Senior Environmental Lead – ESIA & E&S, LATAM

Arup; Puerto Bogotá; On-site; COP 120,000,000 - 210,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Flexible Working

Diversity & Inclusion programs

Job summary

Arup seeks a Senior Environmental Consultant to join the Sustainable Investment Advisory (SIA) team in Bogotá, Colombia. You will lead Environmental Impact Assessments for major infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with international E&S standards and local permits.

The role entails client liaison, regulatory engagement, and mentoring junior staff, with opportunities to expand work across the Americas West + LATAM region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, environmental science, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of professional experience leading Environmental Impact Assessments in infrastructure projects in Colombia.
• Experience with multilateral agencies IFC, IDB, CAF etc.
• Experience developing, reviewing or implementing ESIAs, ESMPs, ESMS.
• Experience managing environmental and social impacts and risks in line with international standards (IFC, Equator Principles) on construction sites or operational assets.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation and communication skills in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Lead EIA consultancy scopes with local permitting requirements (MinAmbiente, ANLA, ANI, CARs) applying international E&S standards (Equator Principles-IV, IFC PS 1 and 3).
• Produce and review reports related to E&S Due Diligence and monitoring in Colombia and Latin America.
• Consult with local regulatory agencies on project scope and impact.
• Attend meetings with clients to address environmental issues and align expectations.
• Project lead; coordinate collaborators and deliver quality outcomes.
• Conduct and coordinate site visits; manage partnerships with clients and communities.
• Support BD efforts by responding to RFPs and identifying opportunities; speak at industry conferences.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, environmental science, or related environmental consulting profession

Job description

Arup seeks a Senior Environmental Consultant to join the Sustainable Investment Advisory (SIA) team in Bogotá, Colombia. You will lead Environmental Impact Assessments for major infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with international E&S standards and local permits.

The role entails client liaison, regulatory engagement, and mentoring junior staff, with opportunities to expand work across the Americas West + LATAM region.