Senior consultant- Waste Advisory

Mployee.me; Dadri; Remote; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP India is seeking a Senior Consultant – Waste Advisory to join our Environmental and Sustainability team in Bengaluru, Noida or Mumbai. You will lead and support high-quality waste management and circular economy advisory services across buildings, masterplans, infrastructure and major development projects.

The role requires strong technical capability, project leadership, client engagement and commercial awareness, with collaboration across multidisciplinary and geographically dispersed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering or related field; master’s preferred.
• 8+ years in waste management, environmental consultancy or advisory services.
• Experience drafting waste management strategies and technical studies.
• Knowledge of MS Excel for calculations; GIS/AutoCAD experience desirable.
• Experience with Middle East regulatory context advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead waste management strategies and technical studies for major projects.
• Forecast waste generation and conduct mass-balance assessments.
• Develop circular economy and diversion strategies.
• Plan waste collection, handling, treatment and disposal systems.
• Mentor junior staff and support team development.
• Engage clients and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Support proposals and business development activities.

Skills

Waste advisory

Project leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental/civil engineering or environmental science

Master’s degree advantageous

Tools

GIS

AutoCAD

Revit

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Excel

Job description

Job Description

WSP is seeking a Senior Consultant – Waste Advisory with at least eight years of relevant experience to join our growing Environmental and Sustainability team in Bengaluru, Noida or Mumbai. Working closely with our Middle East Advisory Services team, the successful candidate will lead and support the delivery of high-quality waste management and circular economy advisory services across buildings, masterplans, infrastructure and major development projects. The role requires a combination of strong technical capability, project leadership, client engagement and commercial awareness. The candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team serving public- and private-sector clients across a range of markets, including government, real estate, infrastructure, industrial, commercial and event developments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of waste management strategies, plans and technical studies for buildings, masterplans, infrastructure and major development projects.
• Undertake waste generation forecasting, benchmarking, mass-balance assessments and infrastructure capacity calculations for municipal, commercial, industrial, construction and demolition, and other relevant waste streams.
• Develop circular economy, resource recovery, waste minimisation, diversion and zero-waste strategies aligned with project objectives and applicable policy requirements.
• Plan and assess waste collection, storage, transfer, handling, treatment, recovery and disposal systems, including option appraisal and technology evaluation.
• Undertake technical due diligence and performance assessments of waste management assets, facilities and operational systems.
• Manage day-to-day project delivery, including scope, programme, budget, risks, resourcing, quality and coordination with multidisciplinary and geographically dispersed teams.
• Lead client and stakeholder engagement, including coordination meetings, technical workshops, presentations and discussions with authorities and other project stakeholders.
• Interpret and apply relevant waste management legislation, policies, codes, standards and authority requirements, particularly those applicable in the Middle East.
• Maintain clear project records and compliance documentation and support internal technical governance and quality-management processes.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior team members and support the development of the team’s waste advisory capability.
• Contribute to proposals, expressions of interest, fee estimates, project methodologies, capability statements and other business-development activities.
• Collaborate with related disciplines, including sustainability, environmental assessment, planning, infrastructure, buildings and advisory teams, to deliver integrated solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science or a related discipline; a relevant master’s degree would be advantageous.
• At least 8+ years of relevant professional experience in waste management, environmental consultancy or advisory services.
• Demonstrable experience preparing waste management strategies, plans, feasibility studies, technical assessments and specifications.
• Strong working knowledge of waste collection, handling, transfer, treatment, recovery and disposal technologies and their practical application.
• Understanding of circular economy principles, resource efficiency, waste minimisation and material recovery approaches.
• Experience managing technical deliverables, budgets, programmes, risks and multidisciplinary project coordination.
• Strong report‑writing, analytical, problem‑solving, presentation and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for technical calculations, data analysis and modelling; experience with GIS, AutoCAD or relevant waste‑modelling tools would be advantageous.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit and Autodesk Construction Cloud service for documents review and collaboration on digital delivery.
• Experience supporting proposals, fee estimates and business development, with sound commercial awareness.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously, work independently and collaboratively, and maintain a flexible, organised and outcome‑driven approach.
• Previous experience delivering projects in the Middle East and familiarity with regional waste regulations, policies and authority requirements would be advantageous.
• Relevant professional membership or certification would be advantageous.

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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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.

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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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