Principal Consultant

5 months ago


Johannesburg, South Africa ERM Group Full time

ERM is looking for applicants at a Principal Consultant Level with onshore renewables experience to join our Capital Project Delivery team in South Africa. Our long-term clients include some of the largest developers and project financiers. We work across a wide variety of projects including onshore wind, solar, battery storage, and grid connection across Africa.

Responsibilities will include:
- Provide leadership, and deliver results to expand ERM’s client base in the Renewable Energy Sector. Serve as a key member of the “core” technical team to drive growth in the areas of facility siting & permitting, and environmental risk assessment in the renewable sector.- Managing onshore renewable projects including (amongst others) ESIAs, Audits, and Due Diligences for a range of clients in both South Africa and other African countries.- Developing and expanding long-term client relationships that will lead to repeat business and maintain ERM’s impressive repeat engagement rate, while supporting or managing successful client engagement, including continual improvement and excellence in customer service.-
- Support with winning and delivery of technical work relating to the renewable energy sector in Africa within ERM as needed, including market intelligence and management consulting and actively teaming with colleagues in other offices, regions, and service lines to deliver project opportunities.- Proposal preparation, sales, business development and client management.- Preparing and delivering reports, presentations, and other documents for client deliverables.- Supervising project team(s) and coaching and mentoring more junior staff.

Requirements include:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Management. A higher degree is an advantage.- Minimum ten (10 to 12) years of experience in the environmental field (ESIAs, Audits, and Due Diligences).- Track record of successful delivery to clients within the renewables industry.- Demonstrated ability to establish and grow a high performing team.- Track record in selling and delivering consulting services to senior client representatives.- South African Environmental Assessment Practitioner Registration.- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).- High proficiency with standard industry software tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office suite).- Ability to communicate frequently with clients and co-workers and share information effectively.- Ability to work collaboratively in both office based and remote environments.- Strong conceptual and analytical skills - both quantitative and qualitative.- Flexibility and responsiveness in managing multiple projects simultaneously (sometimes under pressured conditions).- Self-motivation with an ability to work independently.- Proficiency at planning, directing, and coordinating the work activity of others.- Frequent travel by airplane or car as necessary to perform work at other locations.

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, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status or disability status.

Thank you for your interest in ERM.



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