Senior Consultant ESG

Location:
Shanghai, China
Business:
Energy Systems
Position type:
Full Time
Contract type:
Permanent Employee
Job ID:
5443
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Overview

About us

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

About Energy Systems

We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.

About the role

Do you want to join the world's leading energy consulting firm? Are you committed to supporting the energy transition and decarbonization on a sustainable way? Do you enjoy collaborating with colleagues and clients, and thrive in a dynamic and respectful environment? Are you excited to help shaping Asia Pacific sustainable energy transition?

Our team works for a broad range of energy sector customers that are at the heart of the energy transition. Our consultants and engineers deliver specialised and independent advisory services to clients throughout the Asia Pacific region and across the world. We are passionate about supporting our customers in their mission to decarbonize and prepare for the energy transition. We are committed to realizing the goals of the Paris Agreement, and support all stakeholders to transition faster to a deeply decarbonized energy system across asset classes.

As an ‘Experienced ESG Consultant’ you will be a vital part of a technical team focused on supporting our customers with various ESG-related challenges they encounter in the energy transition. The team delivers a broad suite of services to support our customers struggling with the challenges of delivering on climate and broader sustainability expectations. Our consultants support our customers in making critical strategic investment decisions in an equitable, transparent, profitable and responsible way.

The team is part of a global DNV network of specialists in ESG, decarbonization and energy transition strategies for industry, transport, power generation and transmission. It is an exciting time to join – the demand for our services is growing rapidly as countries in the Asia-Pacific region look to deliver their climate commitments, and you will become part of a team of some of the world’s leading experts in this field and being at the heart of it.

Within the ESG and Decarbonization advisory segment we are growing, and are looking for a candidate based out of China with the expertise and ambition to contribute to a multi-disciplinary team working on a broad range of ESG-related projects across diverse asset classes and throughout project lifecycle: from pre-feed to decommissioning stages. These projects may include work scopes such as:

  • Conducting ESG due diligence studies for assets in diverse development stage in the Infrastructure, Renewable Energy, Oil and Gas sectors.
  • Execute supplier due diligence advisory on responsible investment across mineral supply chains from extraction to integration across different technologies.
  • Creating and delivering tailor-made ESG Strategies and sustainability programmes, including policy and procedures with dynamic energy-related stakeholders.
  • Performing ESG materiality assessments for companies, assets or portfolio level.
  • Aiding the implementation of ESG frameworks and standards, supporting reporting and disclosure of customers.
  • Analyse key market trends for sustainable finance and the deployment of energy assets across Asia Pacific
  • Evaluation and benchmarking of ESG performance of companies in the relevant energy sector.
  • Providing key research, assessment, and advisory insight and support to our customers.
  • Evaluation of stakeholder engagement, environmental studies, social studies, social risk assessment process against international standards.

What we offer
  • A strong company culture with an emphasis on competence development and care about employees.
  • Attractive total compensation package.
  • Great colleagues who value teamwork and support.
  • International working environment.
  • Flexible working mode with focus on work/life balance.
  • Interesting and challenging projects from international clients.
  • The possibility to grow and develop your competencies and ambitions within DNV.
  • Building a professional network, valuable and real-life experience through our projects.

*Benefits may vary based on position, tenure/contract/grade level*
DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

About you

Key accountabilities

You will provide key ESG expertise in consulting and project management to our clients, and key accountabilities include:

  • Provide expertise and advise our clients in strategic projects about ESG, responsible investment, supply chain management, and/or other growing areas.
  • Fostering positive relationships with existing and new clients, understanding client needs and developing competitive winning proposals.
  • Support the deployment of standardized suite of solutions and new service development.
  • Business acumen and strong relationship building with existing and new customers.
  • Develop new customer relationships and bring in additional work for the ESG team
  • Managing portfolio of clients in terms of projects, reports, presentations, and deliverables.
  • Contributing to clear and high-quality customer interactions and presentations in project delivery.
  • Providing expertise to multiple projects, managing own time to meet deadlines and seek collaboration.
  • Ensuring project management across assignments are executed within scope, quality, budget, and planning requirements.
  • Leading and supporting the production of technical reports for clients.
  • Networking and liaising internally to build project delivery expertise and collaboration between different teams and business units.

Competency requirements

  • Initiative and responsibility: Acts on own initiative, makes things happen and takes responsibility.
  • Constructive teamwork: Co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience, and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals.
  • Effective communication: Communicates in a clear, precise, and structured way, verbally and in written form.
  • Networking: Builds a useful internal and external network of contacts and relationships. Utilises networks, contact, and relations to achieve objectives.
  • Self-development: Is aware of own strengths and limitations and pursues learning and career development opportunities.
  • Communication: strong command of English and Mandarin, strong verbal and written communication skills

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in environmental engineering, chemical science, or sustainable energy.

Specialisations in responsible investment, sustainable finance, mineral supply chains, ESG, and decarbonization would be viewed favourably.

Desirable experience:

  • 5 - 10 years of relevant working experience, preferably within the energy sector, heavy industries, or an engineering consultancy within the sustainability and ESG space, including transactions advisory, mineral supply chain, responsible investment, decarbonization, climate change risk, community engagement, biodiversity, and/or policy assessment.
  • Excellent situation assessment skills - able to assess and understand complex problems, work with large data sets, have attention to detail, and create logical solutions and ideas, and communicate them effectively.
  • Proven ability to produce clear and concise written technical reports, provide presentations, and communicate verbally in English and Mandarin.
  • Ability to clearly articulate and present complex ideas and concepts to a diverse range of stakeholders. Strategic and out of the box thinking is often required on projects
  • Knowledge of UN-SDGs, Paris agreement framework, climate change and energy transition frameworks and standards (i.e. ISSB, GRI, PRI, TCFD, TNFD, SASB, etc.)
  • Self-starting knowledge of responsible investment (UNGC, UN-PRI, UN-PRB, etc), international guidelines (OECD, ILO, ISO, etc), investment frameworks (IFC PS, EP4, WBC EHS Guidelines, etc), non-industry specific stewardships (RBA, RMI, EITI, etc), and/or industry specific (SSI, SEIA, GBA, GWEC, etc) in the energy transition, challenges and trends. Advanced knowledge of mineral supply chains and traceability is a plus.
  • Ability to manage own time and workload effectively and meet objectives
  • Ability to handle complex (technical) problems and be able to deal with multiple parties with conflicting interests.

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.

Benefits

Please note, benefits may depend on your contract type, please confirm with your recruiter.

个人发展

你将获得很多学习和成长的机会。无论是建立自己的人际网络、拥有规划和实现职业目标的资源，还是享有真正的自由，以满足自己的好奇心。我们将坚定地支持你不断地成长和发展。

特定养老金计划

我们深切关心你的长期经济保障，并始终将养老金和退休福利置于首位，这充分体现了我们关爱员工的价值观。

健康保健和商业医疗保险

保持健康对每个人都至关重要，因此，我们为员工提供了一系列福利和健康措施。根据你所在地区，你可以享受医疗保健套餐、医疗保险、成为运动社团的会员，以及其它多种可供选择的健康福利。除了可以为你的配偶和子女注册的商业医疗保险套餐外，我们还为你提供了参加各种健康促进活动的机会。例如：研讨会、网络课程、专家咨询等等，这都是我们关心员工及其家人健康的体现。

灵活的办公模式

我们采用混合办公模式（在得到直线经理的批准后可以每周选择两天在家办公），并且工作时间灵活。这意味着，你可以根据自己的需求和偏好来安排工作和生活，实现更好的工作与生活平衡。这种办公模式为员工提供了更大的灵活性和自主权，使他们能够更好地管理自己的时间和工作。

职业发展

我们信奉 70:20:10 的学习模式，即 70% 的学习来自于你的日常工作实践，包括参与不同项目、探索新领域以及采取新举措，这些都能让你获得新的技能和经验。另外20% 的学习则来自于你与他人合作和互动，通过接受他人的指导和分享知识，你能够进一步拓宽自己的视野和技能。而剩下的10%，则来自于传统的正规教育，为你提供系统的理论知识和专业基础。这种学习模式旨在鼓励员工不断学习和成长，提升个人和团队的整体能力。

现代化的办公环境

现代化的办公环境宽敞舒适，符合人体工程学原理的工作空间设计，包含坐/站两用办公桌、高品质可调节椅子，旨在于促进员工的身心健康，提供最舒适的工作环境。

充满支持与关爱的文化

我们鼓励员工通过社交和专业网络建立联系，营造开放、协作的工作氛围。全年丰富多彩的活动包括下班后的聚会、运动俱乐部、啤酒节以及年度出游等，让你在工作之余也能收获乐趣与友谊。

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At DNV, our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is not only an ethical choice, but also a business decision.

Diversity, fairness, and a sense of belonging are a source of strength for our people, our business, and our customers, and help us to deliver on our purpose, vision, and values.

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Working here

Since 1864 we’ve been dedicated to safeguarding life, property and the environment. Today we remain at the forefront of new technologies and techniques to help our customers transform for a more sustainable future.

At DNV you can expect to deliver career and industry defining work. You’ll be given the time to build your network, the resources to support your development, and the freedom to satisfy your curiosity and desire to learn.

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Application Process

FAQs

Welcome to our Frequently Asked Questions page. We’ve put together answers to the questions we’re asked most often to help you find the information you need quickly and easily. Whether you're curious about our recruitment process, benefits or career growth and development, you should find the information below.

How can I find job openings that fit my skills and interests?

Explore our official job search page where you can use filters such as job type, location, and department to find roles that best match your qualifications and career aspirations.

What’s your application process like?

You can apply directly through our careers page by submitting your CV and any other documents we require (i.e. university diplomas/transcripts; visas; previous employment reference letters). Make sure your application is fully completed, and you tailor it to the specific job listing. 

Is your recruitment process designed to be inclusive and accessible?

Yes, it is. We're an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates. We’re happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. Share the details of what you need within your application.

What types of interviews might I undergo?

Depending on your role, our interview process may include initial phone screenings, video conferences, and in-person interviews, focusing on both your technical abilities and our shared values. You can ask your recruiter specifically about the interview process for your role. 

How long does the hiring process typically take from application to decision?

The timeline can vary but we make every effort to reply to each candidate as soon as possible and keep everyone up-to-date with where they are in the recruitment process.

How do I know if a recruitment contact is legitimately from your company?

Official communication will come from our verified company email addresses. Carefully check any suspicious looking emails and if you have any doubts, don’t engage.

Are there any fees involved in your recruitment process?

No, we do not charge any fees at any stage of our recruitment process. All applications and interviews are free of charge, we will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments – please be wary of any requests for payment as these are likely scams.

What should I do if I suspect a job scam?

If you encounter suspicious job postings or recruitment practices, do not provide personal information and contact your recruiter as soon as possible. We take these matters seriously. We will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments part of our recruitment process.

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