Environmental Permitting Consultant

Ramboll; Roma; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Remote work up to 4 days/wk

Development investment

Leadership by principles

Inspiration from colleagues

Job summary

Ramboll in Italy is seeking an Environmental Permitting Consultant to help create a sustainable future. You will review EU and Italian environmental regulations, assist with permit applications, and support VIA/SIA studies while guiding clients toward compliant operations.

Join a vibrant, international team within the Environmental & Health department. The role offers remote/hybrid work with travel, professional development, and exposure to diverse projects across Europe.

Qualifications

• Master of Science or PhD in Environmental Engineering or related field.
• Demonstrated capability applying environmental regulations to real-world situations.
• Ability to communicate with regulatory authorities and senior executives.
• Strong analytical skills and report writing proficiency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in Italian and English.

Responsibilities

• Critically reviewing and interpreting EU and Italian environmental regulations.
• Assisting in preparing major and minor permit applications (AIA, AUA, etc.).
• Assisting in studies under Italia Environmental Impact Assessment legislation (VIA/SIA/VINCA).
• Helping clients maintain operation in compliance with permits (air emissions, waste management, etc.).
• Preparing emissions calculations for industrial sources.
• Conducting compliance assessments against Best Available Techniques for various industries.
• Conducting air quality reviews of emissions reduction or control.
• Reviewing industrial wastewater management according to Italian legislation.

Skills

Environmental regulations

Regulatory communication

Analytical abilities

Report writing

Italian & English

Education

Master of Science or PhD in Environmental Engineering

Course work in Air Quality

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 excited about understanding, interpreting, and navigating complex policy issues? Do you have knowledge of Italian regulation regarding Environmental Permitting Procedures and good written and spoken English communication skills?

If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Compliance and Permitting Group as our new Environmental Permitting Consultant and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

As our new Environmental Permitting Consultant you will contribute towards creating a sustainable future and work on our inspiring projects and innovative solutions that aim to set the standard among our peers. We will consider remote/hybrid working as an option with a willingness to travel for internal/external meetings. Ramboll operates a flexible working policy, and with this you will be part of an exciting team of experts, who respect each other and work towards a common goal.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Critically reviewing and interpreting EU and Italian environmental regulations
• Assisting in preparing major and minor permit applications (e.g. AIA, AUA, etc.)
• Assisting in preparing studies under Italia Environmental Impact Assessment legislation (screening di VIA, SIA, VINCA, etc.)
• Assisting clients in maintaining their operation in compliance with existing environmental permits (air emissions, waste management, wastewater control, etc.)
• Preparing emissions calculations for industrial sources
• Conducting compliance assessment against of Best Available Techniques for various industries (Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Pharmaceutical, Chemical, Waste Treatment, etc.)
• Conducting air quality reviews of emissions reduction or control
• Conducting reviews of industrial wastewater management according to Italian National and regional legislation

Your new team

You will be part of a growing team of Compliance and Permitting specialists consistent of like-minded individuals who are passionate about air quality, permitting, environmental legislation assisting Ramboll’s clients with their most challenging problems. The Compliance and Permitting Group consults with clients across various industries (Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Pharmaceutical, Chemical, Services, etc.) on a range of topics, including but not limited to environmental permitting under IPPC IED EU Legislation, National environmental impact assessments, emissions estimation, air dispersion modelling, wastewater permits and improvement projects, human health risk assessment, climate change, permitting, compliance, and indoor/outdoor air quality.

You will be part of the Environmental & Health department in Italy. You will work as part of a lively team, filled with people who are really excited about creating the sustainable options of the future. Our team is vibrant, innovative, international, and supportive. You will collaborate with your colleagues to play a critical role in defining and delivering on projectsthat involve multiple clients in countries across Europe.

About you

From the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you can continue to grow with the company. Whilst we look forward to supporting your continued learning and development, for this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success.

These include:

• Master of Science (Laurea quinquennale) or PhD in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Chemical or other relevant field (e.g. Natural Science, course work in Air Quality a plus)
• Demonstrated capabilities in understanding and applying environmental regulations to real-world situations
• Demonstrated understanding of and ability to communicate effectively with regulatory authorities, government officials, major customers and senior executives within the organization
• Strong analytical abilities as well as being competent and efficient in report writing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Italian and English

What we can offer you

• Flexible work environment
• Remote working up to 3-4 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.

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 salary range for this position is EUR 28 000 - 36 000 per year