Climate EIA Consultant

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Are you passionate about sustainability and the built environment? Our company offers an exciting opportunity for a Consultant to join our Sustainability and Carbon team . In this role, you will support infrastructure and building climate assessments, carbon management, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) climate assessments, and a wide range of sustainability advisory projects. Collaborating with a diverse team, you\’ll contribute to impactful projects across various sectors, shaping a more sustainable future. With a commitment to your professional growth, you\’ll become a recognized expert, influencing stakeholders and making a meaningful difference as you align your career with your values. Join us on this purpose-driven journey to create a greener, more sustainable built environment.

If this sounds like you or you’re curious to learn more, this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Sustainability and Carbon team within the Environment and Health department as our new Consultant and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

As our new Consultant , you will support projects confidently and embrace continuous learning to excel in your technical field. This role emphasizes innovation and fostering strong client relationships with clients committed to excellence in sustainability.

Your key responsibilities will include:

1. Preparing high-quality climate change and carbon reports to advise clients and project teams, supporting planning and EIA applications.
2. Undertaking Whole Life Carbon Assessments and carbon management on projects in line with PAS2080:2023.
3. Collaborating with client teams to identify opportunities for sustainable design, climate resilience measures, and carbon reduction initiatives, including hosting workshops and attending meetings.
4. Working alongside our other services such as net zero projects and sustainability consulting.
5. Serving as a positive team member, embodying Ramboll\’s values.

Examples of recent and ongoing projects include:

• Carbon baselining and management plans for infrastructure projects aligned with PAS2080, such as National Highways road projects and port infrastructure.
• EIA scoping reports and climate chapters for building and infrastructure planning, e.g., Birmingham Smithfield masterplan and Goodwood BMW factory.
• Supporting National Highways in implementing their Environmental Sustainability strategy and Net Zero highways plan.
• Carbon management and options assessments for infrastructure upgrades for the British Antarctic Survey.
• Carbon accounting, SBTi target setting, and decarbonisation strategies for private equity and manufacturing companies.

Your new team

You will be part of our Sustainability and Carbon team within the UK Environment and Health business unit. We provide services in

• corporate net zero strategy
• science-based targets advisory
• carbon data management
• energy efficiency
• sustainability and climate risk
• biodiversity net gain
• natural capital
• EHS management
• impact assessment
• health sciences
• air quality
• BREEAM Infrastructure
• due diligence

to diverse clients in various sectors. Our team culture encourages initiative, teamwork, and continual improvement. You will have opportunities to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the UK and internationally, including transport, marine, and building projects.

About you

At Ramboll, we support your personal and professional growth. While we seek key qualifications and skills, we value passion and potential. If you don’t meet all criteria, we encourage you to apply—your enthusiasm and potential matter most.

Typically, you will have 2-3 years of experience in areas such as:

• Environmental planning, EIA, climate change, DCO, town or urban planning
• Knowledge of carbon and climate chapters for EIA reports and management plans
• Familiarity with carbon reporting standards like PAS 2080, IEMA Guidance
• Understanding of climate data and projections
• Numerical analysis experience (Excel, carbon accounting software, digital platforms)
• Report and presentation skills (Word, PowerPoint)
• Effective engagement and relationship-building skills
• Ability to communicate confidently with colleagues and clients
• Flexibility and willingness to learn across multiple workstreams

Additional experience that’s a plus includes:

• Supporting project management tasks
• Developing project case studies, templates, and proposals
• Sustainability strategies, LCAs, corporate reporting frameworks (e.g., CDP, TCFD), Science-Based Targets
• Energy auditing and regulation compliance

What we offer

• Flexible work options, including remote work
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Matched pension contributions
• Private medical cover and life assurance
• Investment in your development
• Valuing your unique qualities
• Long-term stability of a foundation-owned company

Work at the heart of sustainable change

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy firm committed to creating a thriving world for nature and people. We value our people, embrace curiosity, and foster inclusivity, diversity, and innovation to support everyone’s growth and potential.

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