ESG & Sustainability Consultant

Who are we?

Outsized is a high-growth, well-funded disruptor in the fast-evolving talent economy. We focus on full-time contracts (remote or onsite), typically between 1-12 months. We help our talent upskill, so they have better chances of landing their dream projects and charge fair rates.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced Environment & Sustainability Consultant for a high-impact, large-scale infrastructure transformation engagement within the ports sector. This role is ideal for a consultant who thrives on shaping the environmental and sustainability agenda for strategic infrastructure assets, working alongside a multidisciplinary advisory team to influence long-term development, investor readiness, and environmental compliance.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of sustainability and decarbonisation strategies, including emissions baselining, abatement initiatives, energy sourcing, and implementation roadmaps.
• Assess environmental sensitivities, biodiversity considerations, and regulatory constraints to support infrastructure planning and construction readiness.
• Provide environmental and sustainability inputs into transaction and bid documentation, including RFQs, RFPs, concession agreements, and responses to bidder queries.
• Advise on environmental approvals, regulatory compliance, and clearance strategies while supporting engagement with relevant statutory authorities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across infrastructure strategy, programme management, financial advisory, and investor engagement to integrate sustainability considerations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead the environment and sustainability workstream, providing technical guidance to supporting team members and ensuring high-quality project deliverables.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in sustainability strategy, ESG advisory, or environmental consulting, preferably within the infrastructure sector.
• Demonstrated experience developing decarbonisation strategies and integrating sustainability initiatives into large-scale infrastructure or capital projects.
• Proven track record delivering advisory or consulting engagements across the ports, airports, or allied transport infrastructure sectors.
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations, ESG frameworks, environmental clearances, and stakeholder management.
• Postgraduate degree in Engineering (Environmental specialisation) or Marine Biology is mandatory.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with experience preparing executive-level deliverables and working with senior stakeholders.

Other Info:

• This is a full-time contractual opportunity with an initial duration of 12 months (with a total project duration of 21 months, extension based on performance).
• The role requires consultants to be full-time, on-site in Chennai, Monday to Friday. Occasional travel to New Delhi may be required.
• Consultants based outside Chennai are welcome to apply, with travel and accommodation support available during the engagement (weekend travel back to the consultant's base location can be accommodated).