Managing Consultant Biodiversity Impact Assessment

Ramboll; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramboll India is seeking a senior biodiversity specialist to lead ESIA projects across infrastructure, energy, mining and water in Noida, Gurugram or Mumbai. You will oversee field surveys, data analysis, and reporting while mentoring junior staff.

The role requires deep knowledge of international E&S standards, strong client engagement, and the ability to develop and manage complex assignments, including stakeholder consultations and permitting support.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ professional experience in biodiversity surveys and impact assessment work in India (field and desk-based).
• Strong knowledge of IFC Performance Standards, World Bank E&S policies, Equator Principles, EBRD requirements, UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, and relevant national requirements.
• Proven track record of advising on E&S aspects of project finance / sustainable finance transactions and preparing lender grade documentation.
• Excellent client engagement and business development experience; proven ability to win and manage complex assignments.
• Ability and willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead biodiversity field surveys and prepare ESIA and BIA documentation.
• Plan, undertake and quality assure biodiversity baselines, impact assessments, mitigation and monitoring plans.
• Liaise with stakeholders including communities, regulators and clients.
• Provide ESG advisory and thought leadership to clients on biodiversity and sustainable finance.
• Mentor and manage ESIA project teams and ensure health, safety and quality compliance.
• Support permitting processes and contribute to proposals and business development.

Skills

Project management

Client engagement

Team leadership

Technical biodiversity assessments

GIS (ArcGIS/QGIS)

Proposal development

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Ecology / Biodiversity / Environmental Science

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

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Company Description

About Ramboll

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. We have more than 18,000 experts working across our global operations in 35 countries. Our experts are leaders in their fields, developing and delivering innovative solutions in diverse markets including Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, and Management Consulting. We invite you to contribute to a more sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering company. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we together shape the societies of tomorrow.

Ramboll in India

Ramboll has more than 1800+ experts working across five offices in India applying their passion to deliver innovative solutions in markets as diverse as Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health and Energy. Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a people company. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative and empowering culture.

Job Description

Job Location -Noida/Gurugram/Mumbai, India

The role combines technical leadership, quality assurance, business development, client management, team leadership and mentorship, and the promotion of Ramboll’s values and professional standards across projects and teams.

Key responsibilities

Project delivery and technical leadership

• Lead and manage complex ESIA projects across sectors (e.g., infrastructure, energy, mining, transport, water).
• Plan, undertake and quality assure biodiversity baseline studies, impact assessments, mitigation and management plans, stakeholder engagement, grievance mechanisms, and monitoring programs.
• Lead and/or support biodiversity baseline studies and field surveys (fauna, flora, habitats) across project sites in India.
• Design and implement survey programs using standard methods (camera trapping, point counts, transects, quadrats, aquatic sampling, vegetation mapping).
• Identify species and habitats; assess conservation status using national lists and IUCN Red List; prepare species accounts.
• Produce and review technical biodiversity chapters for Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA) and standalone Biodiversity Impact Assessments (BIA).
• Apply impact assessment methods and the mitigation hierarchy (avoidance, minimization, restoration, offset) and develop Biodiversity Management Plans (BMPs), Habitat Restoration Plans and offset proposals where required.
• Conduct field-based monitoring and compliance audits, including biodiversity monitoring protocols and reporting.
• Use GIS and spatial analysis (ArcGIS/QGIS) to map habitats, protected areas, corridors and sensitive receptors; integrate spatial outputs into reports.
• Support permitting and clearance processes (forest/wildlife/biological diversity clearances) and prepare documentation for regulators and clients.
• Liaise with stakeholders — local communities, government agencies, NGOs, and multidisciplinary project teams — and contribute to stakeholder consultations.
• Contribute to client meetings, deliver presentations, and provide training and capacity building for project teams and stakeholders.
• Lead, manage and deliver general ESIA, ESDD and other ESG related projects as Project Manager as well as technical expert
• Ensure quality control of data, analyses and deliverables; adhere to health, safety and environmental policies during fieldwork.
• Advise on environmental and social risk management for sustainable finance transactions, including preparation of E&S documentation for lenders, development of ESAPs, and monitoring arrangements.

Standards, guidance and technical quality

• Ensure technical quality, consistency and compliance with international E&S standards, guidance notes and best practice.
• Provide internal technical review and quality control of deliverables (reports, inputs to ESIA, due diligence reports, E&S clauses for contracts, monitoring templates).
• Develop and maintain technical tools, templates, and procedures to support consistent high quality delivery.

Advisory & thought leadership

• Provide strategic ESG advisory to clients on topics such as ESG integration, climate risk and adaptation, biodiversity/net gain, human rights, labour and community issues, and circular economy considerations.
• Keep abreast of evolving international standards, laws, sustainable finance requirements, regulatory developments, and market trends; translate these into client facing advisory and internal guidance.
• Represent Ramboll in stakeholder fora, industry working groups and conferences; author thought leadership pieces and contribute to proposals.

Business development & client management

• Lead pursuit and preparation of proposals, technical approaches and bids for E&S and sustainable finance advisory services.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, act as a trusted advisor, and secure repeat business.
• Support pricing, scoping and resourcing of complex assignments.

Team leadership, capacity building & culture

• Manage and mentor senior and mid level E&S staff, allocate work, conduct performance reviews and foster professional development.
• Promote collaborative, inclusive team culture aligned with Ramboll values (integrity, quality, safety, sustainability, respect).
• Provide coaching on stakeholder engagement, client management and technical delivery

Qualifications

From the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you can continue to grow with the company. Whilst we look forward to supporting your continued learning and development, for this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success.

• Master’s degree in Ecology, Biodiversity, Environmental Science, Forestry, Zoology, Botany or related field. Strong undergraduate degree acceptable with exceptional experience.
• Minimum 10 years’ professional experience in biodiversity surveys and impact assessment work in India (field and desk-based).
• Strong knowledge of international standards and frameworks including IFC Performance Standards, World Bank E&S policies, Equator Principles, EBRD requirements, UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, and relevant national requirements.
• Proven track record of advising on E&S aspects of project finance / sustainable finance transactions and preparing lender grade documentation.
• Excellent client engagement and business development experience; proven ability to win and manage complex assignments.
• Strong project and team management skills, including staff development experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to produce high quality technical reports and present to senior clients and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated thought leadership (publications, conference presentations, working group participation) is an advantage.
• Ability and willingness to travel as required.

Additional Information

Your new team

You will be part of REH- Impact Assessment.

What we can offer you

• Investment in your development
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles
• Be valued for the unique person you are.
• Never be short of inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects.
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company

Work at the heart of sustainable change

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realize their full potential.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do

We believe in the strength of diversity and know that unique experiences and perspectives are vital for creating truly sustainable societies. Therefore, we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone can flourish and reach their potential. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and encourage you to contact our recruitment team to discuss any accommodations you need during the application process.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.