Managing Consultant - Water Services (Mid-Senior Level)

About The Role
ERM is looking for a motivated hydrogeologist to join our growing Water Services team in South Africa.
You will deliver groundwater projects across Africa for global clients, working across environmental and social impact assessment, transaction due diligence, capital project delivery and corporate sustainability.ERM Water Services, South AfricaERM is looking for a motivated hydrogeologist to join our growing Water Services team in South Africa.
You will deliver groundwater projects across Africa for global clients, working across environmental and social impact assessment, transaction due diligence, capital project delivery and corporate sustainability.This is an opportunity for a hydrogeologist at mid-career level to take real ownership of projects, managing delivery, directing junior team members, and building client relationships, within a global sustainability leader.What You'll DoManage the day-to-day delivery of groundwater scopes: planning, budgets, programme, client liaison and quality of outputDeliver aquifer-scale groundwater resource assessments, including conceptual site models, recharge and yield estimation, abstraction and dewatering assessment, aquifer testing and interpretation, and groundwater quality characterisationPrepare groundwater specialist studies and management plans for ESIAs, in line with international best practice and country-specific requirementsDeliver groundwater components of environmental and social due diligence for transactions, including contamination and abstraction riskContribute to corporate water risk and stewardship work, including site and catchment water risk analysisProvide first-line technical direction and review to junior consultants, and mentor them as they developSupport proposals, technical scoping and cost estimating, and maintain client relationships to build repeat businessWhat You'll BringBachelor's degree with Honours (Master's beneficial) in Hydrogeology, Geohydrology, Geology or a related earth scienceSeven or more years' consulting experience in hydrogeology, including hands-on delivery of aquifer-scale groundwater resource assessmentsPractical experience delivering groundwater studies for ESIAs prepared to lender standards, with a working understanding of the IFC Performance Standards and the Equator PrinciplesDemonstrated project management in a multi-project environment, managing scope, budget and programme, and coordinating input from othersStrong written and verbal communication, including report writing for technical and non-technical audiencesRegistration with SACNASP, or eligibility to registerWillingness to travel within Africa for fieldwork and client workAdvantageousExperience in the mining sector, particularly mine water, dewatering or closureNumerical groundwater modelling capability, for example MODFLOW, FEFLOW or equivalentInterest in corporate sustainability and water stewardship, including reporting frameworks such as CSRD, TNFD, AWS and CDPWho We Are
As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world's leading organisations to create innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlock commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.
At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career.ERM is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive, it is an essential part of what makes ERM a great place to build a career and helps us create better solutions for our clients.We welcome talent from all backgrounds and provide equal opportunities for every candidate.
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