Job Location - Gurugram/Noida/Mumbai We are seeking an experienced Biodiversity Impact Assessment Specialist with ~4 years’ relevant experience to join our environmental consulting team in India. The role involves planning and delivering biodiversity baseline surveys, impact assessments, mitigation and monitoring plans for infrastructure, energy, mining, and development projects to meet Indian regulatory requirements and international standards (e.g., MoEFCC processes, Wildlife Protection Act, Biological Diversity Act, IFC Performance Standards, IUCN/CBD guidance).Key responsibilities<ul><li>Lead and/or support biodiversity baseline studies and field surveys (fauna, flora, habitats) across project sites in India.</li><li>Design and implement survey programs using standard methods (camera trapping, point counts, transects, quadrats, aquatic sampling, vegetation mapping).</li><li>Identify species and habitats; assess conservation status using national lists and IUCN Red List; prepare species accounts.</li><li>Produce technical biodiversity chapters for Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA) and stand‑alone Biodiversity Impact Assessments (BIA).</li><li>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.</li><li>Conduct field-based monitoring and compliance audits, including biodiversity monitoring protocols and reporting.</li><li>Use GIS and spatial analysis (ArcGIS/QGIS) to map habitats, protected areas, corridors and sensitive receptors; integrate spatial outputs into reports.</li><li>Support permitting and clearance processes (forest/wildlife/biological diversity clearances) and prepare documentation for regulators and clients.</li><li>Liaise with stakeholders — local communities, government agencies, NGOs, and multidisciplinary project teams — and contribute to stakeholder consultations.</li><li>Contribute to client meetings, deliver presentations, and provide training and capacity building for project teams and stakeholders.</li><li>Ensure quality control of data, analyses and deliverables; adhere to health, safety and environmental policies during fieldwork.</li></ul>

Ramboll has launched its management consulting division in the US with a focus on delivering sustainable solutions to our clients, driven by science, engineering, and economics.
Ramboll, a global consulting and engineering firm based in Denmark, delivers a broad range of sustainability consulting services and solutions in the environment &amp; health, water, energy, and manufacturing markets. We serve corporate clients that are mid-size to global players in manufacturing, utilities, private equity, financial services, and real estate. Our clients seek Ramboll&rsquo;s guidance and leadership in decarbonization, transitioning to a low-carbon economy, and developing sustainable, resilient business models.
Fast facts about Ramboll:
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<li>16,500 employees worldwide</li>
<li>300 offices across 35 countries</li>
<li>1.899 billion Euros in Revenue</li>
<li>6 Markets: Buildings, Transport, Energy, Environment &amp; Health, Water and Management Consulting</li>
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Consultant- Biodiversity Impact Assessment Specialist 

Job Location - Gurugram/Noida/Mumbai We are seeking an experienced Biodiversity Impact Assessment Specialist with ~4 years’ relevant experience to join our environmental consulting team in India. The role involves planning and delivering biodiversity baseline surveys, impact assessments, mitigation and monitoring plans for infrastructure, energy, mining, and development projects to meet Indian regulatory requirements and international standards (e.g., MoEFCC processes, Wildlife Protection Act, Biological Diversity Act, IFC Performance Standards, IUCN/CBD guidance).Key responsibilities<ul><li>Lead and/or support biodiversity baseline studies and field surveys (fauna, flora, habitats) across project sites in India.</li><li>Design and implement survey programs using standard methods (camera trapping, point counts, transects, quadrats, aquatic sampling, vegetation mapping).</li><li>Identify species and habitats; assess conservation status using national lists and IUCN Red List; prepare species accounts.</li><li>Produce technical biodiversity chapters for Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA) and stand‑alone Biodiversity Impact Assessments (BIA).</li><li>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.</li><li>Conduct field-based monitoring and compliance audits, including biodiversity monitoring protocols and reporting.</li><li>Use GIS and spatial analysis (ArcGIS/QGIS) to map habitats, protected areas, corridors and sensitive receptors; integrate spatial outputs into reports.</li><li>Support permitting and clearance processes (forest/wildlife/biological diversity clearances) and prepare documentation for regulators and clients.</li><li>Liaise with stakeholders — local communities, government agencies, NGOs, and multidisciplinary project teams — and contribute to stakeholder consultations.</li><li>Contribute to client meetings, deliver presentations, and provide training and capacity building for project teams and stakeholders.</li><li>Ensure quality control of data, analyses and deliverables; adhere to health, safety and environmental policies during fieldwork.</li></ul>

Consultant- Biodiversity Impact Assessment Specialist

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