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Environmental & Social Manager


Company : Allen & York


Location : brighton, south east england


Created : 2025-04-21


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job Title: Environmental & Social Manager Location: Remote (UK-based) Job Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive / Market-RelatedAre you passionate about delivering impactful environmental and social solutions in international development projects? We're supporting the search for an experienced Environmental & Social Manager to join a dynamic consultancy working on turnkey infrastructure and sustainability initiatives across agriculture, rural development, and the full water cycle.This is a unique opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering projects in diverse regions, particularly in West Africa. The role involves guiding environmental strategy, ensuring compliance with international sustainability standards, and managing stakeholder engagement across complex, multi-phase infrastructure programmes.As Environmental & Social Manager, you will lead the development of Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) and Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs) aligned with global benchmarks including the IFC Performance Standards, World Bank Environmental and Social Standards (ESS), and the Equator Principles. Your expertise will support decision-making across project lifecyclesfrom design and financing through to implementation and monitoring.Key Responsibilities:Provide environmental advisory services across international infrastructure projectsPrepare and review ESIAs, ESMPs, risk assessments, and related documentationLiaise with financial institutions, export credit agencies, and other stakeholdersMonitor compliance with environmental and social safeguards, including subcontractor oversightCollaborate with internal teams and external consultants to support environmental and social performanceProduce high-quality technical reports and mitigation strategiesCandidate Profile:Bachelors degree in environmental science, Environmental Engineering or related field (Masters preferred)Experience in environmental or sustainability consultancyProven experience working with multilateral institutions, ECAs, or similar funding bodiesFamiliarity with IFC, World Bank, OECD, and Equator Principles standardsStrong communication and stakeholder engagement skillsFluency in Spanish is essential; French is highly desirableWillingness to travel internationally as requiredInterested?This role is ideal for professionals looking to make a meaningful impact on global sustainability through high-profile, internationally funded infrastructure projects. Interested? Apply Now.Allen & York delivering Sustainable Recruitment Solutions since 1993.About us Allen & York have been matching purposeful people with purpose-led organisations for 30 years. We partner with our clients and candidates on roles that build an understanding of climate change, promote sustainability and create inclusive and responsible organisations, working towards a sustainable world for us all. Committed to inclusiveness in the workplace, we aim to increase diversity across all areas and therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability. Let us help build a better world, together.