Principal Consultant - ESG Advisory - London

Overview

My client is seeking an experienced Principal ESG Consultant to lead and deliver strategic ESG advisory services across complex, high-profile projects. You will work with senior stakeholders, shape ESG strategies, and drive project delivery across multiple sectors and geographies. This is a senior leadership role combining technical excellence, commercial acumen, and team development, with opportunities to influence both client outcomes and the growth of the ESG practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale ESG projects, managing teams, budgets, and client relationships.
• Deliver market-leading ESG advisory, including reporting, disclosures, management systems, and strategy development.
• Influence senior and executive stakeholders, providing pragmatic, actionable insights.
• Support business growth through client engagement, proposal development, and identification of new opportunities.
• Mentor and develop junior consultants, shaping a high-performing team.
• Stay at the forefront of ESG developments and drive innovation in methodology and delivery.

About You

• 7+ years' ESG or sustainability experience, ideally with consultancy or in-house exposure.
• Proven track record of leading complex programmes and advising senior stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of ESG frameworks, reporting standards, and methodologies.
• Knowledge of international ESG and lender frameworks (e.g. IFC, Equator Principles, World Bank EHS).
• Proven experience managing ESG due diligence and advisory assignments for financial institutions and developers.
• Excellent consulting, commercial, and analytical skills.
• Experience managing and mentoring teams.

What's on Offer

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays + 3 days at Christmas shutdown.
• Annual discretionary bonuses and spot bonuses recognising exceptional contributions.
• 1-month paid sabbatical after 4+ years' service & companywide volunteering day.
• Enhanced sick and compassionate leave.
• Flexible working: homeworking, working from abroad, and Flexible Fridays.
• Support for one professional membership per year.
• Medical cash plan with virtual GP access and healthcare discounts.
• £1,000 annual training budget.
• Workplace nursery scheme.
• 16 hours "timeout" per year for personal reset.

Contact

If you are interested in finding out more about this position or similar opportunities and would welcome a discreet, non-committal discussion, please contact Jeremy Money().