Senior Consultant – Water Stewardship & Regulation

Job description

About the Role We are recruiting a Senior Water Consultant to build out and elevate our water expertise in France. You will be our go‑to specialist on water regulation, water risk assessment, quantification methodologies, and AWS‑aligned stewardship. If you can navigate ICPE, SDAGE/SAGE, withdrawals/discharges and EU directives without breaking a sweat — and you enjoy helping clients solve real‑world water challenges — this role is for you. What you will do: - Lead water‑related assignments: regulatory analysis, water risk assessments, site‑level diagnostics, stewardship strategies. - Support cross‑service line proposals with other ERM teams covering risk & adaptation, permitting or due diligence projects - Develop a strong water portfolio and strengthen ERM’s positioning with key clients - Proven commercial drive and experience with industrial or financial clients. - Ensure technical excellence and mentor junior consultants. - Engage confidently with French‑speaking clients — fluency required. What you can bring: - 5–8+ years of experience in water management, hydrology, water regulation, or similar fields. - Strong understanding of French & EU water frameworks (ICPE, SDAGE/SAGE,...