Singapore Principal Environmental Lead — Aquatic Ecology

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

Job summary

SLR Consulting in Singapore seeks a Principal Environmental Consultant & Team Lead to guide our Singapore Environmental team, delivering high-impact aquatic ecology and EIA/ESIA projects across the region. You will mentor staff, shape technical strategies and expand client networks.

The role combines technical leadership with business development within the APAC market, offering a collaborative One Team culture and opportunities for growth across Southeast Asia.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Environmental Science, Marine Biology, Freshwater Ecology, Hydrobiology, Environmental Engineering or related discipline, postgraduate qualifications highly regarded.
• Extensive environmental consulting experience with aquatic ecology, marine science or related projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing technical teams, including mentoring, coaching and recruitment.
• Strong technical expertise in freshwater/marine ecology, aquatic ecosystems, water quality or environmental assessment.
• Proven project management capability including planning, budgeting, QA and risk management.
• Experience building trusted client relationships across government, infrastructure, energy, resources, industrial or development sectors.
• Successful business development including proposal prep, opportunity ID and work winning.
• Experience delivering EIAs/ESIAs aligned with international standards ( IFC ) preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to influence clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in Singapore/Southeast Asia with understanding of regional regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Singapore Environmental team with technical, commercial and people leadership.
• Deliver and oversee complex environmental consulting projects across Singapore, ensuring technical excellence 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 strategic environmental insight.
• Develop and execute growth initiatives for the Singapore practice and Southeast Asia market.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities, leading proposals and client engagement.
• Mentor and coach team members, fostering collaboration, safety and professional growth.
• Manage project resources, workloads and priorities for successful delivery and utilisation.
• Collaborate with regional/global specialists to deliver multidisciplinary solutions.
• Represent the business externally through industry engagement, conferences and client forums.

Skills

Environmental science

Marine biology

Freshwater ecology

Hydrobiology

Aquatic ecology

Project management

Team leadership

Business development

Client relationships

IFC standards

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or related

Postgraduate qualifications

Job description

SLR Consulting in Singapore seeks a Principal Environmental Consultant & Team Lead to guide our Singapore Environmental team, delivering high-impact aquatic ecology and EIA/ESIA projects across the region. You will mentor staff, shape technical strategies and expand client networks.

The role combines technical leadership with business development within the APAC market, offering a collaborative One Team culture and opportunities for growth across Southeast Asia.