Senior Managing Consultant

Responsibilities

• -Project delivery and technical leadership
• Lead and manage complex ESIA projects across sectors (e.g., infrastructure, energy, mining, transport, water).
• Plan, undertake and quality-assure environmental and social baseline studies, impact assessments, mitigation and management plans, stakeholder engagement, grievance mechanisms, and monitoring programs.
• Conduct and manage comprehensive E&S due diligence for mergers & acquisitions, project financing, and project development, including gap analyses against IFC
• Performance Standards, World Bank Group, Equator Principles, EBRD, EU standards, OECD guidance and other applicable international frameworks.
• Advise on environmental and social risk management for sustainable finance transactions, including preparation of E&S documentation for lenders, development of ESAPs, and monitoring arrangements.
• Standards, guidance and technical quality
• Ensure technical quality, consistency and compliance with international E&S standards, guidance notes and best practice.
• Provide internal technical review and quality control of deliverables (reports, inputs to ESIA, due diligence reports, E&S clauses for contracts, monitoring templates).
• Develop and maintain technical tools, templates, and procedures to support consistent high-quality delivery.
• Advisory & thought leadership
• Provide strategic ESG advisory to clients on topics such as ESG integration, climate risk and adaptation, biodiversity/net-gain, human rights, labour and community issues, and circular economy considerations.
• Keep abreast of evolving international standards, laws, sustainable finance requirements, regulatory developments, and market trends; translate these into client-facing advisory and internal guidance.
• Represent Ramboll in stakeholder fora, industry working groups and conferences; author thought leadership pieces and contribute to proposals.
• Business development & client management
• Lead pursuit and preparation of proposals, technical approaches and bids for E&S and sustainable finance advisory services.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, act as a trusted advisor, and secure repeat business.
• Support pricing, scoping and resourcing of complex assignments. Team leadership, capacity building & culture
• Manage and mentor senior and mid-level E&S staff, allocate work, conduct performance
• reviews and foster professional development.
• Promote collaborative, inclusive team culture aligned with Ramboll values (integrity,
• quality, safety, sustainability, respect).
• Provide coaching on stakeholder engagement, client management and technical delivery
• Required qualifications & experience
• University degree (MSc/MEng or equivalent) in environmental science, environmental engineering,
• social science, EHS, sustainable development, or related field. Advanced degree or relevant professional qualifications preferred.
• Minimum 15 years' experience in ESG/E&S consultancy, with demonstrable experience leading
• ESIAs and E&S due diligence for international financiers and developers.
• Strong knowledge of international standards and frameworks including IFC Performance
• Standards, World Bank E&S policies, Equator Principles, EBRD requirements, UN Guiding
• Principles on Business and Human Rights, and relevant national requirements.
• Proven track record of advising on E&S aspects of project finance / sustainable finance
• transactions and preparing lender-grade documentation.
• Excellent client engagement and business development experience; proven ability to win and
• manage complex assignments.
• Strong project and team management skills, including staff development experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to produce high-quality technical reports
• and present to senior clients and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated thought leadership (publications, conference presentations, working group
• participation) is an advantage.
• Ability and willingness to travel as required.
• Behavioural competencies
• Strategic thinker with strong judgment and problem-solving skills.
• High level of personal integrity and commitment to Ramboll's values.
• Collaborative leader and effective mentor; fosters an inclusive culture.
• Resilient, adaptive, and comfortable working in multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural teams.
• Client-focused, commercially aware, and skilled at managing competing priorities.

Benefits

Additional Information

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior EHS Specialist with a minimum of 15 years' experience in ESG consultancy to lead and deliver high-value Environment & Social Impact Assessments (ESIA), E&S due diligence, and ESG and sustainable finance advisory services in line with international standards. The role combines technical leadership, quality assurance, business development, client management, teamleadership and mentorship, and the promotion of Ramboll's values and professional standards across projects and teams.

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