Managing Consultant, Biodiversity
Core
Lead desk-based biodiversity workstreams for global capital projects, translating ecological evidence into decision-ready advice for infrastructure, renewables, and energy developments.
Role type
Senior Managing Consultant (Biodiversity & Ecology)
Builds
EcIA/ESIA chapters, habitat mapping, mitigation plans, and biodiversity management inputs for major infrastructure and energy projects.
Domain
Environmental consulting, biodiversity assessment, and ecological impact analysis for global capital projects.
Required skills
biodiversity assessment, ecological baseline analysis, impact assessment (EIA/ESIA), mitigation hierarchy, stakeholder management, technical writing, project management, GIS analysis, regulatory compliance, team leadership.
Preferred skills
NABET-QCI accreditation, lender-led regime experience (IFC PS6, Equator Principles), wetlands expertise, biodiversity net gain, offsets, remote sensing, AI-enabled tools.
Technologies
ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, IFC Performance Standard 6, Equator Principles, TNFD frameworks.
Responsibilities
Lead technical delivery of biodiversity scoping, baseline, impact assessment, and mitigation workstreams; define proportionate methods and data needs; conduct technical and quality reviews; plan resources and manage risks across assignments; coach consultants and build team capability; support bids and proposals; maintain knowledge of biodiversity policies and standards.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities.