Ernst & Young LLP (EY), one of the world’s leading professional services organizations, has announced an urgent hiring drive for experienced professionals in Kolkata for a major Water Sector Assignment under Government-funded programs. The recruitment aims to onboard highly skilled experts with extensive experience in infrastructure, water supply, sanitation, procurement, and contract management projects.

Professionals with strong backgrounds in government projects, multilateral-funded assignments, urban infrastructure development, and water sector management are encouraged to apply.

Organization

Ernst & Young LLP (EY)

Job Location

Kolkata, West Bengal

Available Positions

1. Procurement cum Contract Expert

Qualification:

Postgraduate in MBA/PGDM

Experience Required:

10+ Years

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement and bid process management for infrastructure projects.

Contract management and bid evaluation.

Contract award support and vendor coordination.

PPP advisory and transaction structuring.

Financial modelling and project assessment.

Managing Government and multilateral-funded assignments.

2. Water Sector Expert

Qualification:

Graduate in Engineering

Postgraduate in Engineering / Environmental Engineering / MBA

Experience Required:

10+ Years

Key Responsibilities:

Planning, designing, implementation, and monitoring of urban infrastructure projects.

Water supply sector management and advisory.

Coordination with Government agencies.

Monitoring Central and State Government-funded programs.

Technical review and project execution support.

3. WASH Expert (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene)

Qualification:

Graduate in Engineering

Postgraduate in Environmental Engineering / MBA / PGDM

Experience Required:

10+ Years

Key Responsibilities:

Wastewater and sanitation project management.

Black water management initiatives.

Planning and implementation of large-scale WASH programs.

Monitoring Government and multilateral-funded projects.

Supporting Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) and related water supply initiatives.

Preferred Candidate Profile

Extensive experience in infrastructure and water sector projects.

Strong understanding of Government-funded development programs.

Knowledge of procurement regulations and contract management.

Experience working with multilateral agencies and PPP frameworks.

Excellent stakeholder management and project monitoring skills.

Application Process

Interested candidates can share their updated CVs at:

Patanjali.Biswas@in.ey.com

Barnika.Chattopadhyay@in.ey.com

Candidates are advised to mention the position applied for in the email subject line and ensure that their resumes highlight relevant project experience.

Why Join EY?

Opportunity to work on prestigious Government water infrastructure programs.

Exposure to large-scale urban development and sanitation projects.

Collaboration with industry experts and public sector stakeholders.

Career growth in consulting, infrastructure, and water management sectors.

Participation in impactful national development initiatives.

Technical FAQs

1. What is the role of a Procurement cum Contract Expert in infrastructure projects?

A Procurement cum Contract Expert manages tendering, bid evaluation, procurement planning, contract administration, vendor selection, and supports project execution by ensuring compliance with procurement policies and contractual obligations.

2. What are PPP advisory and transaction structuring activities?

Public-Private Partnership (PPP) advisory involves assessing project feasibility, financial modelling, risk allocation, procurement strategy, and structuring contracts between public authorities and private partners for infrastructure development.

3. What technical expertise is expected from a Water Sector Expert?

A Water Sector Expert should possess knowledge of water supply systems, hydraulic design principles, urban infrastructure planning, project implementation frameworks, utility management, and Government water sector programs.

4. What does a WASH Expert do in Government-funded projects?

A WASH Expert focuses on water, sanitation, and hygiene interventions, including wastewater management, sanitation infrastructure development, behavior change programs, monitoring frameworks, and public health improvement initiatives.

5. Why is experience in multilateral-funded assignments important?

Multilateral-funded projects follow international procurement, environmental, social, and governance standards. Experience in such assignments helps professionals manage compliance, reporting requirements, risk management, and stakeholder coordination effectively.

Conclusion:

EY’s latest Kolkata hiring initiative presents an excellent opportunity for senior professionals with more than 10 years of experience in procurement, water infrastructure, sanitation, and Government-funded development programs. Candidates possessing the required qualifications and technical expertise can leverage this opportunity to contribute to large-scale water sector transformation projects across India.