EMEA Water Strategist
Pubblicato il 01-08-2026 - Energia E Ambiente in Italia
About the Role ERM is seeking a senior Water Strategy Specialist at Principal Consultant or Director level to lead our commercial growth agenda in water resilience across EMEA. This strategic role is central to positioning ERM as a market orchestrator in emerging water‐related opportunities, including Water‐as‐a‐Service (WaaS), Nature & Water Credits, and finance‐linked water strategies. You will define and drive step‐change commercial campaigns in preparation for FY27, shaping partnerships, value propositions, and integrated solutions that connect clients' water agendas to climate, nature, and financial markets. This is an opportunity to build a high‐growth capability area for ERM, influence regional strategy, and shape the future of water resilience advisory across EMEA.
Key Responsibilities Commercial Leadership Design and execute a regional commercial campaign to build pipeline and secure strategic accounts ahead of FY27. Develop tailored water propositions for priority sectors such as energy, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and food & beverage,
as well as for financial institutions. Coordinate multi‐country pursuit teams to position ERM for large, transformational opportunities.
Strategic Advisory Lead the development of advanced water resilience strategies aligned with CSRD, TNFD, and corporate water stewardship frameworks. Integrate water risk into finance innovation models, supporting blended finance structures, investment decision‐making, and sustainability‐linked financial products. Advise clients on emerging water market mechanisms, regulatory drivers, and innovation pathways.
Partnership Development Identify, evaluate, and consolidate partnerships to support WaaS and Water Credit solutions, including with engineering firms, technology partners, and organizations such as the Water Resilience Accelerator. Shape collaboration models that enable ERM to serve as an orchestrator across the water value chain.
Value Chain Integration Drive cross‐sell opportuniti