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

Ramboll · Frankfurt, , Germany

  • Senior
  • Full-time
  • Posted 2026-09-23
  • Confirmed live on 25 September 2026

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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 

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