DescriptionWSP is looking to recruit a Senior Consultant - Climate Change, Carbon, and ESG Advisory to join our Middle East Earth and Environment Advisory Services team. Based in Bangalore, Noida, or Mumbai, the successful candidate will collaborate with a dynamic team of environmental and sustainability professionals to deliver high-quality technical work and support the continued success of our client-focused projects. We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive professional to drive climate-related initiatives as part of our CCEA Advisory team. This pivotal role involves leveraging expertise in project leadership, climate risk modeling, and decarbonization strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of climate change, carbon reduction, and sustainability practices and will be adept at delivering impactful solutions for our clients.
ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate must demonstrate a combination of the following qualifications, skills, and experience:
GHG Accounting and Decarbonization
- Conduct GHG inventories for corporates, cities, and sectors following IPCC Guidelines and GHG Protocol.
- Develop and implement GHG calculation tools for baseline emissions and forecasting.
- Use LCA tools to evaluate embodied carbon in infrastructure and master planning.
- Design and execute decarbonization roadmaps with clear targets and timelines in line with SBTi and national climate goals.
Climate Risk Modeling and Assessment
Strong knowledge in Climate Risk Modeling & Scenario Analysis such as evaluating RCP/SSP scenarios, stress testing, and projection models to assess future risks.
Strong knowledge on Geospatial & Data Analytics using GIS tools (ArcGIS, QGIS) and data analysis to map and quantify climate impacts
Evaluating Physical & Transition Risk such as extreme weather, sea-level rise, carbon pricing, and regulatory shifts.
Conduct Financial & Economic Risk Analysis showing understanding of financial implications due to climate risks, including insurance, asset valuation, and supply chain disruptions (Desirable)
Knowledge of Regulatory & Climate Frameworks such as TCFD, ISSB, IPCC reports, and ESG disclosure requirements to align risk assessments with global standards.
Supports the project team in creating plans, approaches, and technical strategies for clients in the public and private sectors across a range of topics, including urban planning, resources (energy, water), and mobility.
Prepares high quality technical reports and provides inputs into the leadership team members on different technical task.
Mentor and training to junior team members
Qualifications- Bachelor of Engineering in relevant discipline (Architecture, Mechanical/Electrical/Environmental Science or other relevant discipline). Master’s degree and international work exposure is a plus.
- Expertise in Climate Risk Modeling & Scenario Analysis such as evaluating RCP/SSP scenarios, stress testing, and projection models to assess future risks.
- Conduct Geospatial & Data Analytics using GIS tools (ArcGIS, QGIS) and data analysis to map and quantify climate impacts
- Evaluating Physical & Transition Risk such as extreme weather, sea-level rise, carbon pricing, and regulatory shifts.
- Conduct Financial & Economic Risk Analysis showing understanding of financial implications due to climate risks, including insurance, asset valuation, and supply chain disruptions (Desirable)
BGV:
- Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.
- Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”.
