ESG Consultant - Senior in London

Job Description

Senior ESG Consultant Thomas Search are delighted to be partnering with a high-growth, specialist ESG consultancy to appoint a Senior ESG Consultant into their expanding advisory team.This role is ideal for an experienced ESG professional looking to step into a senior, client-facing position leading complex projects, influencing stakeholders, and helping organisations navigate their ESG journey with confidence and clarity. The Opportunity As a Senior Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in the delivery of ESG advisory projects across a diverse, international client base. You'll combine strong technical capability with project leadership, client management and commercial awareness, working closely with senior stakeholders, lenders and developers to deliver meaningful ESG outcomes.This is a role that offers autonomy, responsibility and a clear pathway to Principal level. Key Responsibilities Project Leadership & Delivery

• Take ownership of ESG projects, managing teams, timelines and deliverables end-to-end.
• Support the delivery of international ESG projects across multiple sectors, including lender- and developer-led mandates.
• Scope projects effectively, defining resources, timeframes and delivery requirements.
• Apply strong commercial discipline to ensure projects deliver against business objectives.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders.

 ESG Strategy & Technical Advisory

• Lead the development of ESG reports, strategies, disclosures and management systems.
• Provide high-quality, pragmatic ESG advice aligned to client business objectives and industry best practice.
• Interpret complex ESG data and research to identify risks, opportunities and strategic insights.
• Support delivery across multiple ESG service lines where required.

 Required Skills

• Degree-qualified in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Geography, Economics or a related discipline.
• 4 – 8 years' experience within ESG, sustainability or environmental consulting (or relevant in-house role).
• Strong knowledge of ESG frameworks, reporting standards and methodologies, (eg.IFC, Equator Principals, World Bank).
• Proven experience managing and delivering multiple ESG projects concurrently.
• Confident engaging senior stakeholders and translating ESG complexity into clear advice.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Commercially aware, proactive and solutions-focused.

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