Senior Consultant

Job Description

As a Senior Consultant at ESC, you will play a critical role in delivering high‑quality environmental consultancy services across Asia. Reporting to the Principal Consultant, you will lead multidisciplinary planning‑phase assignments such as environmental and social impact assessments (EIA/ESIA/ESHIA), baseline and feasibility studies, biodiversity and technical assessments, permitting support, and development of management plans. In this role, you will ensure strong project management, high‑quality deliverables, and constructive engagement with clients, authorities and internal teams, while also contributing to business development and supporting junior team members.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead planning‑phase studies, including EIAs/ESIAs/ESHIAs, baseline assessments, feasibility studies and permitting submissions.
• Produce high‑quality deliverables such as technical reports, proposals, tenders and planning‑stage documentation.
• Support integrated environmental and social assessments and ensure compliance with regulatory and international frameworks.
• Conduct biodiversity‑related assessments including baseline studies, critical habitat screening, impact assessment and management/action planning.
• Develop survey and sampling methodologies and oversee field surveys where required.
• Support environmental domain work across air, noise, water, soil and solid waste planning.
• Liaise with clients, authorities, donors and stakeholders to support approvals and planning processes.
• Facilitate consultations, workshops and technical discussions.
• Mentor Consultants and Associate Consultants; support coordination and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to proposals, EOIs, pricing and opportunity development, support client relationship growth.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science/engineering, ecology/biodiversity, planning or related discipline, Master's degree advantageous.
• 8–12 years’ experience in planning‑phase environmental consulting, including EIA/ESIA/ESHIA, feasibility studies, biodiversity assessments and permitting.
• Knowledge of regional regulatory frameworks and international safeguards.
• Strong project management, analytical and report‑writing skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with GIS or environmental modelling tools advantageous.
• Professional integrity and ability to work collaboratively across teams and regions.

Employment Type: Full-time

To be considered for the role, please click the link below and fill in our job application form.

https://forms.office.com/r/fWyYdr9Sz9

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

EnviroSolutions & Consulting (ESC) is the leading Environment, Safety, and Sustainability consultancy in Asia. Our international and multidisciplinary teams are uniquely equipped with Local Knowledge and Global Expertise.

We deliver comprehensive, integrated, and client-focused solutions to cover a multitude of technical disciplines. Leveraging our established professional relationships with regulatory authorities, whilst drawing on our deep local and legislative insights, we are committed to successfully managing your environment, safety, and sustainability project needs.

Trusted by clients from Asia and beyond, we are consistently recognized for our innovative services and insightful solutions to bring you exceptional value. ESC supports our regional clients with the largest local teams of experienced consultants.

Our Mission is to bring our talent, expertise, and experience across the Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) spectrum to provide smart, cost-effective and practical solutions to the EHS and Sustainability challenges our clients and the broader community face.

We invite you to develop your fullest potential, hone the right technical skills and sharpen your environment, safety, and sustainability knowledge with high performing and global team of experts.

With a collaborative and empowering culture, ESC attracts and retains multidisciplinary and excellent employees. Our talents are drawn from a mix of nationalities and professional backgrounds with an extensive Asian and international experience.