Principal, Social and Environmental Expert

EBRD is seeking two Principal Social and Environmental Experts for its Environment and Sustainability Department in Greater London. The roles focus on compliance and due diligence in the Corporate and Energy sectors, addressing environmental and social issues, including human rights and health and safety. Candidates will collaborate with multicultural teams on complex projects, supporting sustainability efforts in various sectors. This is a full-time position based in London.
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Requisition ID36634Office CountryUnited KingdomOffice CityLondonDivisionEnvironment & SustainabilityContract TypeRegular Contract Length Posting End Date04/05/2026 Purpose of Job

We are looking for two Principals to join our Environment and Sustainability Department:


Principal Social and Environmental Expert for the Corporate sector team Principal Social and Environmental Expert for the Energy sector team Corporate Sector Team focuses on Manufacturing & Services, Food & Agribusiness, Real Estate, Telecommunication, Media and Technology and other sectors, as required, the Corporate Team undertakes project due diligence related to compliance with EU environmental legislation and good international practices, social including human rights, labour impacts, supply chains and contractor management, land acquisition, resource use, cultural heritage, management of security forces, health and safety, gender-based violence and harassment, stakeholder engagement and grievance management.


Energy Sector Team focuses on energy projects in Countries of Operations helping with the overall transition and supporting sustainability and implementation of EU best pracrtices.
This includes wind, BESS, solar, geothermal, hydro, nuclear as well as transmission distribution as well as related sectors and policy work.
The team undertake E&S due diligence related to environmental issues, social including of labour , supply chains, human rights, GBVH as well as health and safety.


You will join a multicultural team working on complex projects often acting as lead specialist or providing support others.


The Principal will work with Associate Directors, Heads of Sector and Directors in the relevant ESD team to deliver the