Managing Consultant - Environmental & Social Due Diligence (ESDD)

About the role

ERM Africa is looking for an experienced, commercially minded Managing Consultant to join its growing Environmental & Social Due Diligence (ESDD) practice. The consultant will take a leading role in shaping and growing ERM's transaction advisory and sustainable finance services across Africa, working at the intersection of sustainability, finance and risk management on major investment, development and infrastructure projects.

The role combines technical excellence with leadership responsibilities: you will act as both Project Manager and People Leader, leading complex due diligence assignments, building client relationships, mentoring consultants and contributing to the strategic growth of the practice.

Required profile

• Experience delivering Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD) for major clients.
• A career built within a leading consultancy.
• Strong ESDD experience and a commercially minded approach.

What we offer

• Learning and development through ERM Academy and global technical communities, with structured career progression and leadership opportunities.
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of sustainability, ESG, climate, biodiversity and transaction advisory projects.
• Work with major financial institutions, private equity firms, multinationals, development finance institutions and infrastructure investors.
• Mentoring emerging consultants and helping shape the growth of the ESDD practice.