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Job Summary ERM is seeking a motivated Environmental & Social Consultant to join our team in Shanghai or Beijing. The successful candidate will support the delivery of projects by owning multiple workstreams and building effective working relationships across teams. This role focuses on delivering EHS/ESG/E&S due diligence for M&A transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and project finance, with exposure to frameworks such as the Equator Principles and IFC Performance Standards. Why This Role Matters: Shaping Sustainable Investment Decisions in Asia Pacific As ESG and decarbonization reshape value creation, this role plays a key part in supporting China outbound investment, Fortune 500 companies, private equity firms, and investment banks through complex transactions. You will help translate environmental and social risks into actionable insights, combining technical expertise with critical thinking to support high-stakes decision-making. What You Will Impact You will deliver high-quality work that supports impactful client decisions, while contributing fresh perspectives and problem-solving approaches to strengthen our services. Roles & Responsibilities Perform ESG and EHS due diligence for M&A transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, capital raising, and project finance Conduct Environmental & Social (E&S) due diligence aligned with international standards Execute Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ASTM 1527) and EHS due diligence Conduct desktop reviews and on-site assessments, including: Site inspections and observations Stakeholder interviews Document review and analysis Identify environmental, social, and reputational risks and translate findings into clear, structured reports Perform EHS compliance audits, management system reviews, and regulatory assessments Support EHS permitting and technical advisory work Assess environmental liabilities, including soil and groundwater risks Support proposal preparation and budget estimation Manage project tasks, ensuring quality, timeliness, and health & safety standards Communicate effectively in English; additional language skills are a plus Be willing to travel domestically and internationally, often under tight timelines Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Social Science, or a related field 1–4 years of experience in environmental consulting or relevant areas (e.g., due diligence, compliance, regulatory review). Fresh graduates with relevant internships are welcomed to apply Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Ability to work independently and adapt to a fast-paced, deal-driven environment Strong written and verbal communication skills in English Solid analytical and logical thinking skills, with the ability to structure complex issues clearly Curiosity and confidence to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and think beyond standard approaches Interest in leveraging digital tools (including AI) to improve efficiency and insight generation Interest in ESG, sustainable finance, and environmental risk management High level of initiative, adaptability, and willingness to learn Second foreign language skills will be a plus (e.g. Spanish) APAC Ready to Lead the Way At ERM, your work creates impact that matters, helping global organizations tackle the most pressing sustainability challenges while shaping a better future for communities and the environment. Our vision is to empower you to grow, lead, and innovate alongside world-class clients on transformative projects. We prioritize wellbeing, continuous learning, and an inclusive culture where collaboration, expertise, and purpose drive meaningful impact. At ERM, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and innovation thrives. If you’re ready to make sustainability your mission and build a career that creates lasting change, your journey starts here You can apply for this role through Careers or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee. Discover Life at ERM Curious about our culture and what makes ERM a great place to grow your career? Explore these resources to learn more about our people, values, and the impact we create: Talent Brochure: TM - Candidate brochure Life at ERM: Life at ERM Candidates may be invited to complete an online assessment as part of our recruitment process. All personal information will be handled confidentially and in compliance with data protection laws. At ERM, sustainability is our business. We are the world’s largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance. ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities. Our diverse global team of experts works with the world’s leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation. With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor. Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it). Our team members are passionate about client service. We work closely with our clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM’s purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action. Organizing our people across globally integrated communities of technical and strategic talent positions ERM to be a “boots to boardroom” leader in bringing that value creation to our clients, partners, and the world. We recruit exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability and nurture them to even greater success as specialists. We prepare our consultants to bring integrated, innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients and provide opportunities for ongoing development across a variety of subject areas related to technical, business, and personal growth. At ERM, effort pays off and becomes career defining work that leaves a positive imprint on our planet. ERM Homepage Explore All Open Roles Explore Early Careers Roles Explore Experienced Professional Roles Explore Partnership Roles Quick guides for accessing and managing your ERM Candidate Home account. Create a New Candidate Account Reset Your Candidate Home Password Processing Notice
Erm
Shanghai
Consulting Associate / Consulting Senior Associate, M&A.
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