Associate/Technical Lead-Ecology

WSP in India; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP seeks a passionate Technical Lead to drive excellence in Nature Services (Ecology) projects within the GCC India team. This role focuses on technical leadership, project execution, and strategic coordination with UK-based colleagues.

You will act as the technical face of the India Ecology team, mentor staff, manage scope, timelines and budgets, and ensure high-quality deliverables across proposals, reports and documentation while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Environmental/Ecology disciplines, preferably within infrastructure development.
• Membership in a relevant professional institution.
• Proven track record of managing complex, multi‑disciplinary projects.
• Strong commercial acumen and accountability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in mentoring and upskilling technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical liaison for UK-based Nature Services & Arboriculture directors.
• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of ecology-related outputs from inception to completion.
• Ensure high‑quality technical deliverables that meet WSP and UK client standards.
• Provide operational oversight and technical guidance to the GCC Ecology team.
• Champion technical excellence across proposals, reports, and project documentation.
• Drive innovation and apply advanced techniques to ecological design and contract solutions.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and risks to ensure successful outcomes.
• Forecast workloads and allocate resources effectively to meet delivery targets.
• Monitor and report on commercial performance, ensuring budget utilisation and earning capacity are met or exceeded.
• Identify and mitigate project variations to deliver commercial advantage.
• Uphold local health and safety, welfare, risk, and information security standards.
• Conduct robust reviews and provide constructive feedback to maintain high‑quality outputs.
• Promote Safety by Design and ensure compliance with internal systems and processes.
• Act as the technical face of the India-based Ecology team in client interactions.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.
• Contribute to bids, marketing materials, and strategic business development.
• Align team delivery with the UK GCC Charter and WSP’s Vision and Values.

Skills

Environmental/Ecology expertise

Mentoring/leadership

Communication

Project management

Education

Membership in a relevant professional institution

Job description

WSP is seeking a passionate and dynamic Technical Lead to drive excellence in the delivery of Nature Services (Ecology) projects within the GCC India team. This role is focused on technical leadership, project execution, and strategic coordination with UK-based colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical liaison for UK-based Nature Services & Arboriculture directors.
• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of ecology-related outputs from inception to completion.
• Ensure high‑quality technical deliverables that meet WSP and UK client standards.
• Provide operational oversight and technical guidance to the GCC Ecology team.
• Champion technical excellence across proposals, reports, and project documentation.
• Drive innovation and apply advanced techniques to ecological design and contract solutions.
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and risks to ensure successful outcomes.
• Forecast workloads and allocate resources effectively to meet delivery targets.
• Monitor and report on commercial performance, ensuring budget utilisation and earning capacity are met or exceeded.
• Identify and mitigate project variations to deliver commercial advantage.
• Uphold local health and safety, welfare, risk, and information security standards.
• Conduct robust reviews and provide constructive feedback to maintain high‑quality outputs.
• Promote Safety by Design and ensure compliance with internal systems and processes.
• Act as the technical face of the India‑based Ecology team in client interactions.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.
• Contribute to bids, marketing materials, and strategic business development.
• Align team delivery with the UK GCC Charter and WSP’s Vision and Values.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Environmental/Ecology disciplines, preferably within infrastructure development.
• Membership in a relevant professional institution.
• Proven track record of managing complex, multi‑disciplinary projects.
• Strong commercial acumen and accountability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in mentoring and upskilling technical teams.

Background Verification (BGV)

• Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification 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.

Hybrid Working Module

• Maximize collaboration.
• Maintain product quality and cultural integrity.
• Balance community, collaboration, opportunity, productivity, and efficiency.