Senior Consultant Ecology

Green Trendsetters; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ecological consultancy in Mumbai is seeking an experienced professional to lead biodiversity assessments and mentor junior team members. The role involves ensuring compliance with ecological standards and leveraging digital tools for effective project delivery. Ideal candidates will have strong ecological consultancy experience and excellent communication skills. This position promotes a hybrid work model and emphasizes team collaboration and innovation.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in ecological consultancy or conservation science.
• Deep familiarity with UK ecological standards and legislation.
• Solid understanding of European Protected Species and licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead habitat loss/gain calculations and biodiversity assessments.
• Drive the use of digital tools for ecological deliverables.
• Prepare and review ecological reports like BNG assessments.

Skills

Experience in ecological consultancy or conservation science

Advanced competence in ecological data handling and reporting

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in GIS and spatial analysis tools

Strong interpersonal and presentation skills

Strategic thinking and problem-solving mindset

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Office

Ecological data management tools

Job description

• Lead habitat loss/gain calculations, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) assessments, and ecological impact evaluations.
• Drive the use of digital tools (e.g., GIS, remote sensing, data visualization) to enhance ecological deliverables.
• Oversee the development of habitat mitigation and compensation plans under UK legislation.
• Prepare, review, and provide quality assurance for ecological reports such as Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEA), BNG assessments, and Nature Conservation (NC) reports.
• Mentor junior team members and facilitate internal knowledge sharing across global ecology teams.
• Contribute to proposal writing, client engagement, and business development activities.
• Strong experience in ecological consultancy or conservation science, with deep familiarity with UK ecological standards and legislation.
• Advanced competence in ecological data handling, interpretation, and reporting.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage project deliverables.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical and client-facing reporting.
• Proficiency in GIS and spatial analysis tools.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving mindset with a focus on innovation.
• Solid understanding of European Protected Species and licensing requirements.
• Experience with biodiversity metrics and habitat condition assessments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ecological data management tools.

Job Info

• Job Identification 72554

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