Environmental Permitting Consultant – (Omgevingsvergunningen - milieuluik)

at  Ramboll

Job Description
Are you an environmental expert in Flanders or know it like back of your hand? Have you accumulated experience of compliance and due diligence? Do you want to take on bigger responsibilities and lead significant projects with your knowledge and vision on sustainable solutions that will have a direct impact on your environment and communities? If yes, keep reading and then send your application by clicking the I’m Interested-button!
Ramboll is a global engineering, architecture and consultancy company founded in Denmark in 1945. We are a responsible business and sustainable practices have been part of Ramboll’s DNA since the company’s inception. Ramboll was the first engineering consultancy in the world to be certified after the UN sustainable development goals. In 2022 we set a bold direction for the coming four years and launched our new business strategy: The Partner for Sustainable Change. Together we enable our stakeholders to realise their goals and navigate the transition to a more sustainable future. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies, and people around the world.
Ramboll in Belgium has ambitious and exciting plans for growth within our Environment & Health division. The demand from clients to provide sustainability, environmental and safety services is growing, especially in the field of circular economy, renewable energy, and industrial and chemical facilities. You can find out more about our services at https://www.ramboll.com/en-gb/environmental-nature-based-services

We are now looking for a driven and resourceful environmental professional with experience in environmental permitting, not only for permits related to SME projects but also for challenging large projects in for example the manufacturing or chemical sector. Other relevant knowledge that will support your career with us are:

• Experience with Environmental Compliance (audits)
• Experience with Environmental Due Diligence
• Environmental Management Systems
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Sustainability

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of relevant work experience gained within Flanders, preferrable some of it in consulting, and will be fluent in Dutch and English.
Your key tasks and responsibilities will include:

Undertake project work for Ramboll in Benelux (main focus) and abroad (as opportunities arise), predominantly in the following service areas:

• Prepare environmental permit requests for challenging large projects in different industrial sectors, mainly working for international clients
• Coordination and QA/QC of assessments required in context of permit application (e.g. noise, air, environmental impact assessments)
• Organize and attend meetings with stakeholders and the regulator in context of the environmental permitting projects
• When opportunities arise, get involved in Environmental Due Diligence, Environmental Compliance and Environmental Du Diligence
• Mentor junior environmental employees of the Ramboll Belgium team.
• Sharing in and contributing to the overall development of Ramboll in Benelux and abroad, especially on the Environmental Services. This includes undertaking business development and sales initiatives, with support of other Senior Ramboll staff as required.
• Developing the Ramboll international profile by participation in and taking initiatives into the Ramboll international network.

In general, you have the desire to succeed and thrive, to ensure that our services are above the rest in the competitive field of environmental and health consulting.

Please refer the Job description for details