Manager, ESG Advisory

The Environmental Regeneration Services Company ("REEF"), is a specialized subsidiary of Red Sea Global delivering integrated environmental, sustainability, and ESG advisory services across the built and natural environment. Through a multidisciplinary team of specialists, REEF supports clients in achieving responsible, resilient, and sustainable outcomes through science-based solutions and practical expertise.

Job Purpose:

REEF is seeking an experienced, client-facing ESG Manager to deliver high-quality ESG advisory engagements spanning strategy development and implementation, sustainability reporting, materiality assessments (single- and double), ESG data governance, KPI frameworks, climate-related disclosures, and sustainability performance management.

Working with public and private sector clients, developers, asset owners, and corporates, the ESG Manager will translate ESG ambitions into practical strategies, governance structures, implementation roadmaps, reporting frameworks, and measurable outcomes - managing complex engagements end-to-end and producing client-ready outputs with limited supervision while leading multidisciplinary teams and engaging senior stakeholders.

ESG Strategy and Advisory Delivery

• Lead the development of ESG and sustainability strategies, roadmaps, governance frameworks, and performance measurement systems for a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Conduct ESG assessments, benchmarking, materiality reviews, and gap analyses to inform strategic decision-making.
• Support clients in aligning ESG priorities, reporting, and implementation activities with applicable regulations, stakeholder expectations, and industry best practices.
• Provide strategic ESG advisory services to senior client stakeholders on emerging trends, risks, opportunities, and disclosure requirements.

Materiality Assessment

• Lead impact and double materiality assessments, including stakeholder engagement, topic prioritization, and materiality analysis.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement, evaluate and analyze ESG impacts, risks, opportunities, dependencies, and financial implications to establish material priorities.
• Develop materiality assessments and recommendations aligned with leading frameworks and standards, including GRI, CSRD/ESRS, IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards (ISSB), and other applicable reporting requirements.

ESG Implementation

• Support the implementation of ESG strategies through governance frameworks, policies, management systems, and performance monitoring processes.
• Establish ESG governance structures, KPI ownership models, reporting workflows, and accountability mechanisms to support effective execution.
• Monitor progress against ESG commitments and identify opportunities to enhance sustainability performance and outcomes.
• Advise clients on embedding ESG considerations into business operations, decision-making, and organizational processes.

Sustainability Reporting and Disclosures

• Lead the preparation of sustainability reports, disclosure frameworks, and reporting readiness assessments.
• Develop ESG reporting approaches aligned with leading frameworks, including GRI, IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards (ISSB), SASB, TCFD, and other applicable disclosure requirements.
• Support clients in establishing ESG data management, validation, and reporting processes to enable accurate and auditable disclosures.
• Coordinate with client stakeholders to collect, review, and validate ESG information and disclosures.

Climate, Carbon, and Sustainable Finance Advisory

• Support climate risk and opportunity assessments, including the evaluation of physical and transition risks.
• Contribute to climate-related disclosures and reporting aligned with TCFD, IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards (ISSB S2), and other applicable frameworks.
• Support the development of decarbonization strategies, climate action plans, and broader climate transition initiatives.

Client Engagement and Project Management

• Manage multiple ESG consulting engagements from initiation through final delivery.
• Lead client interactions, workshops, stakeholder discussions, and technical meetings, providing clear and practical ESG advice.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and subject matter experts to deliver integrated ESG solutions and client outcomes.
• Build strong client relationships, identify opportunities for follow-on work, and support proposal development, scope definition, and business growth activities.

Quality Assurance and Technical Leadership

• Review and contribute to technical deliverables to ensure quality, consistency, and alignment with applicable standards, client requirements, and project objectives.
• Support the development of REEF's ESG Community of Practice (CoP) including methodologies, tools, service offerings, and business development materials.
• Maintain knowledge of emerging ESG regulations, reporting standards, climate disclosures, and market trends to inform client advisory services.
• Mentor junior team members and support the development of ESG capabilities…