Consultant - Climate Change, Carbon, and ESG Advisory

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:

1. GHG Accounting and Decarbonization
   1. Conduct GHG inventories for corporates, cities, and sectors following IPCC Guidelines and GHG Protocol.
   2. Develop and implement GHG calculation tools for baseline emissions and forecasting.
   3. Use LCA tools to evaluate embodied carbon in infrastructure and master planning.
   4. Design and execute decarbonization roadmaps with clear targets and timelines in line with SBTi and national climate goals.
   5. Apply PCAF guidelines for assessing financed, facilitated, or insurance-associated emissions (desirable).
2. Climate Risk Modeling and Assessment
   1. Expertise in Climate Risk Modeling & Scenario Analysis such as evaluating RCP/SSP scenarios, stress testing, and projection models to assess future risks.
   2. Conduct Geospatial & Data Analytics using GIS tools (ArcGIS, QGIS) and data analysis to map and quantify climate impacts
   3. Evaluating Physical & Transition Risk such as extreme weather, sea-level rise, carbon pricing, and regulatory shifts.
   4. Conduct Financial & Economic Risk Analysis showing understanding of financial implications due to climate risks, including insurance, asset valuation, and supply chain disruptions (Desirable)
   5. 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.