About the Role
SLR is seeking a Principal Environmental Consultant to lead the strategic development and expansion of environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA) services across North Africa. You will drive business development, manage complex international projects, and position SLR as a trusted provider of high-quality ESIA and sustainability advisory services in the renewables, energy, infrastructure, and mining sectors.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership on ESIA projects across North Africa, serving as Project Director on key international assignments
- Lead complex environmental and social impact assessments for renewables, energy, infrastructure, and mining sectors
- Act as primary technical advisor to clients, regulators, and international financing institutions (IFC, World Bank, EBRD)
- Lead multidisciplinary teams through the full ESIA lifecycle, from baseline assessments to impact analysis, mitigation development, and final reporting
- Oversee preparation, technical review, and submission of high-quality ESIA and permitting documentation aligned with international standards
- Drive business development within the ESIA space, including proposal leadership and client relationship management
Required Qualifications
- 12+ years of experience in environmental consulting with extensive ESIA leadership experience
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, or related discipline
- Demonstrated experience delivering ESIAs for renewable, infrastructure, energy, and mining projects
- Strong knowledge of North Africa and local environmental permitting frameworks
- Working knowledge of international lender standards (IFC Performance Standards, World Bank ESS, EBRD Performance Requirements, Equator Principles)
- Experience leading large, multidisciplinary technical teams
- Understanding of marine modelling, cumulative impacts, and coastal processes
- Proven ability to manage complex regulatory and stakeholder environments
Technical & Behavioural Competencies
- Exceptional technical report writing and critical review capability
- Strong project and financial management skills (budgets, risk management, delivery oversight)
- Advanced stakeholder engagement and regulatory negotiation skills
- Ability to operate confidently at senior client and regulator level
- Strong leadership presence and mentoring capability
- Ability to manage multiple complex workstreams in a fast-paced environment
Additional Requirements
- Fluent in English; Arabic and/or French advantageous
- Willingness to travel across North Africa
- Valid driver's license
Why Join SLR?
- Lead technically complex, regionally significant projects
- Influence sustainable development in rapidly evolving North African markets
- Work within a global network of environmental and sustainability experts across 100+ offices in 13 countries
- Thrive in a collaborative, flexible One Team culture
- Attractive relocation support for international candidates
- Play a defining role in growing SLR's ESIA capability in Morocco
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