Principal Environmental Consultant- Due Diligence

Ramboll; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Matched pension contributions

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Ramboll is seeking a Principal Environmental Consultant for Due Diligence to support fast-paced UK and global M&A transactions. You will identify key EHS/ESG risks, deliver Phase I ESAs and LECR, and provide high-quality client reports for both buy-side and sell-side deals.

You will lead due diligence projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, manage proposals, and travel within the UK and Ireland as needed.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree/qualifications. Ideally in environmental studies/geography or similar.
• Sound understanding of UK environmental regulations and sustainability regulations in Europe.
• 7 to 12 years of practical work experience delivering Phase I ESAs, LECR, ESG assessments where possible.
• Experience in supporting proposal preparation and client discussions.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) and LECR assessments for varied sites.
• Delivery of ESG assessments for buy-side and sell-side transactions with client reports.
• Proposal development, budgeting, and client relationship development.
• Project management and coordination on multi-site, multi- geography due diligence projects.

Skills

Environmental due diligence

EHS/ESG knowledge

Project management

Stakeholder communications

Education

Relevant degree in environmental studies/geography

Job description

• Full-time

Job Description

Are you an experienced environmental due diligence consultant, skilled in uncovering environmental risks and turning technical findings into clear, actionable advice for decision-makers? Do you enjoy working across EHS and ESG topics to help shape sustainable outcomes for transactions and post-acquisition strategies? Are you a detail-focused communicator who thrives on fast-paced due diligence work, site visits, and collaborative problem-solving?

If this sounds like you, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our CST Due Diligence UK & Ireland team as our new Principal Environmental Consultant- Due Diligence and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

As a Principal Environmental Consultant for Due Diligence (DD), you will be part of our busy UK transactions team supporting fast-paced UK and global M&A transactions. You will assist with the identification of key EHS and ESG risks and opportunities and provide high-quality, targeted advice to clients on both buy-side and sell-side due diligence projects

Our team advises on transactions across a wide range of sectors, typically including industrial, commercial and infrastructure assets and businesses, often for finance sector clients. We work closely with in-house specialists across several EHS and ESG disciplines to provide targeted due diligence advice. Our clients use this advice to support negotiations during the bidding process and o to make informed impactful decisions on sustainability priorities post-acquisition.

You will play a key role in the team, principally delivering due diligence assessments, while also supporting project management and the development of client proposals.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Preparation of proposals, including pricing/budgets and timescales. Participation in client discussions and support with developing new client relationships.
• Project Management and coordination of medium to large projects including multi-site projects over several geographies in support of buy-side and sell-side due diligence.
• Delivery of Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and Limited Environmental Compliance Review(LECR) assessments for a range of sites, including more complex manufacturing facilities; including participation in management calls, interpreting available information and preparing focussed client reports.
• Delivery of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) assessments of companies in support of buy-side and sell-side due diligence. This will include desk-based research (review of data rooms and publicly available information), participation in management calls, interpreting available information and preparing client focussed reports.

About you

If you have relevant EHS/ESG knowledge, experience in due diligence and want to advance your career in a collaborative team, we would like to hear from you.What matters most to us:

• Relevant degree/qualifications. Ideally in environmental studies/geography or similar.
• Sound understanding of UK environmental regulations and an understanding of key environmental and sustainability regulations in Europe.
• 7 to 12 years of practical work experience in other companies where you have personally been involved in the delivery of Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, LECR assessments, ideally including to ASTM standards, and ideally also ESG assessments. Have the ability to understand information quickly and work efficiently, proactively and autonomously.
• Experience in supporting the preparation of proposals.
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal), and be comfortable engaging with external clients and advisors.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to travel, typically within the UK and Ireland.

What we can offer you

• Commitment to your development
• Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles
• A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are
• Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company
• Flexible work environment
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Matched pension contributions
• Private medical cover and life assurance

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 [emailprotected] with such requests.