Manager, Strategic Sustainability Consulting

Job Description

Ramboll is growing its management consulting division with a focus on delivering sustainable solutions to our clients, driven by science, engineering, and economics.

A global consulting and engineering firm based in Denmark, Ramboll delivers a broad range of sustainability consulting services and solutions in the environment & health, water, energy, transport, buildings and architecture markets. We serve international organisations, national governments, and mid-size to global companies in manufacturing, construction, utilities, private equity, financial services, and real estate. Our clients seek Ramboll’s guidance and leadership in transitioning to a low-carbon and resource-efficient economy, and developing sustainable, resilient business models.

We are seeking a mid- to senior-level consultant with experience in corporate sustainability, climate change, and circular economy with the passion to help growing our Strategic Sustainability Consulting business. The manager joining our team will have the opportunity to take a leading role in structuring and growing our activities in sustainability consulting, work directly with clients to drive environmental impact while developing their sustainability expertise, people management, and client engagement and sales skills.

Inviting bright minds

Do you want to continue your professional development in an open, collaborative and empowering culture, committed to having a positive impact on people and nature? Ramboll goes all-in on sustainability and wants to be the trusted partner for sustainable change. 

You will join our growing Strategic Sustainability Consulting division in Ramboll Management Consulting. As a Manager, you will bring experience in a specific capacity of sustainability consulting, whether sector background, service area, or issue area, to drive client project execution. You will lead business development activities, and grow and develop a team of dedicated consultants

You will join our Strategic Sustainability Consulting division in Belgium  

You will be part of a dynamic and growing department with a high professional drive and strong collaborative spirit. Our multidisciplinary team works across various sustainability domains including Climate, Energy, Environment, Transport, Buildings, Sustainable Cities, and Just transition. We provide consultancy services to the public and non-profit sector, utilities, infrastructure, and real estate. Based in Brussels, we work closely with the EU institutions, and we are the forefront of international efforts to fight climate change and resource depletion. 

Your key responsibilitieswill be

• Lead: Drive our vision, strategy, and sector focus in sustainability consulting in Belgium, and globally
• Develop: Based on your own network and in collaboration with colleagues across Ramboll, design and implement new sales pipelines that build on Ramboll's unique value proposition of bringing together thought leadership and technical excellence on sustainability
• Collaborate: Connect to other colleagues in Brussels and globally, and mobilise our unique combination of expertise in EU policy (EU Green Deal), science and engineering
• Deliver: As lead adviser and project director for consultancy projects across a variety of sectors, support clients in assessing, integrating, implementing, monitoring, and delivering low carbon and circular economy strategies, in line with existing ESG and sustainability frameworks, standards and regulations
• Acquire: Support Ramboll's knowledge and thought leadership in sustainability consulting; anticipate emerging trends and develop tools and services to address risks and opportunities in line with EU regulation, as well as market and technology developments
• Grow: Manage and grow a team; contribute to a strong strategic sustainability consulting capability that allows Ramboll to demonstrate the value of sustainability solutions to clients

Your starting point for constant growth

From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development to enable your growth with the company and in the fast-evolving field of sustainability. For this role, we believe your starting point will be a mix of some, if not all, of the following qualifications:

• Master’s degree in business, economics, environmental studies, sustainability or similar - Master’s degree or advanced study preferred
• 10 years of total experience, with demonstrated consulting experience or similar experience in developing and maintaining client relationships, pursuing and creating business opportunities, and managing multiple projects under high quality requirements and tight deadlines
• Experience in relevant issue area (climate, circular economy, sustainable finance), service area, (strategy, marketing, finance, analytics, change management, operational process improvements, ESG reporting and disclosure) or sectors (Governments, Utilities, Transport, Telecommunication, Construction and Real Estate)
• Well-developed leadership and people skills, including a demonstrated ability to enhance the skills and effectiveness of other team members
• Ability to develop executive level presentations, with details, logic, and content tailored to the appropriate audience
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to work both collaboratively and independently in a remote environment
• Self-assured critical thinker, able to quickly understand the basics of a topic and distil down complex ideas into digestible narratives
• Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written – this role requires the ability to communicate clearly and concisely to various levels of leadership
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and partners, and drive change
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work streams in a fast-paced environment while maintaining outstanding attention to detail and quality of deliverables

Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include an entrepreneurial mindset, comfort with ambiguity, and passion for delivering solutions for greater environmental and societal impact.

How to apply

Apply online. Attach your resume and cover letter showcasing why you are the right fit for the role.

Deadline: We encourage you to send your application as soon as possible. We will assess applications as we receive them and the job posting will remain active until we have found the right person for the role.

This role is open to remote workers. You will join a team based in Brussels and in several locations in France and cooperate with colleagues all over Europe and globally.