Senior Aquatic Ecology Consultant | Field & Data Leadership

SLR Consulting; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SLR Consulting in Singapore seeks a Senior Environmental Consultant to lead ecological projects, conduct field studies, and mentor staff. The role spans environmental baseline studies, impact assessments, and biodiversity management across Singapore and Southeast Asia, with regular fieldwork and travel to remote locations.

The position requires at least 5 years in consultancy, postgraduate qualifications, and strong proposal development skills within a collaborative team setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional consulting experience.
• Strong communication skills with leadership in project ownership.
• Experience in aquatic or coastal ecosystems, mangroves, seagrass, corals.
• Proficiency in quantitative ecological methods.
• Project management experience is a plus with QA/QC oversight.
• Proficiency in English; APAC region language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental studies including EBS, EIA, ESIA, EMMP, ESDD, and CHA.
• Undertake data collection, statistical analysis and GIS mapping across ecosystems.
• Manage multiple projects and provide technical leadership to staff.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders including government agencies and NGOs.
• Collaborate with business development to expand presence in Singapore and SE Asia.
• Supervise, mentor, and support junior staff with QA/QC review and field training.
• Support SLR’s HSEQ Integrated Management System and safe work practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Ecology knowledge

Data analysis

Project management

Team mentoring

GIS and spatial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Master's or PhD in related field

Tools

GIS software

Job description

SLR Consulting in Singapore seeks a Senior Environmental Consultant to lead ecological projects, conduct field studies, and mentor staff. The role spans environmental baseline studies, impact assessments, and biodiversity management across Singapore and Southeast Asia, with regular fieldwork and travel to remote locations.

The position requires at least 5 years in consultancy, postgraduate qualifications, and strong proposal development skills within a collaborative team setting.