Senior/Principal Environmental & Social Impact Assessment Consultant – Sustainable Finance
Several Locations - U.K.
Do you have a proven track record of being a day-to-day main project manager and experience undertaking robust technical reviews of project documentation? Do you have an advanced understanding of commercial aspects, business development and sustainable finance strategy?
Do you have project experience in environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA), and environmental and social due diligence (ESDD)?
If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Impact Assessment Team as our new Senior/Principal ESIA Consultant and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.
Your new role
As our new Senior/Principal ESIA Consultant, you will be part of our dynamic impact assessment team based in one of our UK or EU offices, who enjoy working on a wide variety of different schemes with a diverse portfolio of clients and are committed to adding value to their projects. With multiple projects internationally and in the UK, we encourage applications from those with experience in both areas, as well as those whose background and interests are focused in either one of these two areas.
Your key responsibilities will be:
- Providing ESIA advice in conjunction with the Project Director
- Daily client and project team liaison
- Project management and delivery of tenders/fee proposals for ESIA projects
- Project meeting attendance, including stakeholder and public consultations
- Report writing, including drafting and technical review of reports, ESIA chapters
- Site inspections and desk-based environmental baseline data interpretation
- Business development, attending client/industry events
- Coaching/mentoring junior staff
About you
- Appropriate degree in environmental sciences, environmental engineering or a related environmental discipline
- Prior ESIA project management experience on complex projects
- IEMA (or equivalent) membership - Practitioner/Associate
- Ability to interpret environmental guidelines, policies, plans and legislative requirements
- Ability to contribute to the formulation of ESIA strategies
- Ability to work successfully with various specialists and sub-consultants in the delivery of projects and in the delivery of a consistent ESIA approach and reporting style
- Competent and efficient report-writing skills
- Ability to use a range of IT packages (including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and MS Project)
- Knowledge of a particular environmental specialism would be advantageous but is not essential
- Excellent English communication skills, both oral and written
- Good organisation skills, with the ability to plan, programme and prioritise workload with minimal supervision
Candidates should note that there is a requirement to undertake International travel for this post.
What we can offer you
- Commitment to your development
- Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles
- A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are
- Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
- The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company
- Flexible work environment
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Matched pension contributions
- Private medical cover and life assurance
Ready to join us?
Please submit your application with your up-to-date CV. We invite diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants from all groups to apply.
We recognise that some candidates only apply when they tick every box. However, passion and potential often outweigh a perfect resume and Ramboll’s supportive learning culture can help you grow. So if this role resonates with you but you don't meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this opportunity or another within our team.
Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.
Do you have any questions?
Contact Talent Acquisition Advisor, Talia Burrell at [email protected]
Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll in the United Kingdom and Ireland
Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll in the United Kingdom and Ireland has a proven track record of sustainable and responsible business and is a top ten engineering and environmental and sustainability consultancy in the UK, with more than 1,500 employees across 16 offices. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Environment & Health, and Energy. In 2024, Ramboll was included in the Sunday Times’ list of Best Places to Work.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. As a company, Ramboll recognises the importance of having a good work/life balance, both in terms of individual well-being and its positive impact with respect to the engagement and retention of our employees. We aim to support all employees to achieve a work/life balance which enables them to work in a supported manner while having the time to achieve personal aspects of their life outside of work. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, Ramboll ensures opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at [email protected] with such requests.
