Description
WSP is seeking an Associate/Technical Lead-Ecology to drive excellence in the delivery of Nature Services (Ecology) projects within the GCC India team. This role focuses on technical leadership, project execution, and strategic coordination with UK-based colleagues.
Responsibilities
Technical Delivery & Project Leadership
- Serve as the primary technical liaison for UK-based Nature Services & Arboriculture directors.
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of ecology-related outputs from inception to completion.
- Ensure high-quality technical deliverables that meet WSP and UK client standards.
- Provide operational oversight and technical guidance to the GCC Ecology team.
- Champion technical excellence across proposals, reports, and project documentation.
- Drive innovation and apply advanced techniques to ecological design and contract solutions.
Project & Commercial Management
- Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and risks to ensure successful outcomes.
- Forecast workloads and allocate resources effectively to meet delivery targets.
- Monitor and report on commercial performance, ensuring budget utilization and earning capacity are met or exceeded.
- Identify and mitigate project variations to deliver commercial advantage.
Quality & Compliance
- Uphold local health and safety, welfare, risk, and information security standards.
- Conduct robust reviews and provide constructive feedback to maintain high-quality outputs.
- Promote Safety by Design and ensure compliance with internal systems and processes.
Client & Business Engagement
- Act as the technical face of the India-based Ecology team in client interactions.
- Maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.
- Contribute to bids, marketing materials, and strategic business development.
- Align team delivery with the UK GCC Charter and WSP’s Vision and Values.
Qualifications
- Significant experience in Environmental/Ecology disciplines, preferably within infrastructure development.
- Membership in a relevant professional institution.
- Proven track record of managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
- Strong commercial acumen and accountability.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in mentoring and upskilling technical teams.