Due Diligence, Regulatory Compliance and Permitting Manager

Job Description

Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative and empowering culture? Are you motivated by creating sustainable change that benefits society and nature? Are you a curious and open-minded person?

Ramboll is seeking a highly motivated Manager to lead projects and tasks primarily in due diligence, regulatory compliance, and permitting.

Inviting bright minds

We work to create a sustainable future and our inspiring projects and innovative solutions strive to set the standard among our peers. You will join a global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in 1945. Our mission, to create sustainable societies where people and nature flourish, creates opportunities to leave a positive impact on the environment through creativity and leadership.

Your starting point for constant growth

From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, your starting point is:

• A master’s degree in a relevant environmental discipline (e.g., environmental, mechanical or chemical engineering, environmental science).
• Solid track record in delivering permitting strategy and applications for Industrial clients.
• Experience in leading due diligence and compliance programs.
• A demonstrated ability to manage and/or assist in the management of projects and staff.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in regulatory compliance and applicable regulations at EU, National and local levels.
• Ability to respond to multiple demands and manage time effectively with positivity.
• Well balanced mindset and perspective and ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including comfort interfacing with client managers and technical staff.
• Ability to adapt well to fast-paced environments with changing circumstances, direction, and strategy.
• Proven track record of sound decision making, taking ownership, and delivering results in a leadership role.
• Strong technical skills, experience writing technical reports and excellent presentation skills.
• Strong collaborative working style, attention to detail, and critical thinking ability.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Customer focus.

Required Experience

• 12+ years of experience in the performance of Phase I ESAs and EHS compliance assessment for various types of industrial facilities.
• 12+ years’ project or program management experience.
• Experience managing site selection, feasibility assessments and permitting of infrastructure and industrial or mission-critical properties; experience with development/decommissioning projects is a plus.
• Demonstrated skills managing clients, projects, and staff.
• Experience in multi-media compliance support.
• Experience developing proposals and cost estimates for transactional due diligence projects, managing project budgets, and managing client communications.
• Knowledge and familiarity with D. Lgs 152/2006 and D. Lgs. 81/2008, BAT/BREF, ASTM standards.
• Fluent in Italian & English both spoken and written; a third language (e.g. German, Spanish, French) is a plus.

Your key tasks and responsibilities will be to:

• Provide project strategy, oversight and direction for due diligence, regulatory compliance, environmental permitting and development/decommissioning projects.
• Assess and draw conclusions from a wide range of real estate, engineering, construction, policy, planning, environmental and business development considerations.
• Review and prioritize risk-based mitigation recommendations covering a variety of technical topic areas.
• Coordinate internal teams and manage relationships with consultants, external subject matter experts, and clients.
• Present information to clients, Ramboll staff, subconsultants, stakeholders and leaders to drive alignment and strategic approach to site development or infrastructure projects.
• Draw upon prior experience to provide advisory support to industry, government, and legal clients, helping them to achieve better, more sustainable outcomes.
• Work on multiple projects and meet high quality standards on project deliverables.
• Take on leadership roles in supporting internal and external clients.

Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include the following abilities:

• Interest in quantifying and communicating about risks and uncertainty.
• Comfort with public speaking and presentations to large groups.
• Working independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability and desire to work in a collaborative environment with other technical experts locally or in other global offices.

Your new team

You will be part of our successful team composed of engineers, geologists, environmental scientists, chemists, biologists, etc. working together in an international network for a variety of projects regarding mainly contaminated site management, expert services, permitting, due diligence, impact assessment, water treatment, health and safety, climate risk and sustainability. You will contribute to a sustainable future in an open, collaborative and empowering culture.

What we can offer you

• Flexible work environment.
• Remote working 2-3 days per week.
• Investment in your development.
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles.
• Never be short of inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects.

Work at the heart of sustainable change

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. 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. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realise their full potential.

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV, cover letter, reference letters, etc.

Thank you for taking the time to apply We look forward to receiving your application.

About Ramboll

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. We have more than 18,000 experts working across our global operations in 35 countries. Our experts are leaders in their fields, developing and delivering innovative solutions in diverse markets including Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, and Management Consulting. We invite you to contribute to a more sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering company. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we together shape the societies of tomorrow.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of what we do

We believe in the strength of diversity and know that unique experiences and perspectives are vital for creating truly sustainable societies. Therefore, we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone can flourish and reach their potential. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and encourage you to contact our recruitment team to discuss any accommodations you need during the application process.

The position is also open to candidates registered in the lists of protected categories pursuant to art. 1 - L68/99

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.