WSP

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Head of Ecology

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Job Summary

Senior leadership role overseeing India-based Ecology (terrestrial, aquatic, marine, biodiversity) with cross-border collaboration to UK Ecology/Earth & Environment teams. Leads recruitment, capability development, governance and delivery of ecological services for UK clients, shaping biodiversity net gain, habitat assessments, and planning-under-UK legislation initiatives while expanding GCC capabilities.

Location: Bengaluru, Noida, Mumbai

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance

Seniority: Sr. Director level

Key Responsibilities

•Lead and represent the India-based Ecology team as the primary point of contact, collaborating with UK Ecology and E&E teams.
•Oversee workforce planning, recruitment, and onboarding to meet growth targets.
•Ensure local compliance with health, safety, welfare, risk management, and environmental legislation.
•Foster a one-team culture across UK–GCC and drive collaboration.
•Mentor and develop teams in ecological assessments, biodiversity planning, and UK-compliant reporting.

Key Requirements

•Master’s degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, Conservation Biology, or related discipline.

Experience:EcologyEcological consultingBiodiversity

Education:Master's

Skills:LeadershipStrategic planningCommunicationMentorshipStakeholder management

Languages:English

Tech Stack:GISRemote sensingEcological modellingEnvironmental legislationBiodiversity assessments

Company Brief

WSP

Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.

Industry: Professional Services

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Montreal, Canada

Founded: 1959

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