Assistant Consultant – ESG Climate Change and Carbon Full Time

The Consultant – ESG, Climate Change and Carbon will support the delivery of ESG, climate and decarbonisation advisory services for public and private sector clients. The role is designed for an early-career professional who will work within multidisciplinary project teams, contributing to high-quality technical analyses, client deliverables and sustainability strategies aligned with international standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of ESG, climate change and carbon consulting engagements across multiple sectors, working as part of integrated project teams.
• Contribute to ESG assessments, including maturity analysis, materiality assessments, gap analysis and peer benchmarking.
• Support the development of ESG, climate and decarbonisation strategies, roadmaps and performance improvement plans.
• Assist in the preparation of ESG and non-financial disclosures and reports in line with recognised frameworks (e.g. GRI, CSRD, SASB, ISSB, CDP, TCFD).
• Conduct environmental and climate-related assessments, including GHG inventories, carbon footprinting, climate risk analysis and related data analysis.
• Support environmental footprint and impact assessments, including LCA, carbon and water footprint studies, where applicable.
• Provide technical support for ESG-related management systems, audits and supply-chain assessments.
• Prepare clear, accurate and well-structured reports, presentations and client deliverables.
• Support proposal development and business development activities through research, analysis and technical inputs.
• Monitor regulatory developments, market trends and investor expectations related to ESG and climate change.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Chemical, Mechanical, Energy or Management Engineering, Environmental Science or other relevant discipline with a sustainability focus.
• Up to 2–3 years of experience in sustainability, ESG or climate change consulting, or in a related technical or advisory role.

Technical Skills:

• Foundational knowledge of ESG and sustainability frameworks and standards (e.g. GRI, BRSR, SASB, ISSB, UN SDGs).
• Understanding of climate science, GHG Protocol, Net Zero and science-based target methodologies (SBTi).
• Experience or exposure to ESG reporting, GHG accounting, environmental footprinting or climate risk assessments is desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with LCA or sustainability software (e.g. SimaPro, GaBi) is a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and ability to translate technical content into clear written outputs.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and work collaboratively within project teams.
• Excellent written and spoken English; additional languages are considered an advantage.

BGV:

• 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”.

About Us

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.

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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.

Inspired by diversity, driven by inclusion, we work with passion and purpose.

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.

Health, Safety and Wellbeing

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.

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.