Impact Assessment Consultant

We invite you to bring your proactivity and energy into play as you contribute to building a more sustainable world. To succeed in this role you must be eager to learn and grow into the impact assessment and sustainability professional. Are you our new Environment Health and Safety (EHS) Consultant? 

Inviting bright minds

Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative and empowering culture? We work to create a sustainable future, and our inspiring projects and innovative solutions aim to set the standard among our peers. You will join a global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in 1945. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies and people around the world.

You will join our Impact Assessment team

As an EHS Consultant you will be part of our multidisciplinary, dynamic and growing team in Barcelona or Madrid, with a collaborative environment where we share knowledge, experience and views in close collaboration with our international teams.

Your key tasks and responsibilities will be:

• Participate in environmental and social impact assessment projects regionally and internationally.
• Support ESDD following international standards (e.g. IFC, WB, EBRD, EqP IV, OECD…).
• Contribute to social and environmental topics around permitting and management of impacts (Scoping, ESIA, ESMS, E&S Management Plans, Site Visits…).
• Support general Project Management and preparation of proposals as part of the IAP team and projects.
• Help providing technical assistance for sustainable solutions for our clients (e.g. Biodiversity and Ecosystems, Resource Management and Circularity, Resilient Societies and liveability, Decarbonization, EU Taxonomy).

You will be required to work in both international and local projects and where required (based on your role in the project) will be required to travel within Spain and abroad including developing countries.

Your starting point for constant growth

From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental or social sciences (e.g. biology, environmental engineering, environmental science, sociology, social development, anthropology) or related disciplines. A training in Health and Safety is a plus.
• At least 2 years of experience in permitting on environmental, social or combined disciplines (e.g. permitting roadmaps, Scoping, ESIA, SEP, Disclosure, Resettlement AP, Biodiversity AP, Critical Habitat Assessment, Climate Change Risk Assessment, GHG, Construction and Operational Management Plans, etc.).
• At least 2-3 years of experience in Spanish EIA process and legal requirements.
• At least 2-3 years of experience in ESDD (either on environmental and/or social aspects).
• Understanding of the Energy Sector and renewable energies in Spain.
• Knowledge of key environmental and social standards/safeguards and environmental and/or social development policies and practices for international finance institutions and relevant EU policies).
• Effective written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills; experience recording/writing reports.
• Fluency in Spanish and English languages are a requirement. Other languages (e.g. French, Portuguese and any other are a plus).

Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include:

• Motivated, enthusiastic, with a strong team spirit and willing to work across disciplines and teams
• Lively and proactive, you have an eye for detail, also the ability to take a step back, and a sense of ethics.

Welcome to our Environment & Health division

Ramboll develops innovative, scientifically sound solutions that help increase liveability by reducing pollution and restoring natural environments as well as incorporating sustainability principles across all steps of the projects. One of the world’s leading environmental and health consultancies, our bright minds are trusted by clients to manage their most challenging environmental, health and social issues.

Ramboll in Iberia

Ramboll has undertaken projects in Spain and Portugal since the 1990s and operates offices in Barcelona and Madrid since 2006. Our +90 professionals apply their broad international experience to deliver innovative solutions aimed at making our societies more resilient and more sustainable. We support national and international clients and our work involves daily collaboration with a broad team of experts located in our Business Units across the globe. We love seeing our talents develop and succeed and you will have opportunities to work on challenging and inspiring projects within an environment that is friendly, flexible, open and supportive.

How to apply

Apply online. Attach your CV, cover letter and relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start. We look forward to receiving your application.