Are you motivated to lead the permitting and planning processes for new developments or expansion of facilities? Do you enjoy collaborating with colleagues, clients, and other stakeholders on local and international projects? Are you enthusiastic about managing projects, helping clients realize their plans, and delivering added value? If this describes you, then this role may be a perfect fit for you.

Join our Compliance, Sustainability and Transactions (CST) Department as our new Senior Consultant and work with us towards a sustainable future.

For this position, we are looking for a person who proven experience with Dutch permitting. You are fluent in Dutch language, enabling you to hold your own during consultations and coordination with both clients and the competent authorities and third parties.

Your new role

Ramboll Nederland is looking for a driven and resourceful candidate to advise clients on permit applications and environmental impact assessments (EIAs). This includes expert advice on environmental legislation relating to new or expanding industrial activities. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic team on exciting projects, further develop diverse skills and build a successful career within the environmental consulting sector.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Leading and delivering workstreams on small to large-scale permitting projects and Environmental Impact Assessments for various sectors, with responsibility for planning, coordination, quality, and timely delivery;
• Liaising directly with clients, contractors, regulators, and other professionals on all relevant areas of our projects, acting as a key point of contact for defined scopes of work and helping drive projects forward;
• Drafting and reviewing (subcontractor) reports, collaborating with other team members, synthesising technical inputs into coherent deliverables;
• Assisting in the preparation of proposals including scope definition, methodology input, and technical writing;
• Coordinating support studies and other deliverables ensuring alignment with wider project objectives and helping integrate multidisciplinary inputs into a clear overall project approach;
• Providing environmental compliance support to other disciplines, including environmental management systems, compliance reviews, and due diligence services,;
• Liaising with clients, regulators, and internal project teams, with a high standard of clarity, accuracy, and professional judgement.

Your new team

You will be part of the CST Department at Ramboll Delft, where we work on various permitting, EIA and compliance projects for our diverse clients. We are also involved in permitting and planning evaluations and feasibility studies for offshore wind parks, hydrogen pipeline networks, carbon capture and other renewable energy and energy transition projects. You will play an essential role within the Ramboll CST Benelux team (Dutch & Belgium offices) and collaborate with colleague’s form across Europe and the US in defining and delivering on multiple projects involving international clients.

About you

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. While we're happy to support you in your continued learning and development, we've identified some qualifications, skills, and competencies for this role that will prepare you for success.

These include:

• BSc or MSc degree in Environmental Sciences, Spatial Planning, Urban Planning, Land and Water Management, Physical Geography, or similar;
• Relevant work experience in consultancy (from 5 years onwards), with the ability to work independently, take ownership of project tasks and workstreams, and contribute effectively to project delivery;
• Thorough understanding of permitting and environmental regulations and EIA procedures in the Netherlands, with the ability to apply this knowledge in a practical, client-focused project environment;
• High degree of independence, initiative, and solution-oriented thinking, with the ability to structure work, manage priorities, and support the delivery of complex projects;
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy, combined with the ability to see the bigger picture and contribute to well-structured, high-quality outputs;
• Good communication skills (verbal and written) in Dutch and English, with confidence in client interaction, stakeholder coordination, and multidisciplinary teamwork.

What we can offer you

• Investment in your personal development;
• Trustworthy leaders guided by our leadership principles;
• An open, collaborative, and empowering culture where your uniqueness is valued;
• Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects;
• A long-term vision from a foundation owned company;
• Internal training programs to expand your knowledge and improve your skills;
• Promotion of a healthy work-life balance with flexible working hours and workplace arrangements;
• 30 vacation days per year;
• Pension contributions;
• The use of information systems and digital solutions that offer new opportunities and internal systems that effectively support your work.

Work at the heart of sustainable change

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consulting firm. We believe that the goal of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. That's where we begin—and how we work. At Ramboll, our people are our core strength, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should behave. Openness and curiosity are the cornerstones of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that seeks fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all its forms to actively create an environment where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential.

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV and cover letter.

Thank you for your time and we look forward to receiving your application.

Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll

​Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll employs more than 18,000 people globally across 35 countries. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, Management Consulting, and Architecture & Landscape. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we help shape the societies of tomorrow.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

​Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at [email protected] with such requests.​