Impact Assessment / Environmental Consultant
Location
Bucharest, Bucureşti, Romania
Work type
Hybrid
Employment
Full Time
Experience
4+ years
Compensation
Compensation not disclosed
Posted
1h ago
Summary and responsibilities
Role overview
Summary
The Impact Assessment / Environmental Consultant will coordinate and support environmental and social impact assessments, due diligence, and permitting processes for major investment projects. This role involves managing small to medium-sized projects, collaborating with international teams, and establishing strong client relationships while ensuring compliance with Romanian, EU, and international lender requirements.
As an Impact Assessment / Environmental Consultant within the team, you will be responsible for:
Managing or coordinating small or medium size projects or whole elements of larger multidisciplinary or global projects – as ERM works closely with some of the world’s largest organizations, we anticipate that this role will require close collaboration with our regional and global environmental and social performance teams
Contractors management
Delivering multiple project tasks or components, including proposals
Understanding the interrelationships between ERM services and policies and how these are applied within the clients’ business model
Establishing strong working relationships with clients through project delivery
Making use of effective working relationships with business unit and participate in global technical communities to ensure strong network of resources
Remaining up to date with external market and client industry trends
Sharing expertise and knowledge within the business unit and/or global practice area
Understanding how work of the project team or practice community contributes to ERM’s success
You will help our clients in some or all of the following areas, for example, but not limited to:
Coordinate and support field baseline data collection, impact assessment and mitigation measures to feed the Environmental and Social) Impact Assessment (ESIA) in line with Romanian / EU as well as with requirements of international lenders (IFC-International Financing Corporation, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Equator Principles 4 etc.)
Management of typical environmental impacts
Contribute to Environmental and Social Due Diligence Assessments (ESDDs) as part of financing processes by international lenders
Monitoring and evaluation of progress against commitments made in the EIA / ESIA
Support preparation of sections in the proposals, under the guidance of line manager and proposal managers
ESG/ EHS audit (due diligence, compliance, etc.)
Environmental permitting
Sustainability advisory projects,
Previous experience in one of the following areas: noise, air, soil, biodiversity, socio-economic, stakeholder engagement, community an occupational health &safety, H&S, E&S policies, management plans, in studies like RIM/ EIA , Biodiversity baseline reports, Biodiversity impact assessment, Critical habitats assessment, Appropriate Assessment
Other specific tasks, as required, under ERM guidance and on the job / dedicated trainings.
Ideal Candidate:
University degree/ Master of Science in Environmental Science, Geography, Engineering, Planning and Development or a related discipline;
Minimum of 4 years’ experience in EHS and/ or environmental impact assessment of major investment projects
Familiar with Romanian EHS regulation, including with Romanian permitting procedures (EIA, SEA)
Understanding of relevant international E&S Safeguards and Standards, i.e. IFC Performance Standards, EBRD Performance Requirements
Commercial acumen, business development and project management skills
Commitment to excellence, and to health and safety
Excellent leadership and communication (both verbal and written) skills
Team player
Ability to work under pressure and deal with multiple tasks and projects in parallel, under strict budgets and deadlines
Interpersonal skills and team orientation
Willingness to travel and perform work in country and internationally
Ability to drive (hold a valid driver’s license)
Excellent computer skills are a must
We offer:
A diverse and inclusive working environment
Hybrid type of work
A wide range of varied tasks in an international environment and the opportunity to spread out to our worldwide ERM network
An employer who promotes your professional development by targeted on- and off- the- job training
Flat hierarchies and a co-operative working atmosphere
An attractive and performance-oriented remuneration, local benefits (private healthcare services) and flexible working hours
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Experience
4+ years
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Full Time
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Permanent
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Company
ERM
Team size
Growing team
Location
Bucharest, Bucureşti, Romania
ERM is looking for a motivated Impact Assessment / Environmental Consultant to join its team in Romania and help our clients in some or all of the following areas. ERM is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive, it’s an essential part of what makes ERM a great place to build a career and helps us create better solutions for our clients.
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Impact Assessment / Environmental Consultant
Bucharest, Bucureşti, Romania • Full Time