Technical Lead WASH | Water & Sanitation | Infrastructure Consulting

Choice International; Mumbai; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Choice International invites an experienced Sector Head WASH to lead the Water, Sanitation & Hygiene practice in Mumbai. You will drive strategic direction, oversee project delivery, mentor multidisciplinary teams and strengthen client relationships globally.

The role requires a Master’s in relevant engineering, at least 15 years in WASH, and a track record with DPRs, PMC, design or project management. You will engage with government programs and industry partners to position the firm at the

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in the Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) sector.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams and large consulting assignments (DPRs, PMC, design, project management).
• Strong technical expertise in water supply, sewerage, sanitation and wastewater management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and strengthen the overall WASH practice, defining the sector's strategic direction and growth roadmap (domestically & internationally).
• Provide technical leadership and oversight across all WASH projects, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Monitor project performance and support project teams in successful execution.
• Stay abreast of policies, funding programs and industry trends to identify opportunities.
• Drive business development by tracking sector insights and client engagement.
• Build and mentor a high-performing technical team and share knowledge.
• Represent the organization in high-level meetings with government agencies and partners.
• Develop thought leadership through publications and industry presentations.
• Promote innovation, standardization and continuous improvement in WASH.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Education

Master's Degree in Civil Engineering / Environmental Engineering / Water Resources / Public Health Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Location: Mumbai

Experience: 15+ Years

Qualification: Master's Degree in Civil Engineering / Environmental Engineering / Water Resources / Public Health Engineering or equivalent (MBA/Management qualification will be preferred)

Position Summary

Role Overview

The Sector Head WASH will lead the overall Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) practice, providing strategic, technical and operational leadership for the sector domestically & internationally. The role involves driving sector excellence & growth, overseeing project delivery, mentoring multidisciplinary teams, strengthening client relationships, and ensuring the organization remains at the forefront of developments in the WASH sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and strengthen the overall WASH practice, defining the sector's strategic direction and growth roadmap (domestically & internationally).
• Provide technical leadership and oversight across all WASH projects, ensuring quality, timely delivery and adherence to best practices.
• Monitor project performance, resolve critical technical issues and support project teams in successful execution.
• Stay abreast of emerging policies, technologies, funding programs and industry trends to identify new opportunities and enhance organizational capabilities.
• Drive the Business Development by tracking sector insights and client engagement.
• Build and mentor a high-performing technical team, driving capability development and knowledge sharing.
• Represent the organization in high-level meetings, conferences and interactions with government agencies, clients and development partners.
• Develop thought leadership through white papers, technical publications, knowledge notes and industry presentations, positioning the organization as a leading consulting firm in the WASH sector. Shall be active on social media platforms like LinkedIn.
• Promote innovation, standardization and continuous improvement across the WASH practice.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Minimum 15 years of experience in the Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) sector, preferably with leading infrastructure consulting firms.
• Proven experience in leading multidisciplinary teams and managing large consulting assignments involving DPRs, PMC, design, technical advisory or project management.
• Strong technical expertise in water supply, sewerage, sanitation, wastewater management, urban/rural water infrastructure and related sectors.
• Well-versed with Government programmes such as Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), AMRUT, SBM and multilateral-funded projects.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to build client confidence, provide strategic direction and drive organizational excellence.

Preferred Background

Candidates with experience in reputed infrastructure consulting organizations such as Egis, AECOM, Aarvee, Tata Consulting Engineers, SMEC, Stantec, RITES, SYSTRA or similar organizations will be preferred.