Consulting Director, Due Diligence; EHS​/ESG

Job Overview

Lead ESG Due Diligence for high‑stakes transactions across the Gulf region. This role guides clients through complex mergers, acquisitions, and portfolio decisions, translating environmental, health, safety, and ESG risks into clear, actionable business insights.

• Lead medium to large‑scale due diligence and ESG advisory projects for private equity and corporate clients.
• Provide actionable insights on environmental, health, safety, and social risks that influence strategic business decisions.
• Advise clients on liabilities, risks, and opportunities associated with transactions across multiple sectors.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders while collaborating with ERM’s global subject matter experts.
• Drive client engagement through clear communication, responsiveness, and trusted advisory relationships.
• Analyze complex environmental and ESG data to articulate commercial implications of risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate across regions and technical disciplines to ensure seamless, high‑quality project execution.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, climate science, environmental science, geology, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years (10+ years preferred) of experience in environmental consulting with a focus on due diligence projects.
• Strong knowledge of ASTM Phase I standards and core business/legal concepts of transactions.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations and multi‑sector experience (e.g., O&G, manufacturing, chemicals, infrastructure).
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills with proven ability to produce comprehensive technical reports.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced consulting environment, manage multiple projects, and travel as needed.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools.

• Experience advising on ESG strategies and climate‑related risks.
• Exposure to private equity or financial sector transactions.

Houston, TX

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