Manager: Environmental Management Services
Job Description
Bryanston, South Africa Posted on 19/03/2026
At DigbyWells Environmental, we are committed to making a meaningful difference to ourclients, communities, and the environment. We are looking for a seasonedenvironmental professional who combines technical excellence with strongcommercial and leadership capability to lead our Environmental ManagementServices team.
This is asenior leadership opportunity to shape and grow a key service line, leadcomplex international projects, and drive business success across our globalfootprint.
Whatyou'll do:- Lead large, multi-countryEnvironmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) programmes within theresources and infrastructure sectors.
- Oversee delivery of complex,integrated environmental and social projects, ensuring quality, compliance, andclient satisfaction.
- Drive business development bybuilding strong client relationships, identifying opportunities, and securingnew work.
- Own and grow a pipeline of work,contributing to revenue targets and service line strategy.
- Lead and develop a team ofenvironmental project managers and specialists across multiple regions.
- Act as a key account manager andtrusted advisor to clients.
- Manage departmental performance,financials, and resource planning.
Whatwe're looking for:
- Proven track record in managinglarge, complex ESIA and environmental projects
- Strong experience in winning workand growing client relationships within a consulting environment
- Demonstrated leadership experiencemanaging multidisciplinary teams, including senior professionals
- Solid understanding of environmentallegislation and international standards
- Excellent communication, stakeholderengagement, and influencing skills
Qualificationsand Experience:
- Postgraduate degree in EnvironmentalManagement or related field
- 8+ years' experience inenvironmental consulting
- Proven experience managinginternational projects
- Professional registration (EAPASA orequivalent preferred)
Why joinDigby Wells Environmental?
- Be part of a purpose-drivenorganisation delivering real environmental and social impact
- Lead high-profile projects incomplex sectors such as mining and infrastructure
- Shape and grow a key serviceoffering within a respected international consultancy
- Work with passionate, values-driventeams across multiple regions
If you'relooking to lead at scale, grow a business line, and deliver impactfulenvironmental solutions, we'd love to hear from you.
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