Senior Consultant - Government Advisory - Environmental Science

 

Job Description: Senior Consultant - Government Advisory - Environmental Science

About Amber & Mark

At Amber & Mark, we partner with Governments, Public Institutions, Infrastructure Agencies, Development Finance Institutions, and Private Sector Organisations to transform strategic opportunities into successful transactions and development outcomes.

We believe advisory must extend beyond planning and focus on enabling implementation, investment mobilisation, and long-term value creation. Our teams work closely with government departments, urban local bodies, infrastructure agencies, financial institutions, and private investors across sectors including infrastructure, urban development, transport, energy, water, tourism, industrial development, and public-private partnerships.

Position Details:

Position Title: Senior Consultant - Government Advisory - Environmental Science

Number of Positions: 01

Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan

Reporting To: Senior Consultant / Engagement Manager

Employment Type: Full-time

Experience Required: 10+ Years

Educational Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Ecology, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Geography, Sustainability Studies, or related disciplines may apply for this position.

Master's Degree (Preferred/Advantageous):

Candidates with an M.Sc., M.Tech., M.E., M.A., or other relevant postgraduate qualifications in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Ecology, Climate Change, Sustainability, Natural Resource Management, or related disciplines will be preferred.

Additional preference will be given to candidates possessing:

• Certifications in environmental impact assessment, sustainability, climate risk, or environmental management systems.
• Professional certifications in GIS, remote sensing, or environmental monitoring.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations, compliance frameworks, and permitting processes.
• Membership of recognised professional environmental or sustainability bodies.
• Specialized qualifications in climate resilience, ESG, waste management, or biodiversity conservation

Relevant Work Experience

Candidates with 10+ years of progressive experience in environmental consulting, environmental management, sustainability advisory, compliance monitoring, ecosystem assessment, climate resilience, or government environmental projects are eligible to apply for this position.

Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience in:

• Environmental assessment and monitoring.
• Environmental impact assessment and compliance.
• Sustainability planning and ESG advisory.
• Climate change and resilience initiatives.
• Waste management and pollution control.
• Biodiversity, ecology, and natural resource conservation.
• Government environmental projects and public sector engagement.
• Technical advisory, field assessments, and environmental reporting

Experience across infrastructure, industry, mining, urban development, water, energy, or public policy projects will be an added advantage.

Role Overview

The Senior Consultant - Government Advisory - Environmental Science will provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise across environmental assessments, sustainability, compliance, climate resilience, and public sector advisory assignments. The role requires strong analytical capability, environmental knowledge, and the ability to engage effectively with government departments, regulators, public agencies, implementation partners, and industry stakeholders.

The selected candidate will support projects involving environmental policy, impact assessments, sustainability planning, compliance reviews, field investigations, and environmental governance initiatives.

Roles & Responsibilities

Environmental Advisory & Technical Leadership

Provide technical leadership on environmental advisory assignments involving environmental assessments, sustainability planning, compliance support, and environmental governance strategy.

Environmental Impact Assessment & Compliance

Support preparation and review of environmental impact assessments, baseline studies, compliance reports, mitigation plans, and statutory environmental submissions.

Sustainability & Climate Advisory

Advise on sustainability strategies, climate adaptation, climate resilience, ESG frameworks, resource efficiency, and low-impact development approaches.

Pollution Control & Waste Management

Support clients and government bodies on air, water, soil, and noise pollution control, waste management systems, hazardous waste handling, and environmental mitigation measures.

Ecology, Biodiversity & Natural Resource Assessment

Conduct and review ecological studies, biodiversity assessments, habitat evaluations, and natural resource impact analyses for projects and policy assignments.

Regulatory Compliance & Statutory Advisory

Advise on compliance with environmental laws, clearances, consent frameworks, monitoring requirements, and regulatory obligations applicable to public and private sector projects

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Government & Public Sector Advisory

Support government departments, public agencies, and regulatory bodies on environmental policy, sustainability frameworks, circular economy initiatives, and institutional strengthening.

Data Analysis & Technical Reporting

Prepare and review environmental reports, assessments, compliance documents, technical notes, and executive presentations.

Stakeholder Engagement

Engage with government officials, regulators, consultants, project proponents, community representatives, and technical teams to support project delivery and sector engagement.

Capacity Building & Knowledge Transfer

Design and deliver training programmes, workshops, and knowledge-sharing sessions on environmental regulations, sustainability practices, and monitoring systems.

Field Assessments & Site Reviews

Lead field visits, environmental audits, site inspections, monitoring exercises, and verification assessments across project locations.

Additional Project Responsibilities

Undertake any additional responsibilities assigned by the Engagement Manager or Senior Leadership in alignment with project requirements and organisational priorities.

Skills

• Environmental Science & Management: Strong expertise in environmental systems, sustainability, pollution control, and natural resource management.
• Environmental Assessment & Compliance: Proficiency in environmental assessments, compliance monitoring, and regulatory reporting.
• Ecology & Biodiversity: Experience in ecological studies, biodiversity impact assessment, and habitat evaluation.
• Climate & Sustainability Advisory: Ability to support climate resilience, ESG, and sustainability strategy development.
• Technical Advisory & Due Diligence: Ability to assess environmental risks, identify compliance gaps, and provide strategic recommendations.
• Technical Report Writing: Strong capability in preparing environmental reports, compliance documents, and executive presentations.
• Stakeholder Management: Ability to engage effectively with regulators, government officials, consultants, project teams, and community stakeholders

Competencies

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to assess environmental challenges and develop practical, sustainable solutions.
• Analytical Excellence: Strong capability to analyse environmental, ecological, and compliance information for informed decision-making.
• Problem Solving:  Ability to identify environmental risks, compliance issues, and implementation challenges and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Leadership & Team Collaboration: Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and collaborate effectively across technical and advisory environments.
• Communication & Articulation: Ability to communicate complex environmental concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ownership & Accountability: Demonstrates full ownership of project outcomes, technical quality, client engagement, and delivery timelines.
• Professional Conduct: Maintains integrity, objectivity, confidentiality, and high ethical standards across all professional engagements.

Tools & Technical Proficiency

Mandatory

• MS Excel (Advanced).
• MS PowerPoint.
• MS Word.
• ArcGIS / QGIS.
• Environmental data analysis tools.
• Basic statistical tools.
• Reporting and documentation tools.
• Project management tool.

Desired

• Remote sensing platforms.
• Power BI.
• Python.
• R.
• Tableau.
• Environmental modelling tools.
• EIA / ESG software platforms.
• Drone and field survey interpretation tools

Preferred Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience in environmental science, environmental management, compliance, sustainability, and government advisory. Candidates with experience in consulting firms, environmental consultancies, government departments, public sector undertakings, development agencies, or sustainability-focused organisations will be strongly preferred.

Preference will also be given to candidates with demonstrated expertise in environmental assessments, compliance monitoring, policy advisory, sustainability planning, field studies, and stakeholder management

Travel & Mobility Requirements

• Willingness to travel extensively across project locations within Rajasthan and other states.
• Ability to undertake site visits, stakeholder consultations, project reviews, and field assessments.
• Flexibility to work in remote or project-based environments when required.
• Comfortable with periodic site-based assignments and project travel

What You Gain from This Role

This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact environmental and sustainability projects, support government and public sector initiatives, contribute to environmental governance, and help shape sustainable development outcomes.

The selected candidate will gain exposure to environmental assessments, policy advisory, compliance work, field investigations, and sustainability-focused public sector projects while working alongside experienced professionals in a growing advisory practice.