Posted 3 months ago
Principal Environmental Consultant
@ Arcadis
Calgary, AB · Vancouver, BC · Ottawa, ON · Toronto, ON
Overview
Arcadis is hiring a Principal Environmental Consultant to lead strategic delivery of Environmental and Social Due Diligence and Long-Term Monitoring for multilateral banks and lenders. The role combines technical expertise, quality oversight and business development across sectors such as power, mining and pulp and paper. The posting asks for 15+ years of experience, fluency in English and Spanish, and willingness to travel internationally.
Responsibilities:
- Set strategic direction for ESDD and ESLTM delivery
- Approve project deliverables and maintain quality standards
- Lead pursuit of new projects with international financial institutions
- Serve as senior technical advisor through reviews and missions
- Gather client feedback to support continuous improvement
Requirements summary:
- Master's degree or higher in a science field
- 15+ years of environmental and social compliance experience
- Proven record of securing new business
- Expert knowledge of IFC Performance Standards and Equator Principles
- Fluency in English and Spanish, Portuguese an asset
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-13
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-23
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Business development |
| Experience | 15+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: moderate · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Encouraged to apply | Women, People with disabilities, Veterans |
| Education | Master’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Environmental science |
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Arcadis
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Full company description
Arcadis is a leading global partner, delivering transformative projects with businesses, cities and industries. With 36,000 people active in more than 30 countries, we bring together the best minds from around the world to deliver intelligent products and solutions that address the challenges of climate, energy security and diversification, and livable cities. We take design, engineering, architecture and consultancy to the next level, advising clients at every step of every project. From strategy and planning through to implementation and delivery, we combine our human and digital intelligence to co-create environments that reflect our clients’ business and stakeholder needs. From creating a citywide sustainable legacy during and after the Paris Olympics to revolutionizing urban transit worldwide with metro systems from Sydney to Toronto, or securing clean drinking water for communities across more than 30 U.S. states, our world-changing solutions leave a positive and lasting impact. Our work has helped more than a third of the world's communities become more resilient, and hundreds of clients to advance their decarbonization and net-zero goals. Together, we are committed to solving today's greatest problems; creating a blueprint for a better future, designed to thrive. Arcadis. Improving quality of life.
- LinkedIn followers
- 1,314,702
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 40,767
- Reported office locations
- Gustav Mahlerplein 97-103, Amsterdam, Nederland 1082 MS, NL
- Rua Líbero Badaró, 377, São Paulo, BR
- 630 Plaza Drive, 150+ Locations across U.S. and Canada, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126, US
- Beaulieustraat 22, Arnhem, 6814 DV, NL
- 34 York Way, London, N1 9AB, GB
- Europaplatz 3, Darmstadt , Hessen 64293, DE
- 225 St Georges Ter, Perth, WA 6000, AU
- 140 Boulevard Malesherbes, Paris, IdF 75017, FR
- Mint Walk, Croydon, England CR0 1EA, GB
- Osmena Blvd, Cebu City, Central Visayas 6000, PH
- 580 George St, Sydney, NSW 2000, AU
- Ibn Hayyan Street, Doha, Doha, QA
- 630 Plaza Dr, Littleton, CO 80129, US
- Business categories
- Consulting
- Civil Engineering
- Water
- Other recorded names
- Arcadis
- Specialties
- Consultancy
- Architectural design
- Design & Engineering
- Natural and built assets
- Business Advisory
- Health and safety
- Environmental Remediation
- Sustainability
- Program
- Project and Cost Management
- Infrastructure
- Water
- Buildings
- Environment
- and Software
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 25,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Arcadis is a leading global partner, delivering transformative projects with businesses, cities and industries. With 36,000 people active in more than 30 countries, we bring together the best minds from around the world to deliver intelligent products and solutions that address the challenges of climate, energy security and diversification, and livable cities. We take design, engineering, architecture and…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Professional Services |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Amsterdam, Nederland |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | ConsultancyArchitectural designDesign & EngineeringNatural and built assetsBusiness AdvisoryHealth and safetyEnvironmental RemediationSustainabilityProgramProject and Cost Management |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 197 |
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Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role description:
As part of a growing and agile business, our Environmental Planning team is looking for a Principal Environmental Consultant with a focus in environmental and social compliance. You will be a technical expert (e.g., environment, social, biodiversity, etc.) with proven experience of delivering complex Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD) and Long-Term Monitoring (ESLTM) to bankable projects in support of multilateral banks, export development agencies and multinational banks across multiple sectors globally.
The role is responsible for providing strategic direction for our ESDD and ESLTM delivery nationally and internationally with Arcadis as independent environmental and social consultant (IESC) to our clients. You will provide the strategic oversight for how ESDD and ESLTM are delivered driving consistency and high-quality outputs. With support from the IESC program manager, you will lead the pursuit of new projects with existing and new clients (e.g., international financial institutions (IFI) as lenders and project proponents). You will also utilize your technical expertise for the delivery of ESDD and ESLTM projects.
The team works on a diverse range of projects including large scale power and energy, mining, pulp and paper, among other industries, for both private and public clients that require a nimble and agile approach. You will play a key role in the successful delivery of multidisciplinary projects and support the review and evaluation of these projects with respect to adherence to accepted international standards such as IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles, World Bank Group Environmental Health and Safety Guidelines, Good International Industry Practice, and others where applicable.
Role accountabilities:
This role is responsible for driving the quality of IESC delivery across programmatic portfolios by establishing best practices, approving project deliverables, and ensuring consistently high standards across all work. The successful candidate will contribute to business development, bidding activities, and project delivery efforts to support continued growth and excellence in program outcomes. Working closely with the IESC Program Manager, they will help address delivery opportunities and challenges across the portfolio while strengthening key client relationships and identifying cross-selling opportunities both nationally and internationally. The role also involves collaborating with technical experts to define clear accountabilities aligned with sector-specific requirements and serving as a senior technical advisor through technical reviews, mission participation, stakeholder meetings, and reporting activities.
A key aspect of the position is maintaining strong client engagement by gathering regular feedback to drive continuous improvement and support the organization's Quality Management System. The individual will also support Sector Leads across Mining & Materials, Energy, Power, and other sectors by contributing to business development and sales initiatives throughout the Americas.
Qualifications & Experience:
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
- Masters’ degree or higher in appropriate area of science.
- Post-graduate qualification and/or fellowship in an appropriate professional institution preferred.
- 15 or more years' relevant experience with substantial experience in Environmental Planning and Social Compliance, specifically in the ESDD and ESLTM consultancy work, and in a specific relevant technical discipline (e.g., environment, social, biodiversity, etc.)
They will have a proven track record of pursuing and securing new business opportunities, developing and executing discipline-specific business strategies, and realizing cross-sector growth opportunities.
Success in this role requires strong commercial acumen, key account management experience, and the ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with senior-level clients and stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, including fluency in English and Spanish, while Portuguese is considered a strong asset. The successful candidate will also be willing and able to travel internationally to support project missions and client engagement activities.
The ideal candidate will be externally recognized as a leader in their field, with expert knowledge of international standards and frameworks such as the IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles, World Bank Group Environmental, Health and Safety Guidelines, and other applicable Good International Industry Practices.
Why Arcadis?
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
The salary range for this position is $181,000 - 217,200. The base salary represents Arcadis’ hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.
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