ERM is seeking a motivated Environmental Consultant to join our team in India to support the successful delivery of ERM projects by delivering multiple project tasks or components, and building effective working relationships within Division and across technical communities. The role involves delivering EHS/ESG/E&S due diligence for acquisitions, mergers, divestitures, joint ventures, and project finance, including Equator Principles reviews.

Why This Role Matter:
Shaping Sustainable Investment Decisions in Asia Pacific

As ESG and decarbonization redefine value creation, this role is critical in guiding Fortune 500 companies, private equity firms, and investment banks through complex M&A transactions. You’ll help transform environmental risks into strategic opportunities, leveraging data-driven insights, digital tools, and sustainability expertise. Your leadership will influence high-stakes deals, optimize portfolios, and embed climate resilience into business models. This is your chance to drive impact where finance meets sustainability, shaping the future of responsible investment.

What You Impact Is

You will help deliver high-quality work that drives impactful programs for our clients, while building strong relationships and contributing fresh ideas to evolve our services. Through collaboration and continuous learning, you will strengthen our culture and create opportunities that support long-term success for both clients and the firm.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Perform ESG and EHS due diligence for acquisitions, mergers, divestitures, joint ventures, capital raising, and project finance, including Equator Principles reviews and property transactions.
• Conduct Environmental & Social (E&S) due diligence for project finance.
• Execute Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ASTM 1527) and EHS Due Diligence.
• Carry out desktop and field assessments of environmental and reputational risks, including:
• On-site inspections and observations
• Stakeholder interviews
• Document reviews and discussions
• Report preparation
• Perform EHS compliance audits, management system assessments, and regulatory reviews.
• Provide technical and advisory support for EHS permitting.
• Assess soil and groundwater risks and liabilities.
• Prepare proposals and estimate budgets.
• Manage projects, ensure health and safety leadership, and maintain quality standards.
• Communicate effectively in English and be open to extended travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, or related fields.
• 2–4 years of experience in environmental consulting, preferably in due diligence, liability assessment, regulatory reviews, and compliance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and maintain flexibility in work hours.
• Strong English communication skills (written and spoken).
• Excellent presentation skills and understanding of deal dynamics.
• Knowledge or interest in corporate sustainability, sustainable finance, and ESG data analytics.
• Willingness to travel across India and abroad on tight timelines.
• Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and eagerness to learn.

APAC Ready to Lead Way

At ERM, your work creates impact that matters, helping global organizations tackle the most pressing sustainability challenges while shaping a better future for communities and the environment. Our vision is to empower you to grow, lead, and innovate alongside world-class clients on transformative projects. We prioritize wellbeing, continuous learning, and an inclusive culture where collaboration, expertise, and purpose drive meaningful impact. At ERM, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and innovation thrives. If you’re ready to make sustainability your mission and build a career that creates lasting change, your journey starts here

You can apply for this role through Careers or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee. 

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