Job Description

WSP has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Environmental Consultant to join our large and growing team of environmental professionals in India. The role will be based within the UK Environmental Management and Assessment (EMA) team, which is part of our wider Planning and Consents business.

The role would suit an enthusiastic individual looking to deliver environmental elements of engineering projects, within a wide range of sectors including transmission & distribution, rail, highways, energy and commercial / residential, from feasibility through to planning, including detailed design and construction.

You will have responsibility for coordinating projects, including tasks relating to bidding, project team management, project delivery, and financial management.

You will be joining a well-respected and leading global environmental consulting team with a wide range of clients across different markets and sectors including national and local government, industrial, commercial and scientific sectors. You will be integrated into the UK EMA team and will be supported in your professional career development with opportunities for training, mentoring and chartership.

Responsibilities

The successful applicant would be responsible for many of the following:

Working with, and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams to deliver environmental inputs into projects
Preparing and reviewing written input into technical environmental reports
Undertaking desk-based environmental assessments
Support the career development of more junior colleagues in the India team
Supporting senior colleagues with ad-hoc project tasks
Preparation of material supporting marketing and bidding
Monitoring of deliverables/projects against scope, budget and programme

Qualifications

Key Competencies / Skills

Essential Skills

We would love to hear from you if you have these essential skills:

Have an appropriate academic qualification in an environmental, or related discipline (Bachelor's degree or Preferably Master's degree)
Have at least 10 years experience in environmental consultancy, ideally with Environmental Impact Assessment experience
Are ambitious and appreciate the responsibilities associated with undertaking work in highly technical subject areas
Have strong communication skills including fluent written and verbal English with report writing skills, such as experience of Environmental Impact Assessment chapter writing
Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex technical data and prepare clear reports.
Should be able to explain and present highly technical subject matters in a way that is logical and understandable – using plain English
Have good collaborative working skills and experience of interfacing with other disciplines and/or diverse stakeholders
Are a good team worker with excellent and demonstrable attention to detail
Are confident and highly motivated, with good and proactive communication skills and the ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
Are able to demonstrate a sensible and proactive approach to project work
Are willing to help support, mentor and develop other team members; as we build the team, we would like our experienced hire to mentor, train and manage new team members

Desirable Skills

Knowledge of the UK planning process and UK environmental legislation
UK experience and/or UK Professional Memberships in the environmental sector will be an added advantage
Knowledge on Environmental Assessment process for on-shore and off-shore wind energy projects and infrastructure projects
Experience working for a global environmental consultancy
Energy sector and/or highways experience, particularly for large-scale infrastructure projects
Strategic Environmental Assessment and/or Environmental and Social Impact Assessment experience
Experience of producing socio-economic inputs for Environmental Impact Assessments
Demonstrated leadership capabilities and experience managing project teams including delivering projects to time and on budget and resource management

BGV:

Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (BGV) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.
Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner.

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Transportation & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Power & Energy, Resources and Industry sectors, as well as offering strategic advisory services. Our talented people around the globe engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

With approximately 4,000 talented people across 3 locations (Noida, Bengaluru & Mumbai offices) in India and more than 73,000 globally, in 550 offices across 40 countries, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

At WSP we draw on the diverse skills and capabilities of our employees globally to compete for the most exciting and complex projects across the world and bring the same level of expertise to our local communities. We are proud to be an international collective of innovative thinkers who work on the most complex problems. Unified under one strong brand, we use our local expertise, international reach and global scale to prepare our cities and environments for the future, connect communities and help societies thrive in built and natural ecosystems. True to our guiding principles, our business is built on four cornerstones: Our People, Our Clients, Our Operational Excellence and Our Expertise.

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Passionate people doing purposeful and sustainable work that helps shape our communities and the future.
A collaborative team that thrives on challenges and unconventional thinking.
A network of experts channeling our curiosity into creating solutions for complex issues.

Inspired by diversity, driven by inclusion, we work with passion and purpose.

Working with Us

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

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With us, you can operate in a flexible, agile, yet structured work environment and follow a Hybrid Work Model.

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Our people are our greatest asset, and we prioritize a safe work environment. Health, safety, and wellbeing are integral to our culture, with each of us accountable for fostering a safe workplace through our Making Health and Safety Personal initiative. Our Zero Harm Vision drives us to reduce risks through innovative solutions, earning recognition for our global health and safety practices with the prestigious RoSPA Health and Safety Awards for six consecutive years.

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WSP India is dedicated to fostering a sustainable and inclusive work environment where our greatest strength - Our People -feel valued, respected, and supported. We ensure an unbiased approach in hiring, promotion, and performance evaluation, regardless of age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, physical ability, education, social status, or cultural background.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of over 73,300 talented global professionals dedicated to making a positive impact. Together, we can make a difference in communities both near and far.

With us, you can.

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