Nature & Climate Solutions Lead

Job Title: Nature & Climate Solutions Lead

Sector: Professional Services – Sustainability / Infrastructure Advisory

Location: Dublin / Cork (Hybrid)

Salary: €80,000 – €90,000, plus bonus & benefits

Our Client

Our client is a leading global professional services firm with a well-established and growing Sustainability and Infrastructure Advisory practice in Ireland. With a large team they are at the forefront of advising public and private sector clients on climate resilience, nature-based solutions and sustainability strategy.

The team is expanding due to increasing demand for advisory services across nature, biodiversity and land-use, particularly within the public sector and policy landscape.

Why should you apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-growth advisory team working on some of the most important sustainability and infrastructure challenges in Ireland and internationally. The role offers strong exposure to senior stakeholders, meaningful project work and the chance to shape strategic outcomes across nature and land-use policy.

You will operate at Associate Director level with clear progression opportunities, working closely with a highly regarded leadership team. The position offers a strong blend of technical and commercial exposure, allowing you to translate scientific expertise into real-world advisory impact.

Who should apply?

This role will suit individuals currently working in environmental, sustainability or infrastructure advisory, looking to step into a more strategic, client-facing role with strong commercial exposure.

• 6–10 years’ experience in nature, biodiversity, land-use or related fields
• Background in natural sciences, environmental science, ecology, geography or similar
• Experience in consulting, advisory, infrastructure or policy environments
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder engagement skills
• Commercial mindset with the ability to translate technical knowledge into advisory insights
• Experience within public sector or policy environments would be advantageous

Role and Reporting Lines

Reporting directly to the Director of Nature & Land Use, you will play a key role within a growing advisory team, leading engagements and working closely with senior stakeholders across a variety of projects.

• Client Delivery – Lead end-to-end delivery of advisory projects across nature, biodiversity and land-use topics
• Strategic Advisory – Provide insights on nature-based solutions, climate resilience and policy-driven initiatives
• Stakeholder Engagement – Lead client meetings and confidently contribute to senior-level discussions
• Project Leadership – Manage multiple workstreams ensuring quality delivery and commercial outcomes
• Cross-functional Collaboration – Work closely with wider sustainability teams across climate, ESG and infrastructure
• Business Development – Support proposals, client relationships and growth of the advisory offering
• Team Development – Mentor and support junior team members within a collaborative environment

Interested in this position?

To apply please submit your CV to Lisa Tully who is managing this assignment via the link below or to inquire further please contact us directly on 01 529 4200.