Principal ESIA Consultant
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About the Role
SLR Consulting seeks an experienced Principal ESIA Consultant to lead Environmental and Social Impact Assessment projects across the Middle East and Africa. The role requires 15+ years of experience, expertise in international lender standards, and strong project management skills.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and manage multidisciplinary ESIA projects from inception through to completion
- Act as Project Director and/or Technical Lead on complex environmental and social assessment projects
- Manage projects in accordance with international lender standards, including IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles, World Bank ESS, EBRD Performance Requirements and other DFI requirements
- Coordinate specialist technical teams, including biodiversity, social, air quality, noise, climate change, water, marine, cultural heritage and engineering specialists
- Lead environmental and social due diligence, screening studies, audits, feasibility studies and strategic environmental assessments
- Manage environmental permitting and regulatory approval processes across multiple jurisdictions
- Interface directly with clients, lenders, regulators, government agencies and project stakeholders
- Oversee the preparation, review and quality assurance of ESIA reports, management plans and other technical deliverables
- Drive continuous improvement in technical delivery across the International E&S team
- Support the development of technical capability within the team through mentoring, coaching, peer reviews, training and knowledge sharing
- Manage project programmes, budgets, commercial performance and resource allocation
- Support business development activities, including proposal preparation, client engagement, strategic growth initiatives and key account management
Requirements
- Minimum 15 years' experience in environmental consulting, impact assessment or environmental and social advisory services
- Bachelor's or postgraduate degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Ecology, Geography, Engineering, Natural Sciences or related discipline
- Demonstrated experience managing ESIA projects in accordance with IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles and DFI requirements
- Proven experience working on projects financed by international lenders, DFIs and commercial banks
- Strong understanding of environmental permitting and regulatory approval processes
- Broad sector experience across renewable energy, desalination, power generation, transmission and distribution infrastructure, industrial developments, water infrastructure, transport, ports and major infrastructure projects
- Strong project management capability, including programme, budget and commercial management
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams and manage multiple concurrent projects
- Excellent report writing, technical review and communication skills
- Fluent written and spoken English
- Willingness to travel internationally
- Experience working within the GCC and wider MENA region preferred
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About The Company
- SLR is a global leader in environmental and sustainability advisory, with over 100 offices across 13 countries. We partner with clients to deliver innovative, science based solutions that advance sustainable development.
Job Purpose
- SLR is seeking an experienced Principal ESIA Consultant to lead and manage Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) projects across the Middle East, Africa and wider international markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage multidisciplinary ESIA projects from inception through to completion;
- Act as Project Director and/or Technical Lead on complex environmental and social assessment projects, providing strategic oversight, quality assurance, technical leadership and active coaching to project teams;
- Manage projects in accordance with international lender standards, including IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles, World Bank ESS, EBRD Performance Requirements and other DFI requirements;
- Coordinate specialist technical teams, including biodiversity, social, air quality, noise, climate change, water, marine, cultural heritage and engineering specialists;
- Lead environmental and social due diligence, screening studies, audits, feasibility studies and strategic environmental assessments where required;
- Manage environmental permitting and regulatory approval processes across multiple jurisdictions;
- Interface directly with clients, lenders, regulators, government agencies and project stakeholders;
- Oversee the preparation, review and quality assurance of ESIA reports, management plans and other technical deliverables, ensuring excellence, consistency and alignment with SLR standards;
- Drive continuous improvement in technical delivery across the International E&S team, including the development of methodologies, quality systems, technical guidance, lessons learnt and best practice approaches;
- Support the development of technical capability within the team through mentoring, coaching, peer reviews, training and knowledge sharing;
- Manage project programmes, budgets, commercial performance and resource allocation;
- Support business development activities, including proposal preparation, client engagement, strategic growth initiatives and key account management;
What We Are Looking For
- Minimum 15 years' experience in environmental consulting, impact assessment or environmental and social advisory services;
- Bachelor's or postgraduate degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Ecology, Geography, Engineering, Natural Sciences or a related discipline;
- Demonstrated experience managing ESIA projects in accordance with IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles and DFI requirements;
- Proven experience working on projects financed by international lenders, Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) and commercial banks;
- Strong understanding of environmental permitting and regulatory approval processes;
- Broad sector experience across renewable energy, desalination, power generation, transmission and distribution infrastructure, industrial developments, water infrastructure, transport, ports and major infrastructure projects;
- Experience working within the GCC and wider MENA region preferred;
- Strong project management capability, including programme, budget and commercial management;
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams and manage multiple concurrent projects;
- Experience managing client relationships and supporting business development activities;
- Excellent report writing, technical review and communication skills;
- Strong commercial awareness and problem solving ability;
Why Join SLR?
- Lead regionally significant and internationally funded projects;
- Work with leading developers, investors, DFIs and government entities;
- Be part of a globally connected team of environmental and sustainability professionals;
- Access opportunities for technical leadership and career progression;
- Thrive in a collaborative and flexible One Team culture; and
- Play a key role in the continued growth of SLR's International E&S practice across the Middle East.
Technical / Behavioural Requirements
- Excellent technical report writing and review skills;
- Strong project director and commercial management capability;
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex multidisciplinary projects;
- Strong organisational, analytical and problem solving skills;
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure;
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality;
- Strong client relationship and stakeholder management skills;
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within multidisciplinary teams;
- Proactive, solutions oriented and commercially aware; and
- Committed to mentoring and developing others.
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