WSP is looking to recruit a 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.
You will be joining a well-established, respected, and multidisciplinary team that serves a diverse range of clients across national and local governments, industrial, commercial, and scientific sectors. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects and make a tangible impact on global sustainability efforts.
The successful candidate will be expected to work in cross-functional teams, manage project timelines, and deliverables while demonstrating 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.
- Apply PCAF guidelines for assessing financed, facilitated, or insurance-associated emissions (desirable).
- Climate Risk Modeling and Assessment
- 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)
- Knowledge of Regulatory & Climate Frameworks such as TCFD, ISSB, IPCC reports, and ESG disclosure requirements to align risk assessments with global standards.
Requirements:
- 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.
- 3-6 years of professional experience.
- Excellent written English and verbal communication, presentation and organisational skills.
- Experience of working on multiple projects, simultaneously.
Why Join Us?
At WSP, you will have the opportunity to lead transformative sustainability and climate advisory projects that make a meaningful impact. Our dynamic, growth-driven environment fosters innovation and collaboration, allowing you to work alongside a team of passionate professionals dedicated to driving positive change. In addition, you will benefit from extensive professional development opportunities and global networking, with exposure to a wide range of sectors and markets, empowering you to grow both personally and professionally.