ESG/Sustainability Strategy Principal
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Spain on a full-time basis.
Ramboll is seeking someone with initiative, relevant experience, and professionalism to join its ESG and sustainability team. The right individual will lead the growth of our ESG and sustainability practice and contribute to advancing innovative, cross-disciplinary solutions for our clients. To succeed in this role you must have a BS or MS in a relevant field and 15 to 20+ years of work experience specifically in ESG- or sustainability-related disciplines across multiple industry sectors. Are you our new Principal? Click the apply-button to send your application!
Inviting bright minds
Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative and empowering culture? 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. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies and people around the world.
You will join our ESG and Sustainability Practice
As our new Principal, you will be part of a dynamic team providing state-of-the-art scientific, technical, and strategic assistance to an international client base. You’ll have a proven track record as an experienced consultant with an emphasis on sustainability, greenhouse gas management, the energy transition, and/or ESG or climate change strategy with corporations. You’ll drive business development activities within your network and with other Ramboll clients while overseeing high quality project execution and building the team to support your practice.
Your key tasks and responsibilities will include:
- Provide overall leadership for ESG and sustainability services, including developing long-term client relationships, building sales pipeline, ensuring high quality project delivery, and growing and building capacity of the required team to deliver against agreed upon growth targets
- Provide industry-specific thought leadership on emerging ESG, sustainability, and climate change topics and leverage your and Ramboll’s collective expertise to position Ramboll as a trusted, expert advisor in this sector
- Oversee project delivery with a focus on client management, quality assurance, and building deep, long-term relationships that position Ramboll as the partner of choice for our clients
- Collaborate with Ramboll’s energy, water, management consulting, and EHS experts in deploying integrated sustainability solutions as a marketplace differentiator
- Drive innovation and thought leadership within focus area(s) to stay ahead of client needs and support brand and positioning efforts
- Build sector / offering specific capacity within the team, including leading recruiting efforts, providing formal and informal learning opportunities, and driving career development for junior team members
Your starting point for 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, we believe your starting point is:
- BS or (preferably) MS in a relevant field and 15-20+ years of work experience in multiple industry sectors and ESG- or sustainability-related field.
- Solid track record in assisting corporate and financial clients on local and European ESG regulations (e.g. SFDR, TCFD, Carbon neutrality strategies and tools/Water stratgies (AWS) /Biodiversity (TFND), CSRD, etc.) including Iberian Market.
- Demonstrated thought leadership in the above sectors and disciplines.
- Strong technical skills and experience in writing technical proposals and reports.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Local language, English C2 level. Portuguese is a plus.
Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include the following abilities:
- Strong work ethic and passion for producing high quality work and continual improvement.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Flexibility in handling multiple projects at the same time and ability to meet shifting deadlines.
- Abitiy to lead and grow teams
Welcome to our Environment & Health division
Ramboll develops innovative, scientifically sound solutions that help increase liveability by reducing pollution and restoring natural environments. One of the world’s leading environmental and health consultancies, our bright minds are trusted by clients to manage their most challenging environmental, health and social issues.
About Ramboll
Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned company with over 18,000 experts working across 35 countries. Our professionals are leaders in their fields, delivering innovative solutions across diverse sectors, including Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, and Management Consulting. We invite you to help shape the future by contributing to a more sustainable world in an open, collaborative, and empowering company. By combining local expertise with global knowledge, we shape the societies of tomorrow
Ramboll has undertaken projects in Spain and Portugal since the 1990s and operates offices in Barcelona and Madrid since 2006 and recently open office in Lisbon. Our nearly 100 professionals apply their broad international experience to deliver innovative solutions aimed at making our societies more resilient and more sustainable. We support national and international clients and our work involves daily collaboration with a broad team of experts located in our Business Units across the globe. We love seeing our talents develop and succeed and you will have opportunities to work on challenging and inspiring projects within an environment that is friendly, flexible, open and supportive.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
At Ramboll, we believe in the strength of diversity and recognize that unique experiences and perspectives are vital to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and encourage you to contact our recruitment team to discuss any accommodations you may need during the application process. Ramboll in Europe
How to apply
Apply online. Attach your resume and cover letter showcasing why you are the right match for the role, and when you are available to start.
We look forward to receiving your application!
