Consulting Director

ERM is looking for an experienced leader to join us as our head of Data Centers for India. The work location is flexible with the possibility to be based in countries where ERM has a local presence in this region.

ERM has enjoyed great success supporting global players in the data center industry. We have been innovating our service offerings tailored for these clients in recent years and we have built strong, trust-based relationship with them. We have ambitious growth aspirations for our data center business and the Data Center lead will work closely with clients as well as our local practitioners to ensure that we offer sustainable solutions to our clients in the APAC region.

The ideal candidate is a goal getter who strives to achieve commercial and client success and has experience providing consultancy services for data center projects. We are looking for someone who enjoys collaboration with colleagues and clients to ensure successful delivery of our sustainable data center projects. Working knowledge of the contemporary environmental, social, health and safety, and sustainability issues that companies in the data center sector face would help you to be successful in this role.

The area you will be supporting our clients is particularly focused on the early phases of data center development, from market entry through construction safety. Therefore, to be successful in this position from a subject matter perspective, we believe that you will be experienced in site due diligence and/or construction EHS issues.

This role is right for you if you are looking for a role in which you can make a real impact to the sustainability agenda. This is because joining us means that you will work with consultants with unique combinations of technical knowledge, professional experience and commercial acumen. This skill mix enables us to help our data center clients whose impact continue to influence and shape much of society today and for the future. Our people are fantastic! They are passionate about sustainability and take ownership of their projects. You will work with a high performing team and achieve success together as a team.

Role profile

Directors in ERM play a pivotal role in achieving current success and shaping our future growth direction. The Partner will provide leadership in communicating and enabling ERM’s health and safety culture and be accountable and responsible for the following (not limited to):

• Develop and implement strategic business plans, provide leadership, and deliver performance results to expand ERM's data centers and relevant client base
• Serve as a key member of the ERM team to drive double-digit profitable growth for the data centers
• Identify and develop new opportunities, prepare effective technical proposals, and take active leadership role in developing new business with new and existing clients
• Develop and expand client relationships that generate repeat business
• Design and direct large projects and multi-person project teams. Achieve client’s expectations for scope, budget, schedule, and quality
• Develop a working understanding of ERM’s other services and actively support cross-selling these services to existing clients
• Collaborate with ERM offices in the Europe, US, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America regions.

APAC Ready to Lead Way

At ERM, your work creates impact that matters, helping global organizations tackle the most pressing sustainability challenges while shaping a better future for communities and the environment. Our vision is to empower you to grow, lead, and innovate alongside world-class clients on transformative projects. We prioritize wellbeing, continuous learning, and an inclusive culture where collaboration, expertise, and purpose drive meaningful impact. At ERM, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and innovation thrives. If you’re ready to make sustainability your mission and build a career that creates lasting change, your journey starts here

You can apply for this role through Careers or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

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