Consultant- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

Job Description

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Consultant

Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative and empowering culture? Are you motivated by creating sustainable change that benefits society and nature?  Are you our new Experienced Environmental Impact Assessment Consultant?If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our global Impact Assessment team and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future. 

Your new role :

You will bring your knowledge of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) into play as you participate with our European colleagues in conducting EIA’s for a wide range of our projects across the energy, infrastructure, industrial, data centre and property sectors in Europe.  In the energy sector as an example our work includes onshore and offshore wind, solar, hydrogen, carbon capture, storage & utilization, transmission and energy storage. 

You will support our European projects and collaborate primarily with our experienced EIA departments in the United Kingdom and Denmark with all aspects of impact assessments. You will have a good understanding of the EIA process and relevant regulations, and you will have the opportunity to support projects at various stages in the project lifecycle from early-stage feasibility/risk appraisal, through EIA, to consent condition compliance. A structured in-house training and development program will provide this knowledge and help personal career development. 

Your key responsibilities will be: 

• Supporting the United Kingdom and Danish teams with all aspects of impact assessment from Ramboll’s office in India as parts of our EIA team. 
• Identifying, reviewing, and summarizing relevant data. 
• Identifying data gaps and planning data collection. 
• Supporting with preparing reports in English. 
• Supporting with applications for environmental permits for the European market. 
• Assisting with coordinating inputs from internal teams and external specialists.
• Supporting senior consultants with project tasks and project management.

Demonstrating the ability to present complex technical concepts effectively both orally and in writing so clients, regulatory agencies and legal groups can easily comprehend them is a key requirement. 

Your new team 

You will be part of our Impact Assessment team in India, which forms part of our global Impact Assessment organization. The global organization has been established to drive further growth in Impact Assessment, building on our existing successes through a continued focus on key clients and high-quality impact assessment work.  

Qualifications

From the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you can continue to grow with the company. Whilst we look forward to supporting your continued learning and development, for this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success. 

These include the following Qualifications & Experience:

• Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, environmental sciences, earth sciences or a closely related environmental discipline 
• 5 to 10 years of experience on EIA projects.
• Experience in the energy sector would be advantageous but is not essential. 
• Preferred work experience with impact assessments either in industry or consultancy across the globe. 
• Experience with adopting and applying national and international environmental regulations. 
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS, experience with field work and data analysis is beneficial. 
• Familiarity with environmental permitting processes.
• Knowledge of sustainability/ and environmental management practices is beneficial.
• Experience supporting/leading project workstreams and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

Professional Skills:

• Able to produce clear, concise, and correct written documents in English. 
• Fluent verbal communication in English. 
• Highly organized, able to work efficiently and effectively to deadlines on designated tasks. 
• Demonstrate attention to details, high level of accuracy, and academic rigor. 
• Self-motivated, reliable, and dedicated. 
• Ability to interpret complex environmental data and regulations.
• Capable of presenting technical information to clients, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Willingness to support the senior Environmental Consultant and to work as a team.
• Client-focused mindset with the ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Adaptability to work in a company with an international work culture.

International work experience, preferably including European experience, would be considered an advantage. 

Additional Information

What we can offer you 

• Strong company commitment and ethos centred on sustainable development. 
• Investment in your development. 
• Be valued for the unique person you are. 
• Never be short of inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects. 
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company. 

Welcome to our Environment & Health division

Ramboll develops innovative, scientifically sound solutions that help increase liveability by reducing pollution and restoring natural environments. 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 India

Ramboll has been operating in India for more than 25 years and today is home to over 1,800 experts across multiple major cities. Our teams deliver innovative and sustainable solutions across Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health, and Energy.

Over the past decade, Ramboll India has built strong global capability centres comprising nearly 900 specialists within Buildings, Transport, Energy, and Water. These centres collaborate seamlessly on complex international projects, supporting Ramboll’s global operations with high-quality technical expertise and integrated solutions.

As part of our continued growth journey, Ramboll is now establishing a dedicated Capability Centre in India for our global Environmental & Health (E&H) business unit. Globally, Ramboll’s E&H division comprises more than 3,000 experts working to address some of the world’s most pressing environmental and health challenges. The new centre in India will play a strategic role in strengthening global delivery, fostering innovation, and supporting Ramboll’s ambition to be the Partner for Sustainable Change

Ready to join us? 

Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your resume and cover letter connecting your background to the responsibilities of this role. 

Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.