Environmental Impact Assessment - Consulting Director

ERM is hiring a Consulting Director for their Environmental Impact Assessment team in New Delhi, India. The role involves providing technical leadership, managing client relationships, and leading consulting engagements on major projects. Candidates should have a Master's degree and over 10 years of consulting experience. This position focuses on local business growth and collaboration with global teams, aiming for excellence in environmental and sustainability consulting.
Environmental Impact Assessment Team

ERM is seeking motivated candidates to join us as a Principal Consultant/Consulting Director for our Capital Projects team and assist with our rapid growth across our business in India. The ideal candidates bring significant consulting experience and client relationships, to provide technical leadership and strategic direction to grow the business in India

THE OPPORTUNITY:

As a senior leader you will be accountable for successfully selling and consulting on projects to help grow our India business locally in Gurugram, while networking with ERM's Global Client Account leaders and Technical Communities to share best practices. These are leadership opportunities for a senior-level professional looking to advance their career to the next level within a global environmental and sustainability organization, and to make a significant impact in successfully implementing ERM's global strategy.

We are seeking individuals who enjoys working closely with clients to help them address challenging mining issues. ERM has a fantastic client base and very interesting projects that sees our team delivering on large and technically challenging projects. Our go-to-market model enables our Directrs/Partners to build longer-term, deep relationship with clients and he/she will have the opportunity to work with the multi-disciplinary team to deliver innovative solutions to our clients. Our consultants firmly believe in service excellence and this person will be working with a high performing team who are client focused throughout the project lifecycle.

The below is a generic description on what is expected from an Principal Consultant/Director. Role specifics will be defined during the recruitment process, based on candidate’s experience.

Key Responsibilities:
• Contribute to ERM’s Impact Assessment & Planning service across its broad portfolio of service offerings, including: Environmental, social & health impact assessment, Facility siting & permitting, Social and economic services, Cultural heritage.
• Contribute to leadership and management of impact assessment and related activities in support of ERM clients’ major capital projects and/or international development projects.
• Lead consulting engagements in the areas of impact assessments, technical discipline-specific consulting and/or multi-media permitting.
• Provide technical inputs and contribute towards execution of projects as lead consultant and reviewer.
• Also contribute towards sales through management of existing client relationship as well as development of new relations.
• Train and manage a high-performance team, serving as a leader and mentor to consultants. Identify emerging talent and work with them to reach their full potential; ensure rising stars are nurtured, developed and given new areas of responsibility.
• Work in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment to build ERM’s global business, as well as to lead client and service teams.
• Meet business financial targets, overall project budget and schedule, client satisfaction/expectations, and internal and contract requirements.

Qualifications:
• Masters in environmental science or engineering, social sciences, planning, geography, or related field.
• 10+ years of consulting experience with environmental and social impact assessment, working substantially with the oil and gas, power, chemicals and infrastructure sectors.
• In-depth understanding of the industry and the companies operating in these sectors, including existing relationships that can be leveraged into new business.
• Business acumen to understand business risk and challenges, and recognize corporate opportunities.
• Knowledge of widely accepted sustainability frameworks and standards, as well as proven record of working with the client
• Demonstrable track record in delivering multi-million dollar sales results annually, including successfully winning large and strategic projects.
• Experience in running a small/medium-scaled team.
• Prior relevant working experience in India market in particular and in emerging markets in general.

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