Senior / Principal Environmental & Social Consultant
Central London, Greater London, South East, UK Wide • Competitive + Bonus + Excellent Benefits • Ref: JSM - 1248
Posted 24th July 2026
Exciting opportunity to join a highly ambitious and growing environmental and social advisory consultancy. Lead complex international projects, work with major lenders, investors and developers, and help shape the continued growth of a specialist team.
My client is a growing environmental and sustainability consultancy that advises lenders, investors and developers on complex environmental and social challenges associated with major international projects.
Working across sectors including infrastructure, energy and development, you'll support clients in delivering projects that meet international environmental and social standards while creating positive outcomes for both people and nature.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Environmental & Social (E&S) professional to join a collaborative and ambitious team, leading high-profile international projects while helping shape the continued growth of the business.
The Role
As a Senior / Principal Consultant, you'll lead Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA), Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD) and wider advisory projects for clients operating across international markets.
You'll manage projects from inception through to delivery, provide commercially focused technical advice and build trusted relationships with lenders, investors and developers. Alongside project delivery, you'll contribute to business development, mentor colleagues and play an active role in expanding this specialist service area.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the delivery of ESIA and ESDD projects across a range of international sectors.
Manage project teams, budgets, programmes and client relationships.
Provide practical environmental and social risk advice aligned with international lender standards.
Prepare high-quality technical reports, management plans and strategic advice.
Support business development, proposal writing and client engagement.
Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful project outcomes.
Mentor and support junior consultants.
About You
You'll have significant experience advising clients on environmental and social risk within either consultancy or industry and enjoy working on technically challenging international projects.
You'll also have:
A relevant degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Geography or a related discipline.
At least seven years' experience within environmental and social consultancy or a similar environment.
Strong knowledge of international environmental and social standards and lender requirements.
Experience leading complex environmental and social projects.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Commercial awareness and experience supporting business development.
The ability to build strong client relationships and manage multidisciplinary teams.
What's on Offer?
My client offers an excellent working environment with genuine opportunities for career progression, including:
Hybrid and flexible working.
Competitive salary and discretionary bonus.
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas shutdown.
Annual training budget.
Professional membership support.
Medical cash plan.
Paid volunteering day.
Paid sabbatical after four years' service.
Flexible Friday afternoons.
Ongoing professional development and mentoring.
The opportunity to work on globally significant projects that deliver meaningful environmental and social outcomes.
If you're looking to take the next step in your environmental and social consulting career and want to work on projects that have real international impact, we'd love to hear from you.
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