Environmental and Social Advisory Consultant

About us EY is a global professional services organization providing services across assurance, consulting, tax, law, strategy and transactions. We offer more than a job — we provide opportunities to work on meaningful projects, contribute to businesses and industries, gain valuable experience and build a career with global perspectives. We foster an inclusive culture built on equal opportunities and non-discrimination, continuous support from colleagues, and an environment where you can grow professionally. Technical and Environmental & Social (E&S) Advisory practice in Ukraine , part of the EY-Parthenon Central and Eastern Europe Government and Infrastructure cluster, supports public, institutional and private-sector clients in preparing, assessing and implementing investment projects in line with Ukrainian regulatory requirements, Good International Industry Practice (GIIP) and the standards of international financial institutions (IFIs). We also support complex due diligence, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and Public-Private Partnership (PPP) transactions, combining technical expertise, environmental and social risk management, and practical project delivery experience. In response to growing demand related to the Rebuild Ukraine agenda , we are expanding our team to support Ukraine’s recovery, resilience and sustainable development, while helping our clients achieve ambitious investment and sustainability goals. We are looking for a highly motivated professional with strong E&S expertise to support engagements for IFIs and leading investors, particularly across infrastructure, energy, industry and agroindustry sectors. Key responsibilities Conduct E&S due diligence, compliance reviews, benchmarking, baseline assessments, stakeholder analysis and risk assessments. Develop practical mitigation measures, improvement recommendations and action plans. Support the development, review and monitoring of Environmental and Social Management Systems (ESMS), including gap analyses and management plans. Prepare and review E&S methodologies, assessments, Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) reports, management tools, disclosure packages and related documentation. Coordinate E&S studies and contribute to the development of training materials, presentations and workshops. Monitor regulatory, sustainability and sector developments and assess their implications for projects and clients. Support business development activities and contribute to proposals and client deliverables. Work closely with international and multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, practical and client-focused advisory solutions. Contribute to strengthening internal team capabilities and knowledge sharing. Qualification requirements Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Ecology, Environmental Protection Technologies, Engineering, Sociology, Economics or another relevant field. An international degree, professional certification or membership in a relevant professional association would be an advantage. At least 5 years of professional experience, including at least 3 years in E&S advisory, international consultancy, international industry, banking, or as an individual consultant on IFI- or development partner-financed projects. Strong knowledge of national and international E&S frameworks, including EU requirements, IFI performance standards, GIIP, and relevant health and safety, gender, climate and sustainability requirements. Practical experience in preparing or reviewing ESIAs, conducting E&S due diligence, preparing disclosure and commitment packages, and monitoring E&S management plans in line with IFI requirements. Experience with stakeholder engagement, occupational health and safety, resource efficiency, climate change adaptation and green economy assessments would be an advantage. Experience with E&S management systems and ESG frameworks, particularly in sectors such as transport infrastructure and logistics, energy, oil and gas, agroindustry, processing industries, mining or banking, would be an advantage. Knowledge of sustainability reporting frameworks would be an advantage. Upper-Intermediate or higher level of English. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong reporting and presentation abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with specialised software, digital tools and AI applications would be an advantage. Strong client focus, initiative, flexibility, analytical and problem-solving skills, self-motivation, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. What we offer 35 calendar days of annual leave Medical, travel and life insurance Competitive salary and a performance-based bonus system Career growth and promotion opportunities, with an annual salary review Flexible working schedule: we focus on results and provide the freedom to work independently and take ownership of outcomes Reimbursement of professional certification expenses Access to the Rozmova platform with an 85% corporate discount Corporate access to the goFLUENT platform and weekly speaking clubs with a native English speaker Numerous internal and external learning opportunities, including corporate access to Udemy courses and the EY Badges learning platform If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply via LinkedIn or send your CV to Mariia.Meish@ua.ey.com