Consultant Environmental Due Diligence

Overview

In this role you support fast-paced UK and global M&A transactions by identifying EHS and ESG risks and translating them into targeted due diligence advice. You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver Phase I ESAs and ESG assessments, combining desk research and site visits to inform buy-side and sell-side decisions. You will contribute to project management and proposal development under tight deadlines, helping clients negotiate and prioritise sustainability actions post-acquisition. This is a chance to shape sustainable change within Ramboll’s collaborative, growth-focused team.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible work environment
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• matched pension contributions
• private medical cover
• life assurance

Responsibilities

• Deliver Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and Limited Environmental Compliance Assessments for a range of sites, including commercial and light manufacturing, with desk research, site visits, and client reporting
• Support more complex site assessments (e.g., manufacturing facilities)
• Deliver ESG assessments for target companies to support buy-side and sell-side due diligence
• Coordinate inputs and track deliverables to meet deadlines, supporting project management
• Assist in development of client proposals, including scope, fee inputs and proposal content

Key requirements

• 3 to 4 years of practical experience delivering Phase I ESAs and ideally ESG assessments
• Solid understanding of UK environmental regulations and basic knowledge of European regulations (CSRD, CBAM)
• Degree in geosciences, natural sciences, environmental sciences or engineering, or a comparable qualification
• Ability to learn quickly, work efficiently, be proactive and autonomous
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative approach and willingness to travel within the UK and Ireland

• strong communication
• collaborative mindset
• proactiveness
• Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
• Limited Environmental Compliance Assessments
• ESG assessments

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