Senior Environmental Consultant | Biodiversity

Environmental Management and Assessment

Asia Pacific Region

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MAN00012A Requisition #

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

As a Senior Biodiversity Consultant within Arup Manila’s Environmental and Social team, you will deliver high-quality biodiversity expertise across a diverse portfolio of complex, high-profile projects. You will play a key role in supporting and leading environmental and social assessments across the Philippines and Southeast Asia, with a strong focus on ecology and biodiversity. Strong biodiversity knowledge and experience across Southeast Asia is essential, together with the ability to provide locally relevant ecological advice across diverse environmental settings.

The Opportunity

Lead biodiversity input for major projects across transport, aviation, renewable energy, and water sectors

Support the delivery and coordination of Environmental and Social projects across the Philippines and Southeast Asia working in alignment with national and international standards

Contribute to business development through proposal writing, bid support, and client engagement

Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members while supporting team capability growth

Build and maintain strong client relationships while representing Arup locally and regionally

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.

Is this role right for you?

A relevant degree in Ecology, Biology, Environmental Science, or a related field (Master’s preferred)

10+ years of experience in ecology, including fieldwork in marine and/or freshwater environments

Strong understanding of Philippine environmental regulations and international E&S safeguards (e.g. IFC, ADB, Equator Principles)

Proven ability to deliver complex projects, manage stakeholders, and communicate technical concepts clearly

A collaborative mindset with strong analytical, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Different people, shared values

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process

Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss next steps. Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.

Arup does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.

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