Associate/Technical Lead-Ecology

WSP USA; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 2,000,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP India is seeking a 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 Ecology team in client interactions, oversee planning, delivery from inception to completion, and ensure high-quality outputs while mentoring multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Environmental/Ecology disciplines.
• Proven track record managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical liaison for UK-based Nature Services & Arboriculture directors.
• Lead planning, execution and delivery of ecology-related outputs from inception to completion.
• Ensure high-quality technical deliverables meeting client standards.
• Provide operational oversight and technical guidance to the GCC Ecology team.
• Champion technical excellence across proposals, reports and documentation.
• Drive innovation in ecological design and contract solutions.

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.

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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We are

• 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.

Our Hybrid Working Module

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

• Maximize collaboration.

• Maintain product quality and cultural integrity.

• Balance community, collaboration, opportunity, productivity, and efficiency.

Health, Safety and Wellbeing

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.

Inclusivity and Diversity

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.

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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.

Technical Delivery & Project Leadership

• 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.

Project & Commercial Management

• 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 utilization and earning capacity are met or exceeded.
• Identify and mitigate project variations to deliver commercial advantage.

Quality & Compliance

• 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.

Client & Business Engagement

• 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.
• 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.

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”.