Biodiversity Specialist

Biodiversity Specialist

We seek a Biodiversity Specialist with strong field and desktop experience to join our established ecology team. You will help deliver innovative, high-impact projects that advance nature-positive outcomes and support clients in meeting biodiversity commitments across Spain and internationally.

What You Will Do:

• Plan and deliver field surveys in Spain and abroad to identify, monitor, and quantify biodiversity (habitats, fauna, and vegetation).
• Support the preparation of biodiversity deliverables: writing, literature reviews, data analysis, and inputs to business development activities.
• Draft biodiversity sections for Environmental Impact Assessments and environmental integration appendices.
• Advise clients on biodiversity risks, opportunities, and disclosure, and present assessment results to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Contribute to innovative services and tools, including environmental DNA (eDNA), Nature-based Solutions, and biodiversity crediting approaches.
• Prepare applied biodiversity management reports (e.g., species conservation plans, habitat restoration plans) and conduct ecosystem services valuation.
• Design mitigation hierarchy measures, including actions targeting a net positive impact on biodiversity.

Why Join Our Biodiversity Team:

• Work on cutting-edge, multidisciplinary nature projects that drive measurable outcomes for biodiversity.
• Collaborate with passionate environmental consultants in a supportive, growth-oriented team.
• Develop your technical and consulting skills through diverse assignments and knowledge-sharing.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's and Master's degree in Environmental Sciences or Biology (specialization in biodiversity).
• 3+ years of relevant experience in biodiversity/ecology; consulting experience is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of Iberian biodiversity, particularly habitats and fauna (birds, mammals, others).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluency in Spanish and English (spoken and written).
• Willingness and ability to travel as required.
• Commitment to quality, ethical practice, teamwork, and continuous learning.
• Familiarity with GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS).
• Primary focus in Spain with potential for international fieldwork and collaboration.
• Field assignments may require periodic travel and flexible schedules aligned to survey windows.
• Ensure the necessary functional capacity for performing the duties specific to the position (this will be assessed at the beginning of employment through a medical examination).
• Driver's license (B).

Highly Valued:

• Experience with camera trapping, bioacoustics, and ultrasonic detectors.
• Hands-on experience with biodiversity metrics and positive impact accounting.
• Experience applying eDNA methods and working with Nature-based Solutions and/or biodiversity credit mechanisms.
• Proficiency with data analysis and visualization tools to support ecological assessments.

Additional Information:

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.