Transaction Advice - Americas Region - BOG000051 Requisition # **Joining Arup** Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective - in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning - to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve. The **Biodiversity Consultant** will be a part of the Environmental, Social, and Governance | Sustainable Investment Advisory team based in **Bogotá, Colombia**. This role will contribute to the delivery of innovative, environmentally responsible, and sustainability-focused solutions that advance resilient and inclusive investments and enable the development of sustainable infrastructure across the region. The consultant will support ongoing business growth in Colombia and the broader South America geography, working closely with colleagues in San Francisco, Houston, New York, and other global offices. This role centers on delivering independent Environmental and Social Consultant services for financial institutions throughout the transaction, construction, and operational phases of infrastructure and development projects. The role also will work with multidisciplinary teams passionate about advancing emerging initiatives aimed at preserving biodiversity and ecological systems across Latin America. **The opportunity** - Prepare and assess E&S; due diligence and monitoring reports across infrastructure, transport, and energy sectors. - Work cross-functionally to evaluate biodiversity risks, impacts, and mitigation strategies. - Integrate nature-based solutions into infrastructure project design and planning. - Liaise with regulatory agencies to clarify project scope, impact, and compliance requirements. - Participate in client meetings to address project concerns, particularly biodiversity-related issues. - Lead project management activities. - Organize and execute site visits with senior staff, coordinating with clients and local communities while upholding team safety. - Contribute to business development by preparing responses to Requests for Proposals. - Manage project priorities through timely communication and collaboration with teams. **Is this role right for you?** - Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, environmental economics, environmental science, environmental engineering, or a closely related field required; master’s degree preferred. - Minimum of 6 years of experience delivering infrastructure projects (e.g., roads, rail, energy, ports). - Expertise in impact assessment, mitigation planning, habitat conservation surveys, and compliance evaluations aligned with national regulations and international frameworks; familiarity with IFC Performance Standards is advantageous. - Strong background of leading teams under tight deadlines. - Fluent in English and Spanish; excellent writing, presentation, and verbal communication skills required. Portuguese language skills are a plus. - Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; experience with ArcGIS preferred. **What we offer you** **Benefits that Work -**At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. **Flexible Working -** We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available. Arup is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to gender, disability, age, ethnic origin, citizenship, language, health conditions, marital status, union membership, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, political or philosophical opinions, pregnancy status, family status or any other protected characteristic under the law. LI-BD1