Environmental Fate Modelling & Risk Assessment (Principal) Consultant or Technical Director (TD)

Environmental Resources Management (ERM) is seeking an experienced Environmental Fate Modelling & Risk Assessment expert to join our well-respected team in Europe. This is a great opportunity to join a consultancy with a strong track record of advising clients in the chemical sector, with a focus on agrochemicals, biocides and REACH, to help them navigate the complexities of the EU regulatory environment.

ERM offers the full range of chemical regulatory consulting services including data gap analysis, study monitoring, risk assessment, preparation and submission of dossiers and post-submission support. Working with clients in the agrochemical, general chemical and biocides sectors, this person will play a key role in helping our clients achieve successful registration.

Role responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality consultancy service in environmental fate modelling and risk assessment
• Understand clients' desired regulatory strategy and ensure deliverables meet quality standards
• Work closely with clients, represent ERM in client meetings
• Contribute to business growth through participation in business development activities
• Provide expert advice on environmental fate data, modelling, and study monitoring
• Peer review junior work and advise on higher tier approaches for crop protection
• Stay aware of latest developments in environmental fate modelling and risk assessment
• Manage projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget
• Develop expertise in new EU regulatory developments
• Assist in personal development of other ERM team members

Skills & experience requirements:

• Degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related field
• Proven experience in fate modelling (e.g., PEARL, PELMO, SWASH, MACRO, TOXSWA)
• Strong knowledge of EU regulations and guidelines for environmental fate studies
• Experience in defending dossiers and preparing position papers for EU regulatory bodies
• Practical experience communicating with EU regulatory bodies and clients
• Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines
• Strong commitment to safety and high-quality work
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience in non-EU regulatory requirements is an asset

What we offer:

• Flexibility
• International group of experts across regions
• Growth opportunities in new areas
• Potential synergies with other service lines in ERM
• Competitive remuneration
• Various office locations

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.

Every team member firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability. 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.

We recruit exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability and nurture them to even greater success as specialists. At ERM, effort pays off and becomes career-defining work that leaves a positive imprint on our planet.