Principal Socio-Economic Consultant

Our time is NOW.

As a Socio-Economic specialist in our Capital Project Delivery team you will work with the world’s leading organisations on the delivery of large complex projects and initiatives. You’ll work in the area of social sustainability, leading a focus in social and economic assessments, helping clients to secure consents and a social license to operate across a wide range of industries and market sectors.

You will lead on a wide array of projects including renewables – solar, onshore wind, offshore wind, hydrogen, and carbon capture and storage (CCS), as well as projects within extractives, finance, technology and transport sectors. Whilst a large portion of immediate project work is based in the UK, this exciting role has scope to lead international projects including Environmental Social Impact Assessments (ESIA’s).

The role

• Technical leadership of socio-economic assessments or business cases, human population and community assessments to UK government funding programmes, EIA, and consenting programmes
• Advise on matters relating to economic development, social value, social performance and social sustainability, community benefit, etc
• Lead business development activities, through the development of proposals, client presentations, and technical marketing initiatives
• Work with less experienced consultants to provide training and guidance on the delivery of socio-economic assessment contributions

Why join ERM?

We are committed to building a sustainable future with the world’s leading organisations, but we believe that change starts at home. That’s why we’ve operated the ERM Foundation(https://www.erm.com/erm-foundation/) since 1995. Take a look at the Foundation Annual Report – we think you’ll be impressed.

We offer flexible working to suit your life – need to do the school run? Not a problem! More productive and happy if you work from home a few days per week? Go ahead! Love to travel? Ask about our Cross Border Remote Working! You’ll have 25 days annual leave + public holidays, 6% pension contribution, EV car salary sacrifice scheme (Octopus), twice annual promotion opportunities, annual salary review and performance related bonus, private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection, employee assistance programme, volunteering and Give As You Earn opportunities, travel season ticket loan, premium account for Calm (the #1 app for sleep and meditation), Cycle2Work Scheme, plus discounts on gym membership and gift cards for a wide variety of retailers and restaurants. We also offer employees a Safety First, diverse and inclusive culture in which difference is embraced, valued and celebrated. With a robust career framework in place and 20+ technical communities of global experts you can join, there are great opportunities to advance your career here at ERM.

About you

• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline such as economics, geography or a social science
• Seasoned professional already operating at Principal Consultant level or above, requiring very little direction
• Extensive experience of conducting socio-economic impact assessments in line with UK technical guidance (including, for example, HMT Green Book)
• Expert level knowledge of UK EIA planning and consenting regimes including TCPA and DCO
• An ability to co-ordinate with UK and international teams to support company campaigns and growth initiatives
• Demonstrable experience working within cross-cultural team environments - this will be critical to success
• Fluent in spoken and written English; additional languages would be advantageous
• Very strong analytical, report writing and Excel skills

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