Sustainability is our business!
ERM is a leading global provider of environmental, health, safety, risk, social consulting services, and sustainability-related services. We collaborate with the world’s foremost organizations, delivering innovative solutions and assisting them in comprehending and addressing their sustainability challenges. To achieve this, we employ over 8,000 professionals across 40 countries and territories, operating from more than 160 offices.
For nearly 50 years, we have collaborated with clients worldwide across diverse industry sectors to assist them in comprehending and managing their environmental, health, safety, risk, and social impacts. The primary sectors we serve include Oil & Gas, Mining, Renewables, Power, Manufacturing, Chemical, and Pharmaceutical. Each of these sectors encounters critical sustainability challenges, and our clients, spanning these and numerous other areas, rely on our expertise to operate more sustainably, thus positively impacting our planet.
ERM is seeking a motivated Consultant – EHS/ESG Auditor to join our team in Bucharest.
Location: Bucharest, Romania
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

About the Role:

• EHS Audits (Due Diligence, Compliance): Conduct environmental, health, and safety audits, including due diligence and compliance assessments, to ensure client adherence to EHS regulations and best practices.
• Health & Safety Experience: Apply knowledge of health and safety (HS) protocols during audits and evaluations, ensuring safe and compliant practices within client operations.
• Environmental Permitting: Support clients through the environmental permitting process, ensuring compliance with local and international regulatory requirements.
• Sustainability Advisory Projects: Provide strategic advice on sustainability initiatives, supporting clients in improving their environmental performance and meeting sustainability goals.
• ESG and Regulatory Compliance: Evaluate and advise on ESG compliance, including alignment with frameworks such as the EU Taxonomy, Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), and relevant ESG standards.
• Contribution to EIA, ESIA, ESDD: Participate in Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA), and Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD) to support project development and sustainability assessments.
• Proposal Support: Assist in the preparation of proposal sections under the guidance of line managers and proposal managers, ensuring that project deliverables meet client expectations.
• Training and Development: Receive on-the-job and dedicated training under ERM guidance to stay updated on industry practices and further develop EHS and ESG expertise.
• Project Management: Manage or coordinate small to medium-sized projects, ensuring on-time delivery, client satisfaction, and adherence to budget and scope.
• Client Relationship Management: Establish and maintain strong working relationships with clients, ensuring high-quality project delivery and fostering long-term collaboration.
• Market and Industry Trend Monitoring: Stay informed about external market trends, industry developments, and regulatory changes, ensuring that audit practices remain up-to-date.
• Knowledge Sharing: Actively contribute to knowledge sharing within the business unit and global practice areas, helping to disseminate best practices and expertise across the organization.

Ideal Candidate:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Environmental Science, Geography, Engineering, Planning and Development, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in EHS and/or environmental impact assessment for major investment projects.
• Fluency in English and Romanian; advanced knowledge of other languages is an advantage but not essential.
• Familiarity with Romanian EHS regulations, including Romanian permitting procedures (EIA, SEA).
• Understanding of relevant international E&S safeguards and standards, such as IFC Performance Standards and EBRD Performance Requirements.
• Strong team player with the ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, while adhering to strict budgets and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.

We offer:

• Profit Sharing: You’ll have the opportunity to share in the company’s financial success, contributing to your overall earnings.
• Promotions and Salary Increases: Your career growth and compensation will be reviewed and potentially enhanced twice a year, ensuring your efforts are recognized and rewarded.
• Medicover: Access to a Medicover plan, which can provide you and your family with comprehensive healthcare coverage.
• Reimbursement for Public Transport: Enjoy the convenience of reimbursement for public transport in Bucharest, making commuting more affordable.
• Meal Tickets: Receive meal tickets to cover your daily lunch expenses, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
• Home-Office Equipment: Get the necessary equipment for a productive home office setup, ensuring you can work efficiently from the comfort of your home.
• Workcation: Experience the flexibility of workcation opportunities, allowing you to work from different locations to rejuvenate and maintain work-life balance.

To Apply:
If you share our values, want to contribute to a better tomorrow and are interested in this role, please send us your CV, preferably in English, by submitting your application via our careers page.

LI-IM

• EHS Audits (Due Diligence, Compliance): Conduct environmental, health, and safety audits, including due diligence and compliance assessments, to ensure client adherence to EHS regulations and best practices.
• Health & Safety Experience: Apply knowledge of health and safety (HS) protocols during audits and evaluations, ensuring safe and compliant practices within client operations.
• Environmental Permitting: Support clients through the environmental permitting process, ensuring compliance with local and international regulatory requirements.
• Sustainability Advisory Projects: Provide strategic advice on sustainability initiatives, supporting clients in improving their environmental performance and meeting sustainability goals.
• ESG and Regulatory Compliance: Evaluate and advise on ESG compliance, including alignment with frameworks such as the EU Taxonomy, Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), and relevant ESG standards.
• Contribution to EIA, ESIA, ESDD: Participate in Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA), and Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD) to support project development and sustainability assessments.
• Proposal Support: Assist in the preparation of proposal sections under the guidance of line managers and proposal managers, ensuring that project deliverables meet client expectations.
• Training and Development: Receive on-the-job and dedicated training under ERM guidance to stay updated on industry practices and further develop EHS and ESG expertise.
• Project Management: Manage or coordinate small to medium-sized projects, ensuring on-time delivery, client satisfaction, and adherence to budget and scope.
• Client Relationship Management: Establish and maintain strong working relationships with clients, ensuring high-quality project delivery and fostering long-term collaboration.
• Market and Industry Trend Monitoring: Stay informed about external market trends, industry developments, and regulatory changes, ensuring that audit practices remain up-to-date.
• Knowledge Sharing: Actively contribute to knowledge sharing within the business unit and global practice areas, helping to disseminate best practices and expertise across the organization