Managing Consultant, Geology

ERM; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM in Bengaluru, India, seeks an experienced Level 3 Geologist to lead contaminated land, hydrogeology, and remediation projects within ERM's global client portfolio. You will provide technical leadership, manage project delivery, and mentor junior staff while coordinating with regional teams and clients to ensure high-quality outcomes.

You will drive technical quality, support proposals, and help grow business by coordinating multidisciplinary teams and ensuring adherence to ERM standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Geology or related discipline.
• 7–10 years of relevant consulting experience.
• Strong experience in contaminated land assessment and remediation.
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong client communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced data analysis, interpretation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver contaminated land, hydrogeological, and remediation projects from planning through completion.
• Lead technical interpretation of geological, hydrogeological, and environmental datasets.
• Review technical reports, conceptual site models, and risk assessments and provide recommendations.
• Manage project budgets, resources, schedules, and quality assurance processes.
• Supervise field investigations, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Mentor and provide technical oversight to junior staff.
• Prepare and review fee proposals, scopes of work, and methodologies.
• Support client meetings and project discussions.
• Ensure compliance with ERM quality, health, safety, and risk management requirements.

Skills

Geology

Hydrogeology

Environmental consulting

Project management

Data interpretation

Technical report writing

Client communication

Team coordination

GIS software

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Geology/Hydrogeology/Environmental Science

Tools

GIS software

Modelling software

Job description

ERM is the world’s largest specialist sustainability consultancy, with over 50 years of experience helping organisations navigate complex environmental, social, and governance challenges. We bring together a global community of experts to deliver meaningful impact for our clients and the planet.

Our Consulting Delivery Hub (CDH) in India is a critical part of ERM’s global consulting model enabling scalable, high-quality delivery across regions and service lines. CDH teams work in close partnership with regional consultants to support global client projects, providing specialist expertise, driving consistency, and enhancing delivery efficiency across our most important programmes.

As part of the Consulting Delivery Hub, you will collaborate with colleagues worldwide, contribute to complex sustainability projects, and play a key role in shaping the future of global consulting delivery.

Why this role matters?

As a Level 3 Geologist, you will play a key role in delivering complex contaminated land, hydrogeology, and remediation projects across ERM's global client portfolio. You will provide technical leadership, manage project delivery, mentor junior staff, and work closely with regional teams and clients to ensure high-quality project outcomes. This role is critical in driving delivery excellence, maintaining technical quality, and supporting business growth initiatives.

What your impact is?

• Leading multidisciplinary investigation and remediation projects.
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring junior geologists and consultants.
• Managing project schedules, budgets, and client expectations.
• Supporting proposal development and business development activities.
• Driving technical quality, consistency, and innovation across project delivery.

What you’ll bring:

• Strong understanding of contaminated land assessment, hydrogeology, remediation, and environmental consulting practices.
• Working knowledge of international regulations, industry guidance documents, and best practice standards.
• Proven experience in managing project teams and coordinating multiple stakeholders.
• Strong technical report writing and data interpretation capabilities.

Preferred:

• Experience managing large and complex site investigation, hydrogeological assessment, and remediation projects.
• Experience with groundwater flow and contaminant transport modelling.
• Experience supporting multinational clients across various industry sectors.
• Understanding of ESG, due diligence, and environmental liability assessments.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage and deliver contaminated land, hydrogeological, and remediation projects from planning through completion.
• Lead technical interpretation of geological, hydrogeological, and environmental datasets.
• Review technical reports, conceptual site models, and risk assessments and provide recommendations to support senior technical review and approval.
• Manage project budgets, resources, schedules, and quality assurance processes.
• Supervise field investigations, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Mentor and provide technical oversight to junior staff.
• Prepare and review fee proposals, scopes of work, and technical methodologies.
• Support client meetings, presentations, and project discussions.
• Ensure compliance with ERM quality, health, safety, and risk management requirements.
• Contribute to technical excellence initiatives and knowledge-sharing programs.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or related discipline.
• 7-10 years of relevant consulting experience.
• Strong experience in contaminated land assessment and remediation.
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong client communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced proficiency in data analysis, interpretation, and reporting.
• Experience with industry-standard modelling and GIS software is advantageous.