Consultant - Sustainable Finance

Ramboll; Bordeaux; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Join Ramboll as a Sustainable Finance Senior Consultant/Social Specialist, where you'll leverage your consultancy skills to contribute to impactful environmental and social solutions in international development projects. This role offers the chance to work on prestigious projects while supporting your professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Prestations

Flexible working arrangements

Training and career development opportunities

Approximately 35-37 days of annual leave

Competitive salary based on experience

Matched pension contributions

Private medical cover and life insurance

Meal vouchers

Qualifications

• 5+ years of practical experience with international lender E&S standards.
• Consultancy experience ranging from 5 to 15 years.
• Fluency in English and French; additional languages are advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Provide technical input and delivery on IESC projects for ESDD and ESIA.
• Manage small to large-scale IESC ESDD projects.
• Support worldwide site audits and monitoring visits.

Connaissances

Project Management

Technical Expertise in Social Aspects

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Formation

Bachelor/Master degree in relevant environmental and/or social discipline

Description du poste

Job Description

Sustainable Finance Senior Consultant/Social Specialist

France Offices – Paris, Bordeaux, Aix-en-Provence, Lyon, (with flexible/remote working option)

We invite you to bring your consultancy and management skills into play as you contribute to innovative and high-quality environmental, social, and sustainability solutions across a range of international development projects in the infrastructure, energy, and renewables sectors. To succeed in this role, you must have demonstrable experience in supporting environmental and social input to complex international development projects, along with a good knowledge of international lender E&S standards, including the IFC Performance Standards, the Equator Principles, and the OECD Common Approaches. Specialist knowledge and expertise in Social disciplines in particular, is highly desirable.

Inviting bright minds

Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative, and empowering culture? Are you a curious and open-minded person?

We work to create a sustainable future, and our inspiring projects and innovative solutions aim 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.

If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Global Impact Assessment Service Line as our new Senior Consultant and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

As our new Sustainable Finance Senior Consultant/Social Specialist, you will be part of our renowned Sustainable Finance team, which sits within our Global Impact Assessment Global Service Line. Based in France, you would work closely with around 70 colleagues across our global office network in Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas. Working for both borrowers/sponsors and lenders, the team’s core services are to support the bankability of multiple international development projects. We offer the opportunity to work on important and prestigious projects across various geographies and sectors.

Your key tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Providing technical input and delivery, including report writing and internal reviews, on a range of Independent Environmental & Social Consultant (IESC) projects for environmental and social due diligence (ESDD) and impact assessment (ESIA).
• Managing small to large-scale IESC ESDD projects or ESIA projects.
• Supporting worldwide site audits and monitoring visits as part of IESC ESDD.
• Assisting in proposal management and writing.
• Supporting the implementation of the Sustainable Finance business development plan.

Your key deliverables within the first 12 months will be to:

• Successfully support E&S due diligence assessments on behalf of lenders.
• Successfully support E&S impact assessments on behalf of borrowers/sponsors to meet international standards.
• Assist in developing proposals.
• Actively support the Business Development plan and the growth of existing and new clients.

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 includes:

• Strong project management skills, including financial management.
• Technical expertise in social aspects of international standards: labour and working conditions, occupational health and safety, human rights, supply chain social assessments, resettlement, livelihood restoration, cultural heritage, etc.
• A Bachelor/Master degree in a relevant environmental and/or social discipline.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in presentation and technical report writing in both French and English.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with environmental, social, and engineering specialists.
• Practical experience of implementing international lender E&S standards, including the IFC Performance Standards, the Equator Principles, and the OECD Common Approaches (at least 5 years’ experience).
• Consultancy experience ranging from 5 to 15 years.
• Fluency in English and French; additional languages are advantageous.
• Knowledge of the EU Taxonomy is a bonus.
• Flexibility for short-term international field visits.
• Driver’s license is desirable.
• Residency and eligibility to work in France (e.g., existing work visa if not an EU citizen).

Personal qualities that will help you succeed include:

• Confident communication skills.
• Self-motivation.
• Team-oriented mindset.
• Creative problem-solving and solution-focused approach.

Welcome to our Environment & Health division

Ramboll develops innovative, scientifically sound solutions to enhance livability by reducing pollution and restoring natural environments. As one of the world’s leading environmental and health consultancies, our experts are trusted to manage complex environmental, health, and social issues.

About Ramboll

Learn more at our website: https://ramboll.com/

Our 650 Impact Assessment specialists and 70 Sustainable Finance specialists work seamlessly across global teams on projects worldwide, creating sustainable solutions for clients and society. Details about our Impact Assessment Global Service Line are available at: https://ramboll.com/services-and-sectors/environment-and-health/impact-assessment

What we offer

Ramboll provides a dynamic global organization with long-term stability as a foundation-owned company. We offer:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Training and career development opportunities.
• Approximately 35-37 days of annual leave (including public holidays and RTT).
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Matched pension contributions.
• Private medical cover and life insurance.
• Meal vouchers (Up card).

Join us

Please submit your cover letter and updated CV in English. We value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you don’t meet every requirement but are passionate and potential-driven, we still encourage you to apply.

Application deadline: 01.07.2025

Thank you for your interest! We look forward to your application.

Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy firm founded in Denmark, committed to creating a thriving world for nature and people. We promote open, curious, and responsible work culture. Employing over 18,000 people across 35 countries, we deliver innovative solutions across various sectors.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We believe diversity strengthens us and are committed to an inclusive, supportive work environment. We offer flexibility and invite applications from all backgrounds. Contact us at [e-mail] for accessibility requests.