Senior Environmental Consultant, Aquatic Ecology & Fieldwork

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

Job summary

SLR Consulting in Singapore is seeking a Senior Environmental Consultant to provide technical leadership in ecology and biodiversity management. You will oversee data analysis, field surveys, project design, tender and report preparation, and business development within a collaborative team.

The role involves regular fieldwork in Singapore and overseas, with opportunities to mentor junior staff and contribute to strategic growth and client relationships across Southeast Asia.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional consulting experience.
• Strong communication with leadership levels.
• Proven leadership in projects and business growth.
• Knowledge of aquatic or coastal ecosystems; mangroves, seagrass, corals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver environmental studies such as Environmental Baseline Studies (EBS), Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan (EMMP), Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD).
• Undertake scientific data collection, collation, statistical analysis and GIS mapping across marine, freshwater and terrestrial environments.
• Support and lead multiple projects and multi-disciplinary environmental scopes, ensuring high-quality standards across all project deliverables.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, and industry associations in Singapore.
• Collaborate with the business development team to expand Hydrobiology's presence in Singapore and Southeast Asia.
• Participate in and support fieldwork locally and internationally, including in remote and challenging environments.
• Contribute to business development, strategic growth initiatives, government and private sector tender opportunities, marketing activities, and client relationship management across Singapore and Southeast Asia.
• Supervise, mentor, and support the professional development of junior staff through structured technical guidance, QA/QC review processes, field training, and project delivery support to improve team capability, utilisation, and technical consistency.
• Support SLR’s HSEQ Integrated Management System, including company policies, procedures, and safe work practices.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of Hydrobiology’s technical service offerings, methodologies, workflows, and environmental consulting capabilities.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Project management

Quantitative ecological methods

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field

Master’s or PhD from an accredited institution

Job description

SLR Consulting in Singapore is seeking a Senior Environmental Consultant to provide technical leadership in ecology and biodiversity management. You will oversee data analysis, field surveys, project design, tender and report preparation, and business development within a collaborative team.

The role involves regular fieldwork in Singapore and overseas, with opportunities to mentor junior staff and contribute to strategic growth and client relationships across Southeast Asia.