Assistant Consultant – Ecology

Green Trendsetters; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, safety, and wellbeing initiatives

Hybrid work model

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Mumbai is looking for an Assistant Consultant to support ecological data analysis and project delivery. The role involves collaborating with UK-based ecologists and contributing to various ecological projects. Ideal candidates will hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field and have strong skills in ecological data handling and GIS tools. This position offers opportunities to develop your expertise and contribute positively to ecological consultancy.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Ecology, Environmental Science, Conservation Biology, or a related discipline.
• Experience in ecological consultancy or conservation science preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in habitat loss/gain calculations and ecological impact evaluations.
• Support the use of digital tools to improve ecological deliverables.

Skills

Ecological data handling

GIS and spatial analysis tools

Strong written communication skills

Problem-solving mindset

Education

Master’s degree in Ecology or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS

Job description

WSP is seeking a motivated and skilledAssistant Consultantto support our expanding technical function within the UK-wide national ecology team. This role, based inNoida or Bengaluru, offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to ecological data analysis, reporting, and project delivery while collaborating with UK-based ecologists.

The successful candidate will assist in enhancing technical capabilities, producing high-quality outputs across a range of ecological and environmental projects, and contributing to innovation in ecological consultancy. This position is ideal for someone looking to grow their expertise and make a meaningful impact within WSP’s global ecology business.

• Assist in habitat loss/gain calculations, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments, and ecological impact evaluations.
• Support the use of digital tools (e.g., GIS, remote sensing, data visualization) to improve ecological deliverables.
• Contribute to the development of habitat mitigation and compensation plans under UK legislation.
• Prepare and review ecological reports such as Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEA), BNG assessments, and Nature Conservation (NC) reports.
• Participate in internal knowledge sharing and collaborate with global ecology colleagues.
• Support proposal writing and other business development activities.
• Experience in ecological consultancy or conservation science, with familiarity with UK ecological standards and legislation.
• Competence in ecological data handling and interpretation.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong written communication skills for technical reporting.
• Working knowledge of GIS and spatial analysis tools.
• Good interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Problem-solving mindset and willingness to innovate.
• Understanding of European Protected Species and licensing basics.
• Exposure to biodiversity metrics and habitat condition assessments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic database tools.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Ecology, Environmental Science, Conservation Biology, or a related discipline.
• Having appropriate qualification from relevant UK institutions is an advantage.

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”.

Job Info

• Job Identification 75322

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