Manager: Environmental Management Services

Digby Wells Environmental is seeking a Manager for Environmental Management Services in Gauteng, South Africa. This senior leadership role involves leading multi-country Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) projects, driving business development, managing a team, and ensuring project quality and compliance. Candidates should have extensive experience in environmental consulting, project management, and client relationship building. A postgraduate degree and over 8 years of relevant experience are required.
This is a senior leadership opportunity to shape and grow a key service line, lead complex international projects, and drive business success across our global footprint.

What you’ll do:

? Lead large, multi-country Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) programmes within the resources and infrastructure sectors.

? Oversee delivery of complex, integrated environmental and social projects, ensuring quality, compliance, and client satisfaction.

? Drive business development by building strong client relationships, identifying opportunities, and securing new work.

? Own and grow a pipeline of work, contributing to revenue targets and service line strategy.

? Lead and develop a team of environmental project managers and specialists across multiple regions.

? Act as a key account manager and trusted advisor to clients.

? Manage departmental performance, financials, and resource planning.

At Digby Wells Environmental, we are committed to making a meaningful difference to our clients, communities, and the environment. We are looking for a seasoned environmental professional who combines technical excellence with strong commercial and leadership capability to lead our Environmental Management Services team.

What we’re looking for:

? Proven track record in managing large, complex ESIA and environmental projects

? Strong experience in winning work and growing client relationships within a consulting environment

? Demonstrated leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams, including senior professionals

? Solid understanding of environmental legislation and international standards

? Strong commercial acumen, including project financial management

? Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills

Qualifications and Experience:

? Postgraduate degree in Environmental Management or related field

? 8+ years’ experience in environmental consulting

? Proven experience managing international projects

? Professional registration (EAPASA or equivalent preferred)

Why join Digby Wells Environmental?

? Be part of a purpose-driven organisation delivering real environmental and social impact

? Lead high-profile projects in complex sectors such as mining and infrastructure

? Shape and grow a key service offering within a respected international consultancy

? Work with passionate, values-driven teams across multiple regions

If you’re looking to lead at scale, grow a business line, and deliver impactful environmental solutions, we’d love to hear from you.