Environmental Resources Management (ERM) is a fast-growing global management consulting firm in the field of Sustainability and a trusted advisor for some of the world’s leading companies and institutions. We help companies transform to capture the opportunities and mitigate the risks posed by the transition to a biodiversity positive and low carbon economy and other Sustainability issues.
We are the largest independent Sustainability Management consulting firm in the world. We use our entrepreneurial mind-set and unique blend of strategy, execution, digital and sustainability capabilities to serve our clients. Our diverse team of over 8,000 purpose-driven people are passionate about sustainability and collaborate across 40 countries and territories through globally integrated communities.
ERM France is seeking a motivated Intern to support the Capital Projects Delivery team from January 2027 to until the end of June 2027.
This opportunity is intended primarily for final-year students seeking a graduate internship with potential for long-term opportunities.
The role would be based in our Paris office.
As an intern, you will work in a fast growing and entrepreneurial team of consultants.
We have a global client base and you will be exposed to an international environment. Your time will be split between supporting client projects on Nature & Water strategies and providing technical support on Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD) and Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA).
On Nature & Water strategies, your work will for example involve the following topics : TNFD alignment, high level impacts and dependencies diagnosis, recommendations to preserve and restore biodiversity, KPIs establishment, extra-financial reporting, biodiversity risk and benefit assessment, deforestation, scenario analysis, setting strategies to bend the curve of biodiversity loss, value chain inventories, , implementation of biodiversity preservation and restoration roadmaps, performance and impact measurement and sustainability reporting.
On Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD) and Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA), you will contribute to activities related to regulatory permitting for our clients’ capital projects, such as renewable energy projects (including offshore wind), data centers and linear infrastructures.
You will also occasionally support business development efforts with other members of the team (i.e., developing commercial proposals).
Who you’ll work with
You will be based in our Paris office (12th arrondissement) as part of ERM’s Capital Project Southern Europe Business Unit team. This team acts as one, and you will have the opportunity to work on international projects, collaborating with clients and colleagues within Southern Europe, and beyond.
Capital Project Delivery is a team of management consultants focused on helping companies to create long-term value by managing the opportunities and mitigate nature-related risks and other sustainability issues. The service with a unique blend of strategic and operational aspects, with deep expertise and knowledge.
At ERM, regardless of the sector in which you work, you will get the opportunity to work with multi-disciplinary teams and in different business environments.
About ERM's offer to you
We offer you the possibility to work on interesting and innovative projects, allowing you to develop skills in various areas. You will have a valuable contribution on meaningful projects.
Join ERM and you will be helping companies across multiple sectors to reduce their impacts on biodiversity and to build a more sustainable planet.
What we would like you to bring (experience and qualifications)
Master's student in environmental science, natural resources management, environmental, civil engineering or similar.
Strong analytical and research capabilities, with interest in impacts, dependencies, risk assessment and nature/water strategy
Ability to synthesize…