Who are we?

Outsized is a high-growth, well-funded disruptor in the fast-evolving talent economy. We focus on full-time contracts (remote or onsite), typically between 1-12 months. We help our talent upskill, so they have better chances of landing their dream projects and charge fair rates. Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced Environment & Sustainability Consultant for a high-impact, large-scale infrastructure transformation engagement within the ports sector. This role is ideal for a consultant who thrives on shaping the environmental and sustainability agenda for strategic infrastructure assets, working alongside a multidisciplinary advisory team to influence long-term development, investor readiness, and environmental compliance. Role & 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 environment and sustainability workstream, providing technical guidance to supporting team members and ensuring high-quality project deliverables.

Skills & Qualifications:

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.

Proven track record delivering advisory or consulting engagements across the ports, airports, or allied transport infrastructure sectors.

Robust 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.

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This is a full-time contractual opportunity with an initial duration of 12 months (with a total project duration of 21 months, extension based on performance).

The role requires consultants to be full-time, on-site in Chennai, Monday to Friday. Occasional travel to New Delhi may be required.

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 (Chennai)
🏢 Outsized
📍 Chennai