Biodiversity Consultant

ERM

. Prepare desk-based biodiversity and ecological baselines using protected-area, designated-site, habitat, and species data from public and licensed databases .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeNew Delhi • IndiaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in ecological impact assessments, biodiversity metrics, and GIS applications while adhering to health and safety standards. Proven ability to manage projects, coordinate with regional teams, and produce high-quality technical reports.

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Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA/ESIA)GIS Platforms (ArcGIS Pro / QGIS)Biodiversity Metrics / Net-Gain CalculationsTechnical Report-Writing SkillsNABET–QCI Accreditation

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Hard Skills

Biodiversity BaselinesEnvironmental Impact Assessment ProcessesBiodiversity/Ecology Assessment MethodsMitigation Hierarchy ApplicationWetland and Habitat Delineation

Soft Skills

Excellent Written and Verbal CommunicationAttention to DetailAbility to Work Efficiently Across Time Zones

Tools & Technologies

GIS PlatformsAutomation ToolsAI-Enabled ToolsRemote Sensing

Certifications & Qualifications

NABET–QCI AccreditationEcological Credential

Industry Keywords

Biodiversity PolicyEnvironmental ConsultingInfrastructure ProjectsEIA Regime (MoEF&CC / SEIAA)Nature-Positive Frameworks

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Remote Sensing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare desk-based biodiversity and ecological baselines using protected-area, designated-site, habitat, and species data from public and licensed databases
Draft ecological impact assessment (EcIA/ESIA) chapters, technical appendices, and scoping reports to internationally recognized standards
Support desktop habitat mapping, constraints and buffer analysis, and preliminary/desktop wetland and habitat delineation using GIS
Apply the mitigation hierarchy and support biodiversity metric / net-gain style calculations and no-net-loss analysis
Manage discrete workstreams end-to-end, coordinating CDH and regional inputs to deliver on time, on budget, and to ERM quality, technical, and Health & Safety standards
Act as a day-to-day point of contact for regional task leads, present findings clearly, and support continuous improvement of templates, methodologies, and CDH–region ways of working
Contribute to bids, proposals, thought leadership, and internal capability building
Maintain current knowledge of relevant biodiversity policy, guidance, and metrics across supported regions
Adhere to ERM’s Health & Safety, ethics, and quality-management systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in ecology, zoology, botany, wildlife science, environmental science, conservation, forestry, biological sciences, or a closely related discipline
Typically, 2–4 years of relevant experience in environmental/ecological consulting, EIA/ESIA, research, or an NGO/government body
Track record of contributing to biodiversity baselines or impact-assessment chapters for infrastructure, energy, or development projects
Familiarity with environmental impact assessment processes and biodiversity/ecology assessment methods
Exposure to India’s EIA regime (MoEF&CC / SEIAA) and/or international frameworks (IFC PS6, EU/UK/Irish, or other)
Willingness to learn multiple regional regimes
Strong technical report-writing skills in English
Working knowledge of GIS platforms (ArcGIS Pro / QGIS)
Excellent written and verbal communication, strong attention to detail and quality, and ability to work efficiently within scope, budget, and time across time zones with global teams
NABET–QCI accreditation or experience as an EIA functional-area expert (Ecology & Biodiversity), or equivalent recognised ecological credential
Exposure to biodiversity work on major infrastructure regimes (e.g., IFC PS6 / lender due diligence, NSIP/DCO, or comparable) — or a clear aptitude to build it
Familiarity with ecosystem services, biodiversity net gain / no-net-loss metrics, or emerging nature frameworks (TNFD, nature-positive) is a plus
Experience in a global delivery, shared service, or hub environment, working alongside regional consultants across time zones
Familiarity with automation, AI-enabled tools, remote sensing, or digital habitat-survey approaches