Head of Sustainability Advisory
Job Description
We are seeking an established leader to join our team as Head of Sustainability Advisory to lead and expand our India based team responsible for delivering comprehensive policy, sustainability, circular economy, sustainable finance, ESG, decarbonisation, climate adaptation and resilience consultancy and advisory services for both private and public sector clients across WSPs global portfolio. In this pivotal role, you will take full responsibility for the strategic direction, operational efficiency, and growth of the Sustainability Advisory unit. You will act as the primary interface with senior stakeholders, ensuring that project outcomes align with both client and organizational objectives while fostering a high-performing, collaborative environment.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of the UK and international advisory market, with deep expertise in one or more of the core service areas and experience building and leading teams across diverse service capabilities. You will report to UK iCRC, playing a key role in shaping and implementing the unit’s vision.
The ideal candidate will also have a proven track record of successfully leading complex advisory projects and teams, a strong vision and enthusiasm for driving the growth across adjacent advisory services in alignment with the organization’s strategic objectives.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Development:
Key Competencies / Skills / Qualifications
Technical & Subject Matter Expertise:
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Transportation & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Power & Energy, Resources and Industry sectors, as well as offering strategic advisory services. Our talented people around the globe engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.
With approximately 4,000 talented people across 3 locations (Noida, Bengaluru & Mumbai offices) in India and more than 73,000 globally, in 550 offices across 40 countries, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.
At “WSP” we draw on the diverse skills and capabilities of our employees globally to compete for the most exciting and complex projects across the world and bring the same level of expertise to our local communities. We are proud to be an international collective of innovative thinkers who work on the most complex problems. Unified under one strong brand, we use our local expertise, international reach and global scale to prepare our cities and environments for the future, connect communities and help societies thrive in built and natural ecosystems. True to our guiding principles, our business is built on four cornerstones: Our People, Our Clients, Our Operational Excellence and Our Expertise.
www.wsp.com
We are
Working with Us
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
Our Hybrid Working Module
With us, you can operate in a flexible, agile, yet structured work environment and follow a Hybrid Work Model.
Our people are our greatest asset, and we prioritize a safe work environment. Health, safety, and wellbeing are integral to our culture, with each of us accountable for fostering a safe workplace through our “Making Health and Safety Personal” initiative. Our Zero Harm Vision drives us to reduce risks through innovative solutions, earning recognition for our global health and safety practices with the prestigious RoSPA Health and Safety Awards for six consecutive years.
Inclusivity and Diversity
WSP India is dedicated to fostering a sustainable and inclusive work environment where our greatest strength - Our People -feel valued, respected, and supported. We ensure an unbiased approach in hiring, promotion, and performance evaluation, regardless of age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, physical ability, education, social status, or cultural background.
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
Join our close-knit community of over 73,300 talented global professionals dedicated to making a positive impact. Together, we can make a difference in communities both near and far.
With us, you can.
Apply today.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
We are seeking an established leader to join our team as Head of Sustainability Advisory to lead and expand our India based team responsible for delivering comprehensive policy, sustainability, circular economy, sustainable finance, ESG, decarbonisation, climate adaptation and resilience consultancy and advisory services for both private and public sector clients across WSPs global portfolio. In this pivotal role, you will take full responsibility for the strategic direction, operational efficiency, and growth of the Sustainability Advisory unit. You will act as the primary interface with senior stakeholders, ensuring that project outcomes align with both client and organizational objectives while fostering a high-performing, collaborative environment.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of the UK and international advisory market, with deep expertise in one or more of the core service areas and experience building and leading teams across diverse service capabilities. You will report to UK iCRC, playing a key role in shaping and implementing the unit’s vision.
The ideal candidate will also have a proven track record of successfully leading complex advisory projects and teams, a strong vision and enthusiasm for driving the growth across adjacent advisory services in alignment with the organization’s strategic objectives.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Development:
- Lead, mentor, and inspire a multidisciplinary team specializing sustainability and sustainable finance related advisory areas.
- Set and drive the strategic goals of the unit, aligning with broader organizational objectives.
- Provide vision and direction for resource management, succession planning, and staff development to build a resilient and agile team capable of addressing future needs.
- Establish and maintain an environment of collaboration, accountability, and high performance.
- Through story telling and sharing success, derive and direct activities to increase the proportion of effort delivered from GCC to >20%, including across our recently acquired businesses.
- Act as a thought leader in advisory services and build thought leadership capability within our technical advisory areas.
- Oversee planning and delivery of projects from initial concept through to completion, ensuring adherence to time, quality, and budgetary standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to set project parameters and objectives, maintaining a strong client focus.
- Review and optimize workflows, driving efficiencies and ensuring best practices in project management are upheld
- Ensure accountability within project delivery, optimizing resources and budgets to meet or exceed financial and or delivery targets.
- Through alignment of stakeholders and behaviours address and remove barriers and systemic issues associated with deployment of our India based team.
Key Competencies / Skills / Qualifications
Technical & Subject Matter Expertise:
- Act as a thought leader in planning, road design, and infrastructure, with the ability to provide high-level technical oversight and direction.
- Leverage technical expertise and maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards, legislation and emerging trends in areas of policy, sustainability, circular economy, sustainable finance, ESG, decarbonisation, climate adaptation and resilience to support and guide the team.
- Leverage the technical expertise and knowledge of others to create world leading outcomes for our clients. Ideally including a professional network and sufficient industry standing to attract new technical expertise to WSP.
- Serve as the senior point of contact for clients and stakeholders, translating complex planning and infrastructure insights into actionable recommendations.
- Present strategic updates, project progress, and analytical insights to senior leadership, the UK team, and other stakeholders.
- Foster alignment of unit objectives with organizational goals and key performance indicators, contributing to broader business development efforts.
- In-depth knowledge of environmental, sustainability or investment advisory services, with detailed knowledge of delivery of projects in UK and international markets.
- Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, standards, and best practices within the UK advisory sector.
- Demonstrated experience leading and developing multidisciplinary teams, with a focus on strategic growth and cross-team collaboration.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences.
- Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
- Proficiency in managing budgets, project timelines, and resource allocation.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an a related advisory subject, or a related field.
- Chartered Membership or similar, from an accredited institution will be an advantage.
- 15+ years of experience in provision of advisory services to the UK consultancy market.
- Proven track record of successfully leading large, complex projects and teams, particularly in a planning and development consulting capacity.
- Strong vision and enthusiasm for driving the growth and impact of the team in alignment with the organization’s strategic objectives.
- 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”.
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Transportation & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Power & Energy, Resources and Industry sectors, as well as offering strategic advisory services. Our talented people around the globe engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.
With approximately 4,000 talented people across 3 locations (Noida, Bengaluru & Mumbai offices) in India and more than 73,000 globally, in 550 offices across 40 countries, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.
At “WSP” we draw on the diverse skills and capabilities of our employees globally to compete for the most exciting and complex projects across the world and bring the same level of expertise to our local communities. We are proud to be an international collective of innovative thinkers who work on the most complex problems. Unified under one strong brand, we use our local expertise, international reach and global scale to prepare our cities and environments for the future, connect communities and help societies thrive in built and natural ecosystems. True to our guiding principles, our business is built on four cornerstones: Our People, Our Clients, Our Operational Excellence and Our Expertise.
www.wsp.com
We are
- Passionate people doing purposeful and sustainable work that helps shape our communities and the future.
- A collaborative team that thrives on challenges and unconventional thinking.
- A network of experts channeling our curiosity into creating solutions for complex issues.
Working with Us
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
Our Hybrid Working Module
With us, you can operate in a flexible, agile, yet structured work environment and follow a Hybrid Work Model.
- Maximize collaboration.
- Maintain product quality and cultural integrity.
- Balance community, collaboration, opportunity, productivity, and efficiency.
Our people are our greatest asset, and we prioritize a safe work environment. Health, safety, and wellbeing are integral to our culture, with each of us accountable for fostering a safe workplace through our “Making Health and Safety Personal” initiative. Our Zero Harm Vision drives us to reduce risks through innovative solutions, earning recognition for our global health and safety practices with the prestigious RoSPA Health and Safety Awards for six consecutive years.
Inclusivity and Diversity
WSP India is dedicated to fostering a sustainable and inclusive work environment where our greatest strength - Our People -feel valued, respected, and supported. We ensure an unbiased approach in hiring, promotion, and performance evaluation, regardless of age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, physical ability, education, social status, or cultural background.
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
Join our close-knit community of over 73,300 talented global professionals dedicated to making a positive impact. Together, we can make a difference in communities both near and far.
With us, you can.
Apply today.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.