Environmental and Social Expert, Renewables (location is flexible within Europe)

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At UL, we know why we come to work.:

Thousands of us around the world wake up every day with a common purpose: to make the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place. Science is in our DNA; we are endlessly curious and passionate about seeking and speaking the truth. We take delight in knowing that our work makes a meaningful contribution to society, and we are proud that our culture is centered on integrity, collaboration, inclusion and excellence. UL stands at the forefront of technological advancement, and we are continually challenged to find new ways to foster innovation and positive change. Satisfying? Yes. Exciting? Absolutely!

Our comprehensive portfolio of renewable energy solutions help stakeholders plan, design, finance, build, invest, operate, maintain, and manage wind both on land and offshore, and solar throughout the project lifecycle and across the value chain. Working at UL means you will be part of a team delivering proven science, expert engineering, and innovative solutions that address the unique challenges of these industries. (link: https://aws-dewi.ul.com/)

As our global footprint continues to spread across the world, we are looking for an experienced Environmental and Social (E&S) Expert to join our Due Diligence team. Location is flexible within Europe.

In this role, you will join our advisory team of international experts who are passionate about making the world a more sustainable place!

What youâll learn & achieve::

• Perform detailed review of:
  • E&S impact assessment studies and reports
  • E&S permits and authorizations
• Provide advice on:
  • adequacy, sufficiency, and completeness
  • identified impacts and proposed mitigation measures
  • any risks or restrictions to the development/construction/operation of the project
• Review and assess a project’s E&S permit status against the country/region-specific E&S legal framework
• Provide advice to project developers to achieve compliance with Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards and regulations
• Support project developers in defining E&S Management/Action Plans (ESMP/ESAP)
• Review compliance of a project with E&S standards and regulations during construction and operation
• Review and assess Health & Safety topics, especially during construction work

What makes you a great fit::

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the renewable sector, ideally in wind/solar due diligence, project development, construction, and operation
• Clear and deep understanding of the typical steps of a due diligence process
• Exhaustive understanding of all E&S aspects related to the development, construction and operation of renewable energy projects (wind and solar) and associated infrastructure
• Exhaustive understanding for, and assess a project against, ESG frameworks such as:
• Equator Principles
• IFC Performance Standards
• EIB E&S Standards
• Green Bond/Loan Principles
• World Bank E&S Framework
• Be highly motivated, with a versatile personality and excellent interpersonal skills
• Client oriented, problem solver, willing to deal with challenges and used to work under pressure and tight deadlines for deliverables
• Language Skills: English is a must; other language skills will be highly valuable

What youâll experience working at UL::

• Mission: Shape the way we approach and deliver our solutions to promote a secure and more sustainable world
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  People: Work with colleagues, who listen to, learn from and challenge each other so that you can continually push for excellence and results
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  Interesting work: Your work at UL will challenge you to try fresh approaches, work autonomously, drive change and help you gain in-depth experience in your field
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  Grow & achieve: Growth and development are part of our DNA. Grow & achieve with targeted development, reward and recognition programs as well as your very own UL University

Learn More::

Working at UL is an exciting journey that twists and turns daily. We thrive in the twists and revel in the turns. This is our every day. This is our normal.

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We are looking forward to receiving your application. Please submit your CV in English.