Principal Environmental Consultant & Team Lead, Singapore

hydrobiology singapore pte. ltd.

Singapore

On-site

SGD 140,000 - 210,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

SLR Consulting in Singapore seeks a Principal Environmental Consultant to lead our local team and advance our aquatic ecology, EIA/ESIA and environmental services. You will guide complex projects, mentor staff, and build strong client partnerships while expanding our presence in Southeast Asia.

The role leverages SLR's global network and technical depth for high-impact solutions. You will collaborate with regional experts, drive business development, manage risks, and ensure technical excellence

Qualifications

Degree in Environmental Science, Marine Biology, Freshwater Ecology, Hydrobiology or related field.
Significant environmental consulting experience including aquatic ecology or related projects.
Proven experience leading technical teams, mentoring, and recruitment.
Strong knowledge of freshwater/mMarine ecology, water quality and environmental assessment.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the Singapore Environmental team, providing technical, commercial and people leadership to a high-performing consulting team.
Deliver and oversee complex environmental consulting projects across Singapore, ensuring technical excellence, commercial performance and client satisfaction.
Provide senior technical leadership in aquatic ecology, EIA/ESIA and related environmental services.
Act as a trusted advisor to clients, building long-term relationships and providing strategic environmental and sustainability advice.
Develop and execute growth initiatives for the Singapore practice, while supporting broader business development opportunities across the Southeast Asian market.
Identify, pursue and secure new business opportunities, leading proposals, tenders and client engagement activities.
Mentor, coach and develop team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, safety and continuous professional growth.
Manage project resources, workloads and priorities to ensure successful project delivery and effective utilisation of the team.
Collaborate with regional and global technical specialists to deliver multidisciplinary solutions and expand service offerings for clients.
Represent the business externally through industry engagement, professional networks, conferences and client forums, strengthening the company's profile in Singapore and Southeast Asia.