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 Integratio

📌 EMEA Water Strategist (Italia)
🏢 Dormont Manufacturing
📍 Italia