/ – performance-based auditing including compliance audit and audit program development.
• Phase I EDD/ ESA, and Social, and due diligence for acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, joint ventures, IPOs, and property sales and leases.
• and Social due diligence for project finance including reviews against international standards e.g. Equator Principle, IFC Performance Standards, ADB Safeguard Policy Statement.
• Health and Safety Programs – Safety audits, management programs, transformation and coaching based interventions.
• E&S Management Systems and Compliance Support – including performance-based assessment and compliance .
• advisory and reporting – including advisory, development of reports and provision of data .
• Client Training Programs - Accelerative learning, high impact, tailored E&S training. (For SC)
• Sustainable Products and Supply Chain - Including product certification and litigation support.

ROLE PROFILE:

Delivery

• Assist team in project management (e.g. project setup on ERM systems, project management tasks, etc.);
• Participate in projects including but not limited to environmental and social due diligence assessments, Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, and advisory services. Tasks may include:
  • Conducting document review and research.
  • Conducting site visit and/or field audit.
  • Meeting with client and relevant parties; and
  • Writing parts or the whole report based on scope of work.
• Keep up to date with regulations in Vietnam and international standards and good industries practices (GIP);
• Take other appointments reasonably from Line Manager as needed from time to time.
• Support/ Provide training and coaching

Business development

• Support leadership team in bidding preparation, defining scope of work and approach, cost estimations, and quotation development
• Assist leadership team in developing and maintaining relationship with clients

QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCES:

• Bachelor's degree in a discipline such as environmental science, environmental engineering, occupational health and safety
• Master’s Degree in an environmental/ occupational health and safety discipline is preferable
• Minimum of 2-years' work experience either in a consultancy or in industry or similar experience
• Must be fluent in English, reading, writing and conversation
• Experience in conducting due diligence assessments
• Good understanding of international standards (e.g. IFC performance standards, ADB Safeguard Policy Statement) and guidelines, and ATSM for Environmental Site Assessment (Phase I ESA) is desirable

Ready to Lead Way

At ERM, your work creates impact that matters, helping global organizations tackle the most pressing 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 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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