Environmental & Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) Lead – Mining Projects
A leading global Mining consultancy is expanding its international Environmental & Social Assessment team in London and looking to hire an experienced Environmental & Social Impact Assessment Project Manager with a strong consultancy background in the mining sector.
This is a London-based role with regular international travel across Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and South America, supporting major mining developments in emerging economies.
The Role
You’ll play a key role in winning and delivering large, complex ESIA and ESDD projects, working closely with a multidisciplinary international team. Responsibilities include:
* Project managing large-scale Environmental & Social Impact Assessments
* Leading Environmental & Social Due Diligence (ESDD) assignments
* Overseeing Environmental & Social Management Plans and Action Plans
* Contributing to environmental chapters of feasibility studies
* Coordinating internal specialists and external consultants
* Leading proposals, bids, and high-quality technical reporting
* Acting as a senior client-facing contact on international mining projects
About You
You’ll bring solid consultancy experience delivering ESIA projects in the mining sector, along with:
* Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing clients
* Strong track record in bids, tenders, and business development
* Excellent knowledge of international ESIA standards, including:
* IFC Performance Standards
* World Bank Environmental & Social Standards
* EBRD Environmental & Social Requirements
* Experience working with IFIs and finance-sector clients (e.g. EBRD, IFC, KfW, PE funds, banks, legal advisors) is highly desirable
* Ability to review and sign off work as a Qualified Person
* Willingness to travel regularly internationally
What’s On Offer
* Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
* Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
* Strong career development framework with clear progression
* Exposure to high-profile international mining projects
* Supportive, collaborative, and inclusive working culture
This is an excellent opportunity for an ESIA professional looking to step into a high-impact, internationally focused leadership role within a well-established sustainability consultancy.
Please contact Anna Holtmon-Jones or apply via the link below.