Job description
Lead the Way: Manager of Environmental Management Services
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa (Hybrid Working/ 3 Office Days a week)
Are you a seasoned environmental leader ready to scale your impact across the globe? We are looking for a high-calibre professional to spearhead an Environmental Management Services team within a respected international consultancy.
This is more than a management role, it's a senior leadership opportunity to own a key service line and drive business success on a global stage.
The Opportunity:
As the lead for our Environmental Management Services, you will bridge the gap between technical excellence and commercial strategy. You won't just manage projects; you will shape the future of how we deliver environmental and social solutions.
Your core mission will involve:
- Leading at Scale: Heading up large, multi-country Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) programmes within the resources and infrastructure sectors.
- Strategic Growth: Driving business development by securing new work, owning a pipeline of revenue, and acting as a trusted advisor to key clients.
- Mentorship & Leadership: Developing a multidisciplinary team of environmental project managers and specialists across various regions.
- Operational Excellence: Managing departmental performance, financials, and resource planning to ensure high-quality delivery and client satisfaction.
What you bring to the table
We are looking for a commercial-minded leader who thrives in a consulting environment and possesses a deep understanding of the mining industry.
- Experience: 8+ years in environmental consulting with a proven track record in managing large, complex, international projects.
- Technical Expertise: A postgraduate degree in Environmental Management (or related field) and a solid grasp of international environmental standards and legislation.
- Business Acumen: Strong commercial skills, including project financial management and the ability to win work.
- Communication: Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
- Professionalism: Professional registration (EAPASA or equivalent) is highly preferred.
Why This Role?
- Global Footprint: Lead high-profile projects in complex sectors across multiple regions.
- Purpose-Driven Culture: Join an organization committed to making a meaningful difference to communities and the environment.
- Impact: Influence the growth of a key service offering within a values-driven team.
Ready to take your career to the next level? Let's talk.
Allen & York - delivering Sustainable Recruitment Solutions since 1993.
About us
Allen & York have been matching purposeful people with purpose-led organisations for 30 years. We partner with our clients and candidates on roles that build an understanding of climate change, promote sustainability and create inclusive and responsible organisations, working towards a sustainable world for us all.
Committed to inclusiveness in the workplace, we aim to increase diversity across all areas and therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability.
Let us help build a better world, together.
