Senior Biodiversity Specialist

Company Description

Finding solutions to climate change is the priority of the 21st century, and means switching to low-carbon energy. At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. To achieve this, our 7,500 Switchers combine their historical engineering expertise and project management with digital technologies.

In our 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Asia) of operation, we are working on the production and distribution of low-carbon electricity, through the development of nuclear and renewable energies. We are also supporting the modernisation and development of energy grids, managing the setup and siting for new transmission and distribution networks, and using hydrogen to decarbonise the transport and industry sectors.

Assystem in Türkiye is renowned for working with the public and private sectors. Specializing in ESIA studies, site investigations, and laboratory research, the company offers vital site supervision owners and lenders engineering services. Notably, Assystem in Türkiye plays a pivotal role in major projects like power generation, and the construction of the Akkuyu nuclear power plant.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Biodiversity Specialist to lead fieldwork, surveys, and research for ecological and environmental assessments, with a focus on Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA) and Strategic Environmental Assessments (SEA).

Responsibilities:

• Conduct fieldwork, surveys, and research for ecological and environmental assessments, contributing to Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA), Strategic Environmental Assessments (SEA), and related reports.
• Collect and analyze data to assess project impacts on ecosystems and biodiversity.
• Develop and implement mitigation strategies and environmental management plans, including Biodiversity Action and Management Plans, Offset Strategies, Critical Habitat Assessments, Protected Area Assessments, Invasive Species Management, and Ecosystem Services Assessments, in line with international standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide expert ecological and environmental advice to clients.
• Communicate effectively with clients to understand their expectations and deliver tailored solutions.
• Stay up to date with international environmental standards and integrate them into project workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in biodiversity, environmental consultancy, or related fields.
• Familiarity with international environmental regulations and standards.
• Strong skills in ecological data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Experience with International Finance Institutions' environmental and social standards (e.g., WB ESF, IFC PS, EBRD PR).
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills, with the ability to present clear, actionable insights.
• Ability to work effectively in collaborative teams and manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Written and spoken proficiency in English.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.

Additional Information

• Willingness to adapt to new challenges and contribute to a collaborative work environment.
• Ready for business trips, including travel to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.