Manager: Environmental Management Services, Randburg

At Digby Wells Environmental, we are committed to making a meaningful difference to our clients, communities, and the environment. We are looking for a seasoned environmental professional who combines technical excellence with strong commercial and leadership capability to lead our Environmental Management Services team.

This is a senior leadership opportunity to shape and grow a key service line, lead complex international projects, and drive business success across our global footprint.

What You’ll Do

Lead large, multi-country Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) programmes within the resources and infrastructure sectors.

Oversee delivery of complex, integrated environmental and social projects, ensuring quality, compliance, and client satisfaction.

Drive business development by building strong client relationships, identifying opportunities, and securing new work.

Own and grow a pipeline of work, contributing to revenue targets and service line strategy.

Lead and develop a team of environmental project managers and specialists across multiple regions.

Act as a key account manager and trusted advisor to clients.

Manage departmental performance, financials, and resource planning.

Requirements

Proven track record in managing large, complex ESIA and environmental projects

Strong experience in winning work and growing client relationships within a consulting environment

Demonstrated leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams, including senior professionals

Solid understanding of environmental legislation and international standards

Strong commercial acumen, including project financial management

Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills

Qualifications and Experience

Postgraduate degree in Environmental Management or related field

8+ years’ experience in environmental consulting

Proven experience managing international projects

Professional registration (EAPASA or equivalent preferred)

Benefits

Be part of a purpose-driven organisation delivering real environmental and social impact

Lead high-profile projects in complex sectors such as mining and infrastructure

Shape and grow a key service offering within a respected international consultancy

Work with passionate, values-driven teams across multiple regions

Why join Digby Wells Environmental? We’re an international consultancy that values purpose, growth, and impact.

If you’re looking to lead at scale, grow a business line, and deliver impactful environmental solutions, we’d love to hear from you.

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