About SLR Consulting & the Role At SLR Consulting, we are problem solvers, innovators, and trusted advisors helping shape sustainable solutions worldwide. SLR comprises over 5,000+ staff across our global regions, with 35+ Practices covering Engineering & Design, Planning & Assessment Environmental Sciences, Earth Sciences and Advisory Services. In the Asia Pacific region (SLR APAC), SLR has 1,200+ employees located throughout 24 offices. At the heart of SLR is a collaborative 'One Team' approach, a supportive and accessible workplace culture, and opportunities to work alongside industry leaders while making a real impact. We're looking for a Principal Environmental Consultant to join and lead our team in Singapore as we continue to grow following Hydrobiology's integration into SLR. You'll join the same highly regarded local team, now backed by SLR's global network of environmental specialists, multidisciplinary expertise, and expanded technical capability. This is an opportunity for an experienced environmental consultant and recognised industry leader combine technical excellence, team leadership and business growth in a role that will influence both project outcomes and the future direction of the Singapore practice. You'll lead complex and meaningful projects across Singapore and Southeast Asia, mentor and develop a talented team, and help expand our presence in a growing regional market. We're seeking someone who is equally comfortable providing trusted technical advice to clients, leading multidisciplinary teams, and building strong commercial relationships. You'll work closely with colleagues across the region and globally, leveraging SLR's technical depth to deliver innovative solutions for clients across a broad range of sectors. Building on the strong reputation and client relationships established through the integration of Hydrobiology into SLR, this role offers a unique opportunity to lead an established team while helping shape the next phase of growth across Singapore and Southeast Asia. Main Tasks and Responsibilities Including, but not limited to: Lead and develop the Singapore Environmental team, providing technical, commercial and people leadership to a high-performing consulting team. Deliver and oversee complex environmental consulting projects across Singapore, ensuring technical excellence, commercial performance and client satisfaction. Provide senior technical leadership in aquatic ecology, environmental impact assessment (EIA), environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA) and related environmental services. Act as a trusted advisor to clients, building long-term relationships and providing strategic environmental and sustainability advice. Develop and execute growth initiatives for the Singapore practice, while supporting broader business development opportunities across the Southeast Asian market. Identify, pursue and secure new business opportunities, leading proposals, tenders and client engagement activities. Mentor, coach and develop team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, safety and continuous professional growth. Manage project resources, workloads and priorities to ensure successful project delivery and effective utilisation of the team. Collaborate with regional and global technical specialists to deliver multidisciplinary solutions and expand service offerings for clients. Represent the business externally through industry engagement, professional networks, conferences and client forums, strengthening the company's profile in Singapore and Southeast Asia. Skills and Experience Degree qualification in Environmental Science, Marine Biology, Freshwater Ecology, Hydrobiology, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline, with postgraduate qualifications highly regarded. Extensive environmental consulting experience, including significant experience delivering aquatic ecology, marine science or related environmental projects. Demonstrated experience leading and developing technical teams, including mentoring, coaching, performance management and recruitment. Strong technical expertise in one or more relevant disciplines including freshwater ecology, marine ecology, aquatic ecosystems, water quality or environmental assessment. Proven project management capability, including project planning, commercial management, budgeting, quality assurance and risk management. Experience developing and maintaining trusted client relationships across government, infrastructure, energy, resources, industrial or development sectors. Demonstrated success in business development, including proposal preparation, opportunity identification and work winning. Experience delivering EIAs, ESIAs and projects aligned with international standards such as IFC Performance Standards would be highly regarded. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence clients, stakeholders and multidisciplinary project teams. Experience working within Singapore and/or Southeast Asia, with an understanding of regional environmental regulatory frameworks and market dynamics. Our Benefits We are proud of our unique culture where we work together to collaborate on projects to get the best possible outcome for our clients. Whether you’re working in the office, from home or a mix of the two, we recognise that every person is different, and our benefits aim to ensure that we cater for all. Next Steps We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion. Please note that interviews are conducted with gender diverse interview panels to the best of our ability. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process. Unsolicited resumes from recruitment consultants will not be accepted. You must be part of the preferred supplier agreement list which is coordinated through our Talent Acquisition team. We’re Making Sustainability Happen. We don’t have all the answers to the complex sustainability challenges faced by humanity today. But we’re working on it. We are a consultancy with 4,500+ employees, working on projects in over 125 countries around the world. When you join SLR, you’ll work alongside some of the world’s leading advisors and technicians on projects of global importance in the environmental space. We know sustainability starts from within. And no matter how good we are today, we can always do better. We continually work on our internal ethics to set the standard for organisations and reflect the advice we give to clients. Don't see the dream job you are looking for? Drop off your contact information and resume and we will reach out to you if we find the perfect fit!

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