Senior Environmental & Social Consultant (m/f/d) - Sustainable Finance

Job Description

​This role can be placed in other offices across Germany!

As our new Senior Environmental & Social Consultant (m/f/d), you will join Ramboll's Sustainable Finance team within the Global Impact Assessment, Biodiversity & Ecosystems Service Line.  

Based in Germany, you will support lenders, investors, development finance institutions (DFIs), export credit agencies (ECAs), multilateral institutions, and project sponsors in the successful development, financing, and implementation of major infrastructure investments. Our work focuses particularly on environmental and social risk management for project-financed transactions and other complex investment structures, helping clients navigate international lender requirements and sustainability expectations throughout the project lifecycle.  

You will work on high-profile infrastructure projects across sectors including renewable energy, conventional energy, transmission and distribution, transport, water, industrial facilities, digital infrastructure, and other strategic developments. Assignments are located in Germany, across Europe and worldwide.  

In this role, you will combine deep technical expertise with project leadership, strategic client advisory, business development, and the mentoring of colleagues. You will play an important role in shaping project delivery, strengthening client relationships, and supporting the continued growth of Ramboll's Sustainable Finance practice.  

Your key responsibilities will include:  

• Delivering Independent Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD) assignments for project-financed and other investment transactions in accordance with international lender standards, such as the IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles, OECD Common Approaches, and other international environmental and social frameworks.  
• Managing and contributing to Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs), gap analyses, environmental and social audits, monitoring assignments, and lender advisory mandates. 
• Advising financial institutions, investors, DFIs, ECAs, sponsors, and corporate clients on environmental and social risks, opportunities, and compliance strategies throughout the investment lifecycle.  
• Acting as project manager for complex national and international assignments, including responsibility for project planning, resourcing, budgeting, quality assurance, risk management, and client communication as well as leading and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Identifying and pursuing business development opportunities, including leading the preparation of technical and commercial proposals, client presentations, and tender submissions.  
• Mentoring, coaching, and supporting junior and mid-level consultants, fostering technical excellence and professional growth across the team.  
• Promoting Ramboll's commitment to health, safety, sustainability, quality, and ethical business conduct in all project activities.  

About You  

You are a highly motivated and commercially aware environmental and social professional with a strong track record of advising financial institutions, investors, and infrastructure developers on complex environmental and social matters. You combine technical excellence with sound professional judgement and are comfortable engaging with senior client representatives, project lenders, investors, regulators, and multidisciplinary project teams.  

You enjoy taking ownership of complex assignments and help colleagues grow and succeed. You are equally comfortable leading project teams, managing client expectations, and providing strategic advice on challenging environmental and social issues.  

We believe your starting point is:  

• A Master's degree in Environmental Sciences, Sustainability, Social Sciences, Geography, Environmental Engineering, International Development, or a related discipline.  
• At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in environmental and social consulting, sustainable finance, impact assessment, lender advisory, or related fields.  
• Extensive experience delivering environmental and social due diligence, impact assessments, audits, monitoring assignments, or lender advisory services for infrastructure projects.  
• Strong practical knowledge and application experience of the IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles, and OECD Common Approaches, including their use in project-finance and international lending transactions. Specialist expertise in one or more of the following areas would be valuable:   

          - Environmental and social management systems (ESMS)  

          - Social performance and stakeholder engagement  

          - Biodiversity and critical habitat assessment  

          - Human rights and labour standards  

          - Land acquisition, involuntary resettlement, and livelihood restoration  

          - Community health, safety and security  

          - Climate risk, nature-related risks, and resilience  

          - Cultural heritage  

          - Indigenous Peoples  

          - Supply chain sustainability and responsible sourcing  

• In addition, experience in broader areas of sustainable finance would be valued, such as sustainability strategy, ESG risk management, climate and nature-related finance, sustainable investment frameworks, sustainable lending, transition finance.  
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and multidisciplinary teams, including responsibility for budgets, programmes, deliverables, and client relationships.  
• Strong commercial awareness and experience supporting business development, proposal preparation, and client acquisition activities.  
• Experience mentoring, coaching, and developing junior colleagues and contributing to a collaborative team environment.  
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to translate complex environmental and social risks into practical and commercially relevant recommendations.  
• Outstanding communication skills in English and German; additional languages such as French, Spanish, Turkish, Arabic, or others would be advantageous.  
• Willingness to undertake international travel.  

​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 working hours and locations  
• ​Hybrid working: 2-3 days of mobile working per week  
• ​Permanent employment, with part-time possibilities  
• ​An extensively subsidised 'Germany ticket'  
• ​Contribution to company pension scheme and occupational disability insurance  

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This role offers excellent opportunities for professional growth within Ramboll's global Sustainable Finance practice. As you develop in the role, you will be encouraged to expand your responsibilities across client advisory, business development, people leadership, and/or project portfolio management, with a clear pathway towards Managing Consultant and other leadership positions within Ramboll's global organisation. We actively support career progression through mentoring, technical and leadership development, international collaboration, and increasing exposure to strategic client engagements and key account management.  

​​Ready to join us?  

​Please submit your application online including your up-to-date CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience, areas of technical expertise, and motivation for joining Ramboll's Sustainable Finance team. 

Please also upload any available reference letters (or if you have worked outside of Germany and do not have reference letters, contact information of referees) from your previous employments and the certificate of your highest education. This will help to facilitate a smooth and quick process in case you are offered the position. If these documents are not uploaded, it might delay the process.  

​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.  

​​Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll   

​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 employs more than 18,000 people globally across 35 countries. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, Management Consulting, and Architecture & Landscape. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we help shape the societies of tomorrow.  

​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. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics. 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.​ ​