Principal Consultant - Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD)

Description

WSP has a new opportunity for a Principal Consultant – Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD) to join our Environmental Planning and Advisory team. The role is based in Gauteng, Cape Town or Durban . This role is pivotal in delivering high-quality environmental and social due diligence services to our clients, ensuring compliance with international standards and contributing to sustainable development.

This role offers you an opportunity to join a global organisation with a reputation for excellence and working on exciting projects across the continent.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver international projects with a primary focus on Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) to meet international finance institution requirements (e.g. IFC, World Bank) and Equator Principle Standards, and deliver local and international (Africa) Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD) projects based on IFC and Equator Principles Standards to also meet local and international Lender standards.
• Key client / account relationship management, participation in marketing and business development activities, and development of ESIA and ESDD proposals.
• Contribute to and drive the business strategy for the ESIA and ESDD service sector.
• Where required, provide a support role to the delivery of ESIAs in line with South African and international lender standards, and permit compliance audits in terms of South African legal requirements.

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Qualifications

Key Competencies and Generic Skills

Additional Requirements

Strong preference will be given to :

The following will also be advantageous

Additional information

What's in it for you?

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

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