Planning and Assessment (ESIA) - Principal Environmental Consultant

About the role

SLR is expanding its global footprint. As such, we are continuously looking for talented people to join our team and add value to Our Business. We are particularly interested in adding team members to our Planning and Assessment team in Morocco. We are recognised as one of the global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. SLR has over 100 offices in 13 different countries worldwide, and we actively encourage collaboration and learning among the many disciplines and services we offer globally. At SLR, you can expect a flexible and supportive 'One Team' culture that is at the heart of our business and ensures that we offer a rewarding workplace. You will be able to work alongside industry leaders and specialists on interesting projects and be part of a team that makes a difference. Job Purpose: We are seeking a Principal Environmental Consultant who will play a pivotal role in driving the strategic development and expansion of international environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA) services in North Africa across the renewables, energy, infrastructure, and mining sectors. This position will focus on identifying and securing new opportunities aligned with international lender requirements, forging strategic partnerships, and positioning the business as a trusted provider of high-quality ESIA and sustainability advisory services in emerging North African markets. The role will also involve supporting the integration of international best practices into project delivery, contributing to thought leadership to deliver lender-compliant, multidisciplinary projects. The Principal Environmental Consultant will also serve as Project Director on key international assignments, providing high-level oversight to ensure that all deliverables are technically sound, meet client expectations, on projects in alignment with local regulatory frameworks and international lender standards (IFC Performance Standards, EBRD Performance Requirements, Equator Principles, World Bank ESS). The role involves leading multidisciplinary teams through the full ESIA lifecycle, from initial planning and baseline assessments to impact analysis, mitigation development, stakeholder engagement, and final reporting and submission. In this capacity, the Principal Environmental Consultant will be responsible for upholding rigorous quality assurance and risk management standards and ensuring timely, within-budget, and scope-aligned project delivery. A core focus will be on building and maintaining strong client relationships through clear communication, technical excellence, and proactive responsiveness to project needs. The role requires a proactive, solutions-driven individual with demonstrated experience in managing people and large-scale and complex environmental and social projects and engaging effectively with diverse stakeholders.