About the Role
As Principal Consultant for Corporate ESG Services , you will lead the development and management of the ESG advisory offering within the broader ESG Corporate Services Business Unit, with guidance from the Business Unit Manager. This role combines commercial leadership with technical oversight, ensuring projects are delivered to a high standard while also driving business growth and development. You will serve as a key technical authority and expert reference point for project delivery.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Act as the subject matter expert for ESG advisory services in the UK.
- Lead the definition of current and future market opportunities, key market drivers, and service offerings for ESG advisory work.
- Support the creation and execution of a strong, forward-looking go-to-market strategy aimed at achieving significant commercial growth.
- Prepare tender responses for client opportunities and contribute to larger bid submissions in coordination with the Bid Support Team where required.
- Stay up to date with ESG trends, legislation, national and international standards, guidelines, and technical developments.
- Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients.
- Provide support, leadership, and mentoring to team members.
- Ensure projects are delivered on budget and to the required quality standards.
What’s in It for You?
You will have the opportunity to play a significant role in leading, developing, and coaching the Sustainability team, while also identifying, leading, and contributing to commercial opportunities and the future growth direction of the team.
Who Are We Looking For?
- Someone with a strong and established background in Corporate ESG Advisory services, currently operating at Principal Consultant level.
- A relevant undergraduate degree in a field such as environmental studies, engineering, sustainability, or a related discipline, with a higher degree considered an advantage.
- Strong commercial awareness and business acumen.
- A well-developed professional network.
- Demonstrated experience in sustainability consulting or corporate ESG leadership, with a proven ability to deliver complex and high-impact projects.
- Experience with frameworks and standards such as ESRS/CSRD, IFRS S1/S2, TCFD, and GRI .
- The ability to engage, influence, and build trusted relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders, including C-suite leaders, while helping shape strategic sustainability decisions.
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Principal Consultant – Corporate ESG Services employer: Sigma Earth
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