About this role
Technical Director - Biodiversity & Natural Capital
International Project Finance | Biodiversity | IFC Performance Standards | Nature Finance | Emerging Markets
Thomas Search is delighted to be partnering with a specialist international ESG advisory business to appoint a Technical Director - Biodiversity into a pivotal leadership position within its expanding Environmental & Social practice. This is a rare opportunity to join a highly respected consultancy operating at the forefront of international project finance, advising global lenders, investors and developers on some of the world's most complex infrastructure, energy and natural resource projects. Our client is experiencing significant growth and is seeking an established technical leader to shape and expand its biodiversity offering, whilst influencing the strategic direction of the wider business.
The Opportunity
This is far more than a technical role. You'll combine technical excellence with commercial leadership, helping grow a specialist consultancy recognised for delivering Environmental & Social advisory services on internationally financed developments. Working directly with senior clients, financial institutions and project sponsors, you'll provide strategic biodiversity advice that enables responsible investment and supports internationally recognised environmental and social standards.
Projects span multiple sectors including: Renewable EnergyMining & MetalsInfrastructureTransportIndustrial DevelopmentNatural ResourcesInternational Development FinanceNature-Based Solutions The Role
As Technical Director, you'll lead the development and delivery of complex biodiversity projects whilst helping grow both the team and the wider service offering.
Responsibilities include: Leading complex international biodiversity and natural capital projectsProviding strategic technical leadership across multidisciplinary teamsAdvising international lenders, investors and project developersActing as a trusted adviser to senior clients throughout the project lifecycleSupporting business growth through proposals, client development and strategic planningDriving technical quality and innovation across the businessMentoring and developing consultants and future technical leadersBuilding long-term relationships across the international project finance communityRepresenting the business through industry engagement and thought leadership We're looking for someone with Significant experience leading biodiversity consultancy projects within an international environmentStrong knowledge of IFC Performance Standards, particularly Performance Standard 6Experience applying the Equator Principles and international lender requirementsExcellent understanding of Critical Habitat Assessments, biodiversity risk and mitigation strategiesExperience supporting major infrastructure, mining, energy or development projectsCommercial awareness with experience supporting bids and client developmentProven leadership of multidisciplinary project teamsStrong communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholdersA genuine passion for building teams and growing technical capability Experience working with international financial institutions, export credit agencies or development finance organisations would be highly advantageous.
Thomas Search Recruitment
Executive Search | Sustainability | Biodiversity | Natural Capital | Environmental Consulting | International Project Finance
Interested?
For a confidential discussion regarding this appointment, please contact David Ward at Thomas Search Recruitment.