ESG-DD Senior Consultant / Principal Consultant

About this role

Steer is a global consultancy specialising in the critical services and infrastructure that make our world work.

From transport to energy and technology to education, we’re trusted to deliver powerful solutions that make a measurable difference – to our clients, the communities we work in and the world we share. We work for government departments, local and city authorities, developers, and private sector operators and investors. We develop strategies, policies, and masterplans; design and make the case for new transport infrastructure and services; and provide financial and advisory services.
The Senior / Principal Consultant – ESG Due Diligence (DD) plays a key role in supporting the delivery of ESG due diligence and advisory assignments across infrastructure, mobility, and energy sectors. The role combines technical ESG analysis, transaction support, and client-facing delivery, working closely with the ESG-DD Lead.
The successful candidate will contribute to high-quality ESG-DD outputs, support investor and lender advisory, and progressively take ownership of workstreams within complex transactions and strategic ESG mandates.
Key Responsibilities
ESG Due Diligence Delivery (Core Role)
· Support the delivery of buy-side and sell-side ESG due diligence assignments, including:
– Data room review and document analysis;
– ESG risk identification and materiality assessment;
– Site visits and stakeholder engagement.
· Undertake detailed analysis of environmental, social, and governance risks, including climate impacts, health & safety, labour practices, and governance structures.
· Apply structured ESG-DD processes, including screening, deep-dive analysis, and mitigation planning.
· Prepare ESG-DD sections of reports, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with investor/lender expectations
· Support development of risk registers, ESG scoring, and action plans.
Support to Investor, Fund & Lender Advisory
· Assist in advising infrastructure investors, private equity funds, and lenders on ESG risks and opportunities linked to transactions.
· Support the development of ESG due diligence frameworks, screening tools, and assessment templates.
· Contribute to investment committee papers and lender reports, including integration of ESG findings into commercial narratives.
· Support fund-level ESG advisory tasks, including:
– ESG policy reviews and gap analyses;
– Benchmarking against regulatory frameworks (e.g., EU Taxonomy, CSRD, SFDR).
· Assist in analysing ESG considerations relevant to sustainable finance instruments (e.g., green loans, sustainability-linked financing).
ESG Strategy & Value Creation Support
· Conduct analysis to identify ESG-driven value creation opportunities, such as decarbonisation, operational improvements, and social impact enhancements.
· Support development of ESG KPIs, targets, and monitoring frameworks.
· Assist in integrating ESG findings into asset business plans and investment strategies.
Project Delivery & Workstream Ownership
· Take ownership of specific ESG-DD workstreams, managing day-to-day delivery under the guidance of the ESG-DD Lead.
· Coordinate inputs from internal specialists (technical, financial, environmental).
· Ensure timely delivery of high-quality outputs, aligned with scope, budget, and deadlines.
· Support quality assurance processes and ensure consistency with Steer methodologies.
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
· Support client interactions through:
– Preparation of presentations and reports; and
– Participation in client meetings and workshops.
· Clearly communicate ESG risks, findings, and recommendations in a concise and structured manner.
· Build relationships with clients, advisors, and stakeholders, supporting long-term engagement.
Business Development Support
· Contribute to proposal preparation, bid documentation, and marketing materials.
· Support market research and identification of ESG advisory opportunities.
· Assist in developing thought leadership on ESG in infrastructure and transport.
Team Contribution
· Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
· Support mentoring of junior analysts and graduates (particularly at Principal level).
· Contribute to internal knowledge development and continuous improvement of ESG tools and methods.
Requirements
Essential
· 4–8+ years (Senior) / 6–10+ years (Principal) of experience in:
– ESG due diligence / sustainability advisory / transaction advisory; and
– Infrastructure, transport, energy, or real assets sectors.
· Experience supporting ESG-DD assignments in M&A, project finance, or PPP/P3 contexts.
· Strong understanding of ESG principles, risks, and regulatory landscape.
· Familiarity with ESG frameworks and standards (e.g., GRI, SASB, TCFD, EU Taxonomy).
· Strong analytical and report-writing skills.
Desirable
· Experience working with investors, lenders, or advisory firms.
· Exposure to fund-level ESG policies or sustainable finance frameworks.
· Background in engineering, environmental science, economics, or finance.
· Progress toward or holding relevant professional qualifications.
Core Competencies
· ESG technical knowledge: Ability to assess ESG risks and impacts in infrastructure projects.
· Analytical capability: Strong problem-solving and structured thinking.
· Commercial awareness: Understanding how ESG impacts investment decisions and asset performance.
· Communication: Clear and concise report writing and presentation skills.
· Organisation: Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines.
· Collaboration: Effective team working in multidisciplinary environments.
Role within ESG-DD Team Structure
The Senior / Principal Consultant operates as a key delivery resource within the ESG-DD team, with responsibilities including:
· Supporting the ESG-DD Lead on complex transactions and advisory mandates.
· Managing discrete workstreams independently.
· Acting as a bridge between junior analysts and senior leadership.
· Contributing to technical excellence and…