Senior Consultant - Environmental & Social Due Diligence

WSP India is seeking a motivated and experienced International consultant to support our WSP UK International ESG transactions and strategy advisory team working on international ESG due diligence and ESIA projects for a wide range of financial and industrial clients. Which provides Environmental & Social (E&S) Due Diligence (ESDD) often acting as lenders' Independent E&S Advisor or working with the Project Company to align with the lender's E&S policies as part of project financing but we also develop and prepare ESIAs in line with international funder environmental and social standards.

The job will include involvement in technical and project management aspects of a variety of projects often located in developing countries such as South America, Europe / Far Eastern Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. The project work can involve travel to these locations on short trips to conduct or support audits / monitoring or training,

Responsibilities

You will play a key role in

• Managing the delivery of major international ESDD, ESMS, identification of mitigation measures, preparation of E&S management plans and E&S monitoring and performance services on major international projects for our private sector clients and on behalf of international funders;
• Defining appropriate corrective action plans, and measures for follow-up verification;
• Providing assistance to clients in meeting international lender standards and advise on international best practice in E&S performance;
• Supporting the development and implementation of environmental and social management systems;
• Have a deep understanding of international E&S standards, incl. Equator Principles, IFC Performance Standards, EBRD Performance Requirements, World Bank EHS Guidelines. Keeping up to date with the latest developments, regulations and standards in the ESG space;
• Building strong working relationships and collaborating widely with WSPs international environmental and ESG due diligence teams to manage and develop service quality;
• Working with project Associates within countries and regions of operation;
• Delivery of work through well written and succinct reports and presentations to clients;
• Technical support to various team members to identify E&S risks and manage those risks; and
• Preparation of marketing materials and proposals as required.

Essential :

Desirable :

Skills Required

Environmental