At Outsized, we match clients in financial services and management consulting to high-quality independent consultants and boutique/specialist firms for the execution of their key projects. Our client, a leading global management consulting firm, is seeking an experienced Environment & Sustainability Consultant to support a large-scale infrastructure transformation engagement within the ports sector. The consultant will play a pivotal role in shaping the environmental and sustainability agenda for a strategic infrastructure asset, working alongside a multidisciplinary advisory team.

In this role, you will lead the development of sustainability and decarbonisation strategies, advise on environmental and regulatory matters, and integrate ESG considerations into project planning and execution. Your expertise will directly influence long-term infrastructure development, investor readiness, and environmental compliance for a high-impact engagement.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the development of sustainability and decarbonisation strategies, including emissions baselining, abatement initiatives, energy sourcing, and implementation roadmaps.
- Assess environmental sensitivities, biodiversity considerations, and regulatory constraints to support infrastructure planning and construction readiness.
- Provide environmental and sustainability inputs into transaction and bid documentation, including RFQs, RFPs, concession agreements, and responses to bidder queries.
- Advise on environmental approvals, regulatory compliance, and clearance strategies while supporting engagement with relevant statutory authorities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams across infrastructure strategy, programme management, financial advisory,



and investor engagement to integrate sustainability considerations throughout the project lifecycle.
- Lead the setting and sustainability workstream, providing technical guidance to supporting team members and ensuring high-quality project deliverables.

Your Background

- Minimum 10 years of experience in sustainability strategy, ESG advisory, or environmental consulting, preferably within the infrastructure sector.
- Demonstrated experience developing decarbonisation strategies and integrating sustainability initiatives into large-scale infrastructure or capital projects.
- Experience delivering advisory or consulting engagements across the ports, airports, or allied transport infrastructure sectors, with exposure to strategic infrastructure projects.
- Strong understanding of environmental regulations, ESG frameworks, environmental clearances, and stakeholder management.
- Postgraduate degree in Engineering (Environmental specialisation) or Marine Biology is mandatory.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with experience preparing executive-level deliverables and working with senior stakeholders.

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.) .

📌 ESG & Sustainability Consultant - Contractual (Chennai)
🏢 OUTSIZED INDIA PRIVATE
📍 Chennai