Senior Environmental and Social Consultant (EMEA)

Do you have extensive knowledge about Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD), Environmental and Social Impact Assessments and project management for renewable energy projects and do you thrive in an international work environment where you play an important part in supporting the Green Transition towards a more sustainable future? Then this position as Senior Environmental and Social Consultant with K2 Management might be the next great challenge for you.

K2 Management is a global, independent, and leading consultancy working exclusively within the renewable industry. We are currently seeking a Senior Environmental and Social Consultant for our HSEQ team who can deliver high quality and optimum environmental and social support to our clients’ renewable energy projects. The position can be based at our headquarters in Aarhus or at one of our offices in Copenhagen, Aarhus, Bristol, Glasgow, or Hamburg. You will report to our Director, HSEQ & RM.

Areas of responsibility:
As Senior Environmental and Social Consultant you will be part of an international team and have the chance to support on a variety of renewable energy projects across different markets. You will have the opportunity to lead the approach and further development of ESDD competencies within K2 Management.

Areas of responsibility will include:

• Environmental and Social review and advisory during Lenders Environmental and Social Assessment (LESA) project phase
• Review and advisory on project compliance with international ESG standards (IFC Performance Standards and applicable World Bank Group’s Environmental Health and Safety guidelines, Equator Principles 4, International Labour (ILO) standards among others)
• Environmental and Consenting review and assessment during Due Diligence (Acquisition and Vendor DD) Pre-feasibility studies and project development
• Environmental risks and constraints identification and management
• Project management including management of sub-contractors and review and quality assurance of 3rd party review and assessment documentation
• Report writing and review
• Participate in optimizing internal processes

The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree within a relevant field.
• 5-8 years of experience working within ESDD, environmental and social impact assessments, or similar of renewable energy projects.
• Strong ability to work independently and to be proactive and seek information within the organisation.
• Willingness to support and guide more junior staff within the team.
• Preferably, some experience of a working environment involving flexibility towards moving deadlines, fluctuating workloads, and of working with colleagues and clients in different time zones.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbally and in writing.

As a person, you are enthusiastic, independent, and service-oriented, always aiming at delivering high quality work, providing optimum support, and demonstrating flexibility. You have a structured, methodical, and committed approach to your assignments, while at the same time maintaining a great overview. You have an open-minded and cooperative personality, always keeping in mind what is best for the company, and your diplomatic skills and honesty are requirements in a multi-cultural organization with high ethical standards.

About K2 Management
At K2 Management, we support our clients in their efforts to develop and operate renewable energy projects that achieve the best possible return on investment. We are a global team of highly experienced specialists with practical knowledge from wind projects all over the world. We are committed to supporting our clients’ efforts to achieve their renewable project milestones, within targeted cost, schedule, and quality parameters, so the resulting farms operate as expected. K2 Management has offices worldwide and employs approx. 165 people today.

You will be working with great colleagues in a global organization with the opportunity to be close to our core business, which is developing and supporting onshore and offshore projects all over the world on behalf of our clients. We work as one team with respect, credibility, and dedication as our core values. Overall, you will have a job where you have every opportunity to put your legal and commercial footprint in the organization and develop your skills as a team member of a highly professional environment with solid technical and commercial commitment.

Our people are fundamental to our business, and we strive to offer an environment where every employee feels safe and included as their true, authentic self. We are committed to cultivating a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion across K2 Management, and believe that collaboration between individuals with varied backgrounds, cultures and experiences combines to build a stronger, more agile, and competitive company.

We encourage everyone to apply regardless of gender, nationality, race, religion, or any other characteristics protected by law. We look forward to receiving your application. For further information, please visit www.k2management.com

Lokation: Aarhus (DK)