Senior Consultant - Environmental & Social Due Diligence

WSP India is seeking a motivated and experienced International consultant to support our WSP UK International ESG transactions and strategy advisory team working on international ESG due diligence and ESIA projects for a wide range of financial and industrial clients. Which provides Environmental & Social (E&S) Due Diligence (ESDD) often acting as lenders’ Independent E&S Advisor or working with the Project Company to align with the lender’s E&S policies as part of project financing but we also develop and prepare ESIAs in line with international funder environmental and social standards.  

The job will include involvement in technical and project management aspects of a variety of projects often located in developing countries such as South America, Europe/Far Eastern Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. The project work can involve travel to these locations on short trips to conduct or support audits/monitoring or training, 

Responsibilities 

You will play a key role in  

• Managing the delivery of major international ESDD, ESMS, identification of mitigation measures, preparation of E&S management plans and E&S monitoring and performance services on major international projects for our private sector clients and on behalf of international funders; 

• Defining appropriate corrective action plans, and measures for follow-up verification; 

• Providing assistance to clients in meeting international lender standards and advise on international best practice in E&S performance; 

• Supporting the development and implementation of environmental and social management systems; 

• Have a deep understanding of international E&S standards, incl. Equator Principles, IFC Performance Standards, EBRD Performance Requirements, World Bank EHS Guidelines. Keeping up to date with the latest developments, regulations and standards in the ESG space; 

• Building strong working relationships and collaborating widely with WSPs international environmental and ESG due diligence teams to manage and develop service quality; 

• Working with project Associates within countries and regions of operation; 

• Delivery of work through well written and succinct reports and presentations to clients;  

• Technical support to various team members to identify E&S risks and manage those risks; and 

• Preparation of marketing materials and proposals as required. 

Essential: 

• a primary degree in a relevant subject such as environmental science, E&S studies, sustainability, social sciences and HSE supported by relevant experience commensurate with the role. A secondary/ post-graduate qualification such as an MSc, MEng or similar qualification, would be highly desirable. 

• an understanding of key E&S due diligence concepts and their application; 

• experience in carrying out E&S due diligence reviews / ESIAs, construction monitoring for infrastructure projects; 

• proven and successful experience in providing E&S management services to international lenders in project finance processes and cycles involving IFC, WB, ADB, EBRD and other lender safeguards; 

• Client focused - client facing, confident communicator and fluent spoken/written English. 

• you will have the ability to provide high level advice at short notice. 

• you must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be fully IT literate as you will be required to write and review clear, concise and technically robust reports. 

• experience of working internationally; 

• ability to undertake international trips as required; 

• fluency in English, excellent communication and report writing skills; 

• good interpersonal skills with ability for building internal and external relationships and networks;  

• excellent project management skills; and 

• proven ability to confidently deliver to tight timelines and work cross-culturally in an international working environment. 

Desirable: 

• fluency or the ability to work in other languages; 

• strong experience in a particular sector; 

• strong relationships with international lenders/IFIs;