Associate Technical Consultant Ports Infrastructure - Global Consulting Firm - Contractual

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A global consulting firm is seeking an Associate Technical Consultant (Environment) to support a strategic engagement for a client in the ports infrastructure sector. The consultant will work alongside a multidisciplinary advisory team to deliver environment and sustainability workstreams for a large-scale greenfield port development.

In this role, you will support environmental research, sustainability analytics, regulatory compliance tracking, and high-quality client deliverables. You will work closely with senior consultants and technical experts to help integrate sustainability considerations into strategic planning and infrastructure development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research on environmental regulations, coastal and forest clearances, and sustainability best practices.

• Benchmark ports and transport infrastructure assets on sustainability and decarbonisation initiatives, and analyse environmental data to support decision-making.

• Support environmental compliance tracking, maintain project documentation, and prepare technical notes and submissions for statutory authorities.

• Develop client-ready presentations, reports, and analytical deliverables while ensuring quality and data accuracy.

• Coordinate meeting materials, action trackers, and stakeholder communications across the project team.

• Work closely with the Environment & Sustainability Lead and cross-functional teams to support successful project delivery.

Your Background:

• 2+ years of experience in strategy consulting, with exposure to strategic and operational consulting engagements.

• Graduate degree in Engineering or Science with a specialization in Environment, or a Postgraduate degree in Marine Biology.

• Experience in sustainability, environmental advisory, infrastructure strategy, or related consulting engagements.

• Exposure to the ports, airports, or broader transport infrastructure sector is preferred.

• Strong analytical, research, problem-solving, and presentation skills, with experience developing client-ready reports and presentations.

**Other Info:- This is a full-time contractual opportunity with an initial duration of 12 months with extension based on project requirements and performance (total project duration - 21 months).

• The role requires consultants to be full-time, on-site in Chennai, Monday to Friday. There may be occasional travel to New Delhi based on project requirements.

• 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.)**