Technical Due Diligence Lead

The Middle East is one of ERM’s most significant growth markets and a region where client demand for infrastructure technical due diligence is rapidly increasing. As countries diversify away from oil dependency and invest heavily in renewables, diversified energy, water infrastructure, ports, pipelines and large‐scale utilities, the need for robust, sustainability‐aligned technical advice has never been greater. Regional investors, sovereign wealth ERM’s integrated Infrastructure Technical Due Diligence offering is expanding in response to this shift. Our clients rely on us to evaluate technical, environmental, social and commercial risks that affect value, operational resilience and long‐term performance. We bring a multidisciplinary advisory model strengthened by specialist expertise acquired through strategic recruitment and the acquisitions of RCG, E4Tech and Element Energy. However, the Middle East remains an area where we have comparatively limited resource, despite the scale of opportunity.To accelerate our growth, we are seeking a Partner or Director with deep regional relationships, cultural fluency and a strong commercial track record. The opportunity is not solely within global private equity firms. The real strategic focus lies in engaging with the major regional investors and southern and eastern client groups that are shaping the Middle East’s infrastructure transition and have the capital to deploy. We need a leader who can speak their language, understand their priorities and open doors that cannot be accessed through international networks alone.This is a pivotal role for ERM, offering the chance to build and lead our technical due diligence presence in a market experiencing rapid change, high investment activity and strong appetite for sustainability‐aligned infrastructure advice.**Role Profile:**Alongside this market leadership, communicate the value of ERM’s integrated technical due diligence and advisory services in a way that resonates with regional clients, particularly the benefits of combining ESG, EHS and technical expertise to drive robust investment outcomes.Lead multidisciplinary technical due diligence assignments covering engineering, asset condition, operational readiness, sustainability risks, energy systems and long‐term asset performance.Establish and grow a Middle East‐based technical due diligence team to address a known capability gap in the region. Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate engineering, environmental, digital, safety and ESG considerations into a single, coherent narrative. Experience engaging senior financial stakeholders on ESG, sustainability, Technical DD and Infrastructure or responsible‐investment themes. Proven ability to originate client relationships and win advisory work. Ability to navigate complex regional decision‐making landscapes. At ERM, sustainability is our business.We are the world’s largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance.ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities.Our diverse global team of experts works with the world’s leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation.With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor.Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it).Our team members are passionate about client service. We work closely with our clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM’s purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action.Organizing our people across globally integrated communities of technical and strategic talent positions ERM to be a “boots to boardroom” leader in bringing that value creation to our clients, partners, and the world.We recruit exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability and nurture them to even greater success as specialists. We prepare our consultants to bring integrated, innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients and provide opportunities for ongoing development across a variety of subject areas related to technical, business, and personal growth.At ERM, effort pays off and becomes career defining work that leaves a positive imprint on our planet.### Find the Right Role for You#J-18808-Ljbffr