Job Description

ERM INDIA:

ERM has had a presence in India since 1995 and today is the leading provider of environmental, health & safety, risk and social consulting services in the Indian market. With over 170 full time staff working out of offices in New Delhi/ Gurgaon, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru and Kolkata, ERM has unparalleled capacity and reach in the region.

ERM is uniquely qualified in the Indian and South Asian region to provide advice and assistance for all phases of a company's evolution. Whether it's reducing risk and liability exposure associated with a transaction, improving environmental, health and safety performance of an operational asset, or mitigating social, community and reputational risks for a major capital project, we can leverage our local and global networks to assemble the best team to meet your needs. ERM's regulatory advisory experience in India also includes the framing of new environmental and sustainable development policies and legislation.

In addition to being ISO 9001 certified, ERM is also accredited by NABET/ QCI (Government of India) as an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Consultant for projects requiring Environmental Clearance from Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) or State EIA Authorities (SEIAAs) for key industrial and infrastructure sector projects.

ERM's team of social specialists in India provide specialized advisory pertaining to social impact assessments, resettlement planning and implementation, human rights and social due diligence and implementation of social management systems. Our team is a center of excellence for regional and global requirements on social performance services and human rights assignments.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

As part of the continued growth and innovation, ERM has an opportunity to join an organisation with Sustainability at its heart.

We are looking for an established professional who is interested in being part of this thriving global community - outstanding individual who combines strong desires around consulting and technical development - to foster and expand a network of excellent client relationships. We seek talented specialists to help us drive the continued growth of ERM's business and further advancing our reputation for supporting development of some of the world's most complex projects.

This is an opportunity for an individual looking to further his/her career in a global environmental/social leader that aims to lead the field in sustainability consulting. A career as an ERM Employee is unique. Our model offers unparalleled opportunities for consultants with ambition, vision and proven expertise, providing:

Unique Career Growth & Learning Opportunities in a Global Environment

Culture of working for an organisation with "Sustainability at its heart" and a company that promotes environmental awareness within the community through the ERM Foundation

Diversified Environmental, Health and Safety Exposure across industries and locations

Opportunities to be involved in collaboration across borders

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

We are looking for an environment specialist to accentuate our team and assist in the following:

Conduct baseline surveys and environmental screening for Environmental and Social impact assessment (EIA/ESIA) studies

Assist team in conducting and participating in environmental baseline monitoring studies on air, water, noise, land use, soil etc. based on updated environmental regulations and standards

Analysis and interpretation of environmental baseline data to understand historical trends and assess potential impacts

Prepare environmental/Social management plans (EMP/ESMP on environmental parameters such as air, water, noise, land use, soil etc.

Conducting environmental due diligence and similar assessments based on established international standards (EP, IFC, ADB, The World Bank, JBIC etc.) and preparation of corrective action plans.

Collaborate with other ERM global practitioners to execute EIA/ESIA projects. Participate in teams comprised of CPD professionals from multiple offices around the global ERM organization

Preferable experience in working on models/ software related to impact prediction and analysis

Approved EIA Coordinator/Functional area expert (FAE) as per the NABET requirement (Optional).

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

B. Tech/ M. Tech in environmental engineering or master's degree in environmental sciences, environmental management, environmental studies, or related discipline

1-10 years and above experience in Environment impact assessment and related baseline studies

Previous experience working with multi-disciplinary teams in a consultancy environment

Strong background in environmental planning and impact assessment, & providing advice to private sector and government clients

Practical knowledge and understanding of quantitative analysis tools and techniques related to environmental baseline studies and impact assessment

Excellent report writing skills. Fluency in both written and spoken English is a fundamental requirement. Candidate should also include fluency in other Indian languages and also foreign languages (French and Spanish preferred)

Willingness to travel, including field work exceeding 2 weeks

Who We Are:

As the world's leading sustainability consulting firm, ERM is uniquely positioned to contribute to the environment and society through the expertise and energy of our employees worldwide. Sustainability is what we do, and is at the heart of both our service offerings and how we operate our business. For our people, our vision means attracting, inspiring, developing and rewarding our people to work with the best clients and on the biggest challenges, thus creating valuable careers. We achieve our vision in a sustainable manner by maintaining and living our ERM values that include Accountability, Caring for our People, Client Focus, Collaboration, Empowerment, and Transparency.

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status or disability status.

Thank you for your interest in ERM.