Principal Consultant

ROLE SUMMARY
WSP is seeking an exceptional Principal Consultant to lead and grow our Aquatic &
Wellness design discipline from our Global Capability Centre (GCC). This is a uniquely
integrated role that combines senior design leadership with full technical project delivery and
is central to our strategic ambition of building an independently capable, India-based delivery
team.

In this role, you will drive the complete lifecycle of aquatic and wellness projects - from
early pre-concept and concept design through schematic design, technical production, and
final delivery. You will bring both a strong design sensibility and engineering rigour, leading
visual narratives, 3D models, and design documentation while simultaneously owning project
delivery, quality assurance, and team performance.

This position is pivotal to WSP's long-term goal of enabling the India GCC to operate as a
fully self-sufficient delivery hub for Aquatic & Wellness projects globally. You will play a
founding role in building that capability, including mentoring junior team members,
establishing robust workflows, and working progressively toward independent end-to-end
project ownership from India. You will exercise independent judgment on complex and
ambiguous technical matters, manage multidisciplinary collaboration across geographies,
and serve as the discipline's senior representative.

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Transportation & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Power & Energy, Resources and Industry sectors, as well as offering strategic advisory services. Our talented people around the globe engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

With approximately 4,000 talented people across 3 locations (Noida, Bengaluru & Mumbai offices) in India and more than 73,000 globally, in 550 offices across 40 countries, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

At "WSP" we draw on the diverse skills and capabilities of our employees globally to compete for the most exciting and complex projects across the world and bring the same level of expertise to our local communities. We are proud to be an international collective of innovative thinkers who work on the most complex problems. Unied under one strong brand, we use our local expertise, international reach and global scale to prepare our cities and environments for the future, connect communities and help societies thrive in built and natural ecosystems. True to our guiding principles, our business is built on four cornerstones: Our People, Our Clients, Our Operational Excellence and Our Expertise.

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• Passionate people doing purposeful and sustainable work that helps shape our communities and the future.
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At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

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With us, you can operate in a flexible, agile, yet structured work environment and follow a Hybrid Work Model.

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NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

We are looking for individuals who:

Hold a degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or a related design field.

Have demonstrated experience in water features or swimming pool design; spa and wellness experience is a strong plus.

Are highly proficient in Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Excel in visualisation, modelling, diagramming, hand-sketching, narrative development, and design storytelling.

Understand technical coordination requirements and how engineering constraints influence design.

Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and support both earlystage concept work and laterstage technical development.

BGV:

• Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification ("BGV") check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.

• Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process - including documents uploaded - is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner".

BIM LEADERSHIP
Lead the design process across all phases: from pre-concept, concept, and
schematic stages through to technical design and delivery, ensuring a clear,
consistent design direction throughout.
Develop and lead design narratives, articulating design intent through presentations,
documentation, and client-facing materials.
Create and direct visuals including mood boards, user journeys, diagrams, spatial
compositions, and 3D models that evolve alongside project needs.
Lead the preparation of complete concept design packages in alignment with WSP
standards and client expectations.
Apply a strong eye for detail, colour, materials, and spatial composition to ensure
experiential quality across all design outputs.
Contribute meaningfully to later design stages by developing and refining plans,
sections, and critical architectural details in CAD, Revit, and BIM workflows.

TECHNICAL DESIGN DELIVERY
Take full ownership of aquatic and wellness design projects, applying deep technical
knowledge across swimming pool, water feature, and spa/wellness systems.
Actively participate in the production, review, and approval of design documentation,
drawings, and models, maintaining a strong focus on quality, constructability, and
sustainability.
Lead the analysis and resolution of complex, multi-variable technical challenges,
exercising independent professional judgement on the optimal course of action.
Uphold QA/QC processes throughout the full design lifecycle, including direct
contribution to technical outputs where required.
Ensure technical outputs meet relevant international and local codes, standards, and
industry best practices.

PRODUCTION & DIGITAL DELIVERY
Lead the development of 2D and 3D models from early concept stages through to
detailed architectural documentation.
Develop digital massing models, visualisations, and diagrams for client presentations
and internal reviews.
Manage and enforce organised model structures, layer conventions, and naming
standards to support efficient team collaboration.
Prepare well-structured drawing packages across concept, schematic, and
downstream documentation phases.
Lead the assembly of comprehensive design documentation - plans, sections,
elevations, renders, and diagrams - ensuring graphic quality reflects design intent at
every stage.
Ensure all digital deliverables comply with WSP's internal delivery standards,
templates, and naming conventions.

PROJECT COORDINATION & STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
Manage technical resources, workflows, and project timelines to ensure efficient and
on-time delivery.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (architecture, engineering, MEP, planning,
and specialty consultants) across geographies to integrate technical and design
requirements.
Interface with clients and stakeholders, providing technical input and addressing
project requirements with confidence and clarity.

Represent the discipline in meetings, workshops, and presentations, resolving
technical queries and communicating design decisions effectively.
Coordinate with WSP's global Aquatic & Wellness teams to ensure the India GCC
contributes to, and progressively leads, project delivery.

TEAM LEADERSHIP & MENTORING
Supervise and mentor junior designers, BIM technicians, and production staff,
supporting their professional development and alignment with WSP standards.
Operate with significant autonomy and minimal supervision, setting the objectives,
pace, and working approach for the India Aquatic & Wellness team.
Lead teams in developing new methods, techniques, and analytical frameworks to
address significant technical and operational challenges.
Contribute to resource planning, workload forecasting, and the development of
internal processes and delivery procedures.
Support the Head of Discipline in establishing and continuously enhancing
operational excellence.

PROCESS DEVELOPMENT & INNOVATION
Lead initiatives to enhance design workflows, digital delivery processes, and
documentation standards across the team.
Develop internal design templates, libraries, and graphic assets to ensure consistent,
high-quality project output.
Explore and champion new tools, techniques, and digital methods, including AI-
assisted visualisation, parametric modelling, and BIM workflows, to advance design
and delivery capability.
Document and share lessons learned and best practices, supporting continuous
improvement within the India team.
Foster a culture of technical excellence, creative curiosity, and continuous innovation.

STRATEGIC GOAL: INDEPENDENT INDIA-BASED DELIVERY

This is the defining objective of this role. The Principal Consultant will be the cornerstone of
WSP's ambition to establish the India GCC as a world-class, fully self-sufficient delivery
centre for Aquatic & Wellness design.
Progressively take ownership of full project delivery, from client brief and concept
through to construction documentation, managed and delivered entirely from India.
Establish the workflows, quality frameworks, and team capabilities necessary for
end-to-end independent delivery.
Build, develop, and retain a high-performing India-based design and technical team
capable of handling complex international projects.
Collaborate with the Head of Aquatic Design to define milestones and a roadmap for
transitioning projects to full India-led delivery.
Serve as the primary point of accountability for project delivery quality, efficiency, and
client satisfaction from the India GCC.
Act as an ambassador for the India team's capability, building trust with global
stakeholders and demonstrating that world-class aquatic design can be delivered
from India.

KEY COMPETENCIES / SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Mechanical
Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related
discipline.
Minimum 12-15+ years of progressive experience in the design and delivery of
aquatic and wellness projects, including swimming pools, water features, and spa
environments.
Demonstrated experience spanning both design (concept, schematic, design
development) and technical delivery (documentation, coordination, QA/QC,
construction support).
Prior experience in a consulting or design-build environment, ideally with exposure to
international projects and multidisciplinary teams.

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Advanced proficiency in 2D/3D design software including AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino,
Grasshopper, or similar platforms.
Proficiency in BIM workflows and collaboration tools such as BIM360.
High proficiency in graphic presentation tools such as Adobe Creative Suite
(InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
Exceptional visualisation and representation abilities including diagrams, sketches,
and digital modelling.
Strong understanding of relevant international and local design codes, standards,
and best practices for aquatic and wellness environments.

LEADERSHIP & INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor teams, with experience managing
geographically distributed or multidisciplinary groups.
Confident presenter and communicator, able to articulate complex design and
technical ideas clearly to clients, stakeholders, and internal teams.
Strong coordination and integration skills across architecture, engineering, MEP, and
specialist disciplines.
Ability to operate with significant autonomy, exercising sound judgement on complex
and ambiguous matters.
Curiosity and drive to explore emerging tools, techniques, and digital methods (e.g.,
AI-assisted design, parametric workflows).
Passion for design excellence, continuous improvement,

performing teams.
Professional licensure (e.g., CEng, P.Eng) is preferred but not essential.