Senior Project Consultant - Environmental Consulting

About the role

Aurecon is hiring a Senior Project Consultant who provides environmental consulting and project delivery support across a broad portfolio of projects. The consultant contributes to high-quality technical solutions, supports client relationship development, ensures compliance with regulatory and industry requirements, and works with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project outcomes aligned with commercial objectives and sustainable development goals.

Key responsibilities

• Business development: prepare technical and financial proposals, identify opportunities, coordinate with technical specialists, and take part in client meetings and presentations.
• Project management: lead and manage environmental and social assessment projects from initiation to completion, acting as Project Manager, Project Director or Technical Lead as required; plan, coordinate and supervise fieldwork such as baseline studies, stakeholder consultations, surveys and site assessments; manage schedules, budgets, resources and deliverables; coordinate with clients, government agencies and subcontractors.
• Technical assessments and reporting: lead preparation of EIAs, ESIA, ESDD, planning studies, compliance reports and other deliverables; review subcontractor and team reports; give technical guidance during fieldwork and analysis.
• Quality assurance and mentorship: ensure consistency and accuracy of deliverables, mentor junior consultants, and help build internal methodologies and best practices.
• Other duties: support strategic planning, resource planning and staffing, monitor project risks, and maintain client relationships.

Required profile

• 8+ years of experience in environmental consulting, sustainability, environmental planning, impact assessment, permitting or related fields.
• DENR-EMB-accredited EIA Preparer with experience in EIA/ESIA/ESDD and environmental compliance assessments.
• Experience with ESDD, E&S compliance audits and ESMS audits.
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Planning, Biology, Ecology, Sustainability, Natural Resources Management or a related discipline; a Master's degree is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine environmental regulations, permitting requirements, legislation and industry standards.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams, managing client relationships and supporting business development.

Required skills

• Knowledge of international frameworks such as ADB, AIIB, IFC Performance Standards, World Bank EHS Guidelines, Equator Principles and GIIP requirements.
• Project management, proposal preparation, field investigations, technical report writing and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving and organisational skills.