Impact Assessment / Environmental Senior Consulting Associate

Country: Romania. You will be part of our interdisciplinary and international team and will collaborate with ERM offices in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region and even beyond.

ERM is looking for a motivated Environmental Senior Consulting Associate to join its team in Romania and help our clients in some or all of the following areas, for example, but not limited to:

• Contribute to development impact assessment and mitigation measures to feed the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) in line with Romanian / EU as well as with requirements of international lenders (IFC-International Financing Corporation, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Equator Principles 4 etc.), under project manager coordination and guidance
• Contribute to Environmental and Social Due Diligence Assessments (ESDDs) as part of financing processes by international lenders
• Monitoring and evaluation of progress against commitments made in the EIA / ESIA
• Support preparation of sections in the proposals, under the guidance of line manager and proposal managers
• Support for EHS/ ESG audits (due diligence, compliance, etc.), environmental permitting, sustainability advisory projects, etc., under project manager coordination and guidance
• Previous experience in one of the following areas: noise, air, soil, biodiversity, socio-economic, stakeholder engagement,  community an occupational health &safety, H&S, E&S policies, management plans, in studies like  RIM/ EIA , Biodiversity baseline  reports, Biodiversity impact assessment, Critical habitats assessment, Appropriate Assessment
• Support other dedicated tasks, as required, under ERM guidance and on the job / dedicated trainings.

As an Environmental Senior Consulting Associate within the team, you will be responsible for:

• Applying client/sector knowledge when carrying out tasks associated with drafting project deliverables
• Performing site visits for data collection as part of delivering projects
• Using ERM’s methodologies and technologies consistently in line with ERM and client expectations.
• Contributing to successfully delivering small discrete tasks on projects and /or proposals
• Understanding how work of the project team or practice community contributes to ERM’s success

Ideal Candidate:

• University degree/ Master of Science in Environmental Science, Geography, Engineering, Planning and Development or a related discipline;
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in environmental impact assessment of major investment projects/ environmental projects
• Fluency in English and Romanian. Advance knowledge of other languages would be an advantage
• Familiar with Romanian environmental regulation, including with Romanian permitting procedures (EIA, SEA)
• Understanding of relevant international E&S Safeguards and Standards, i.e. IFC Performance Standards, EBRD Performance Requirements
• Commercial acumen, business development and project management skills
• Commitment to excellence, and to health and safety
• Excellent leadership and communication (both verbal and written) skills
• Team player
• Ability to work under pressure and deal with multiple tasks and projects in parallel, under strict budgets and deadlines
• Interpersonal skills and team orientation
• Willingness to travel and perform work in country and internationally (special focus in Hungary)
• Ability to drive (hold a valid driver’s license)
• Excellent computer skills are a must

We offer:

• A diverse and inclusive working environment
• Hybrid type of work
• A wide range of varied tasks in an international environment and the opportunity to spread out to our worldwide ERM network
• An employer who promotes your professional development by targeted on- and off- the- job training
• Flat hierarchies and a co-operative working atmosphere
• An attractive and performance-oriented remuneration, local benefits (private healthcare services) and flexible working hours

We are looking forward to your application in English, including start date and salary expectations.

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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..