Senior Environmental Planning & EIA Lead

ESC ENVIRONMENT SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ESC Environment Singapore PTE. LTD. seeks a Principal Consultant to lead environmental and planning‑phase consultancy across Asia. You will oversee ESIA/ESIA/ESHIA, feasibility studies, baseline design, permitting strategies and multidisciplinary planning assignments, guiding teams, ensuring quality and driving business development.

You will mentor staff, manage client engagements, and coordinate cross‑office activities with a strong emphasis on commercial judgement and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in planning‑phase environmental consulting (ESIA/EIA/ESHIA).
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, planning or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Proven track record in business development, tendering and project budgeting.
• Strong leadership and ability to manage multidisciplinary teams across geographies.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight across complex planning‑phase projects to ensure high‑quality, compliant deliverables.
• Lead ESIA/ESIA/ESHIA, feasibility studies, permitting strategies and baseline design.
• Serve as client focal point, shaping engagements and building long‑term relationships.
• Drive business development through proposals, tenders, budgeting and service‑line growth.
• Mentor and grow teams, oversee cross‑office coordination and risk management.
• Coordinate multi‑disciplinary integration across planning, environment, social and sustainability functions.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Project management

Client relationship management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science/engineering/planning

Master's degree (advantage)

Job description

ESC Environment Singapore PTE. LTD. seeks a Principal Consultant to lead environmental and planning‑phase consultancy across Asia. You will oversee ESIA/ESIA/ESHIA, feasibility studies, baseline design, permitting strategies and multidisciplinary planning assignments, guiding teams, ensuring quality and driving business development.

You will mentor staff, manage client engagements, and coordinate cross‑office activities with a strong emphasis on commercial judgement and regulatory compliance.