M&A Managing Consultant – Technical Due Diligence

ERM

Managing Consultant for Technical Due Diligence at ERM, specializing in sustainability and M&A. Collaborating with clients in finance, energy, and infrastructure throughout the transaction cycle.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeParis • 🇫🇷 FranceMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conducting and leading technical due diligence mandates within the framework of M&A, acquisitions, and financing processes (buy-side, sell-side, project finance)
Evaluating technical, operational, commercial, and economic aspects of infrastructure and energy assets (e.g., asset condition, performance, Opex/Capex, management and operating concepts, business plans)
Identifying, assessing, and clearly presenting transaction-relevant risks and opportunities (including deal breakers, value creation potential, integration and optimization approaches)
Managing and coordinating typical transaction deliverables such as Q&A processes, data room reviews, management interviews, site visits, investor workshops, and due diligence reports
Close collaboration with internal colleagues and external subject matter experts for the integrated technical, ESG, and commercial evaluation of target companies and projects
Supporting and (co-)responsibility for proposal preparation, scope definition, time and cost calculations, and contract drafting in the transaction context
Actively participating in the further development and expansion of our Infrastructure and M&A Services

Requirements

What you’ll need

Completed technical or engineering degree (e.g., mechanical, electrical, civil, chemical, or industrial engineering)
Several years of professional experience in technical consulting, engineering, asset management, or operation of infrastructure and/or energy projects
Experience in due diligence, transaction-related, or M&A-related projects with an understanding of technical, commercial, and economic value drivers
Excellent analytical skills and experience in evaluating technical documentation, site visits, and management discussions
Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills in dynamic transaction environments
Strong communication skills, both client and internally facing, and experience in managing multiple stakeholders
The ability to manage or assist with complex project delivery coordinating multiple workstreams into client deliverables
The ability to coordinate junior consultants during project execution and guide them in the successful delivery of high-quality work
Excellent written and spoken in the local language (native) and English

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work models (onsite, hybrid, remote)
Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits in accordance with the ERM standard in France (Meal vouchers, Bicycle travel allowance, Flexible remote working arrangements)

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Hard Skills & Tools

technical due diligenceM&Ainfrastructure projectsenergy projectsasset managementfinancial analysistechnical consultingproject financerisk assessmentcontract drafting

Soft Skills

analytical skillsorganizational skillscommunication skillsproject management skillsstakeholder managementteam coordinationclient-facing skillsguidance and mentoringpresentation skillscollaboration

Certifications

engineering degree