Junior / Senior – Technical Due Diligence Consultant (Climate, Sustainability and Transactions team)

Who we are:

• As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, ERM partners with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.  

• We are unmatched in our ability to operationalize sustainability across the business and investment life cycle and at all levels of an organization due to our deep sector and technical experience as well as geographical spread (over 170 offices across 40 countries and employing more than 8,000 people).

• At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground and at the executive level.

• At ERM, we are committed to supporting our people to develop a rewarding career within our business.  We’ve defined the typical pathways that enable ERMers to manage their development and progression in order to navigate the career options open to them. We offer pace-based progression allowing ERMers the opportunity for growth and development of core skills and leadership capabilities and there is significant investment in on-the-job training and development.  

• As ERM continues its pursuit of a sustainable future through collaboration with top global organizations, there’s a rising demand from investors looking to support the energy transition by pursuing new energy investments and funding renewable energy and clean energy technologies.  This demand has fuelled the growth of our Technical Due Diligence service.

• As a market-leading provider of Technical Due Diligence services, we are proud to offer our client an unparalleled range of professional advisory services. Our comprehensive suite of solutions serves as a versatile “one-stop-shop” for our clients, empowering them to overcome even the most complex challenges with confidence. We work closely with our clients to develop customized solutions to meet their needs, whether they are exploring a potential investment, navigating an acquisition or seeking opportunities in the energy transition landscape. These advisory services are underpinned by substantial technical expertise, drawing from a diverse pool of specialized skill sets.

Role Profile: 

Various Technical Due Diligence Roles (Consulting Senior Associate – Managing Consultant):

• Our Technical Due Diligence (Transaction Advisory) team is experiencing significant growth, and we are seeking individuals to deliver best-in-class services to meet this demand.

• Consultants in Technical Due Diligence roles within ERM’s Climate, Sustainability and Transactions team work on a wide range of buy side, sell side, and refinancing transactions and advisory mandates for private market investors, their portfolio companies, and corporate clients, to identify technical risks, liabilities and value creation opportunities.

More Senior positions will be required to demonstrate and drive (to varying degrees) the following, with more junior roles supporting on delivery of projects and business development and various of the aspects below:

• Delivery of proposals, which will include development of our company profile, scopes of work, scheduling and commercial terms;   

• Assisting/leading on projects that provide our clients with a technical, operational and business plan evaluation of their proposed investment in infrastructure assets;    

• Assisting/leading on the coordination of typical project deliverables such as Q&A submission, management sessions, client meetings and report delivery;   

• Working effectively across technical communities within ERM and subcontractors who are identified as Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to support project delivery and client interaction; and   

• Completing internal development tasks to improve the functionality of the Technical Due Diligence service line.

Required Competencies and Critical Success Factors:

To apply for this role at ERM, you should provide evidence/demonstrate the following essential skills, and desirable skills/attributes where possible

Essential

• A solid academic background with an engineering (for example, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering) or technical bias;   

• Technical consulting and / or engineering (design and operations) experience in the infrastructure and/or energy sectors (to varying degrees dependent on the career level).

• A commercial mindset, and ability to combine consulting and business development skills to ensure client satisfaction through effective communications and engagement, and to translate complex technical topics into commercially relevant opinions.

• Strong technical skills and the ability to identify potential risks and opportunities within technical documentation, site visits and technical discussions, relating to points such as asset integrity, operational performance, management systems and business plans; 

• Demonstrates excellent organisational skills, self-motivation, self-sufficiency and the ability to work successfully in a fast turnaround team environment;   

• Must be able to promote and execute quality work, and ensure high standards are being achieved by yourself and the team;   

• Exhibit advanced report writing skills; 

• Experience in a client facing role; 

• The ability to manage or assist with complex project delivery coordinating multiple workstreams into client deliverables.    

Desirable    

• Previous experience in technical due diligence, ideally supporting transaction due diligence assignments of infrastructure private finance deals, would be preferred but not essential;

• Engineering Chartership (or working towards); 

• A Corporate Finance qualification, and/or an interest in economics and finance;   

• Interest in domestic and overseas travel to perform site visits when required;   

• Management of previous external client projects (dependent on career level);

• Additional language proficiencies;

• Prior experience in one or more of the following industrial sectors: Bioenergy, Waste & Circularity, Power, Heat & Water Networks, Fuels & Chemicals, Low Carbon Fleets & Transport, Buildings & Civil Infrastructure, Digital Infrastructure, and/or Maritime.   

• Experience in developing and / or managing Capex (Capital Expenditure) and Opex (Operating Expenditure) for development projects or operating assets, supporting business case preparation, and budgeting.   

Join Us:

• ERM has enduring values, which are fundamental to our business conduct. We are passionate about our people, their safety, well-being, and development. ERM staff take accountability, are client-focused, and collaborate with colleagues across geographies.

• If you share our values, believe in sustainability, and are motivated by opportunities to shape, build, and run a sustainability service team that makes a real impact on the businesses of our clients, ERM is the right place for you.

• Be a part of a team making a real difference and experience a culture of excellence, inclusion, and professional growth.

• Apply now to contribute to a sustainable future, helping clients address their most pressing sustainability needs, and grow with ERM.

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ERM is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive, it’s an essential part of what makes ERM a great place to build a career and helps us create better solutions for our clients.

We welcome talent from all backgrounds and provide equal opportunities for every candidate. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or need accommodations during the selection process, we’re here to support you. Our commitment doesn’t stop at hiring. Once you join us, we’ll ensure you have the tools, support, and adjustments needed to succeed and feel a true sense of belonging. Learn more about our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) efforts by visiting our website or exploring our 2025 Sustainability Report..