Consulting Associate / Consulting Senior Associate, M&A

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

The successful candidate will support project teams in the delivery of environmental, health, safety, and sustainability consulting projects for corporate and financial sector clients.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Conduct environmental, health and safety (EHS) assessments and regulatory compliance reviews for industrial facilities;
• Support environmental and social due diligence (ESDD) and EHS due diligence projects for mergers and acquisitions, project finance, corporate transactions, and investment activities;
• Review and analyze environmental permits, regulatory requirements, monitoring reports, management system documentation, and other technical information;
• Participate in site visits, facility inspections, management interviews, and field assessments;
• Conduct regulatory and technical research related to environmental and EHS topics;
• Identify key environmental and EHS risks and develop practical recommendations for clients;
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and client deliverables in both English and Chinese;
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across ERM’s local and international offices;
• Support business development activities, including proposal preparation and market research when required.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline;
• 0-3 years of relevant experience in environmental consulting, environmental compliance, EHS management, environmental assessment, due diligence, or related fields;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex information and identify key risks and issues;
• Demonstrated logical thinking and critical reasoning skills, including the ability to synthesize information from multiple sources and develop structured conclusions;
• Strong research, report writing, and communication skills;
• High attention to detail and ability to work effectively under tight deadlines;
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced consulting environment;
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required;
• Good written and spoken English and Mandarin.

Preferred

• Familiarity with environmental regulations, permitting, compliance management, or industrial operations;
• Internship or project experience in consulting, manufacturing, chemical, energy, infrastructure, or environmental sectors;
• Knowledge of international standards and frameworks such as IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, or ASTM environmental due diligence standards would be an advantage;
• Experience reviewing environmental permits, environmental impact assessments (EIAs), monitoring reports, or EHS management systems is a plus.

Why Join ERM

At ERM, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work on high-profile projects across a diverse range of industries;
• Collaborate with leading environmental and sustainability experts worldwide;
• Gain exposure to international clients, investors, and financial institutions;
• Develop both technical and consulting skills through structured learning and on-the-job experience;
• Build a long-term career with the world’s leading sustainability consulting firm.

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

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