Consultant - Planning and Permitting

Ramboll; Delft; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal development

Collaborative culture

Flexible working hours

30 vacation days

Pension contributions

Job summary

Ramboll Nederland is seeking a driven consultant to lead permitting projects and EIAs, advising clients on environmental compliance and regulatory requirements. You will coordinate with regulators and colleagues across Europe on diverse projects, from offshore to renewables, and contribute to a sustainable future.

The role emphasizes Dutch language proficiency, strong consultancy experience, and independence, with opportunities for professional growth within the CST Benelux team.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Environmental Sciences, Spatial Planning, Urban Planning, Land and Water Management, Physical Geography, or similar.
• 2–5 years consultancy experience.
• Thorough understanding of permitting and environmental regulations in the Netherlands.
• High independence, initiative, and analytical mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead small to large-scale permitting projects and Environmental Impact Assessments.
• Liaise with clients, regulators, and other professionals on project aspects.
• Draft reports, collaborate with team members, and provide progress updates.
• Assist in preparing proposals under PM direction.
• Engage in support studies like PGS assessments, ABM evaluations, water impact assessments, and BAT assessments.
• Provide broad support to other disciplines and due diligence services; report in Dutch or English.

Skills

Dutch proficiency

Stakeholder liaison

Project coordination

Report writing

Education

BSc/MSc Environmental Sciences or related

Job description

Are you motivated to lead the permitting and planning processes for new developments and facilitate collaboration between stakeholders to achieve project goals? Do you enjoy collaborating with colleagues, clients, and other stakeholders on local and international projects? Are you enthusiastic about managing projects, helping clients realize their plans, and delivering added value?

If this describes you, and you're curious to learn more, then this role could be a great opportunity. Join our Compliance, Sustainability and Transactions (CST) Department as our new Consultant and work with us towards a sustainable future.

For this position, we are looking for a person who is strong in the Dutch language (strong preference for C1 or C2) and possesses proven experience with Dutch permitting. You are strong in Dutch language, enabling you to hold your own during consultations and coordination with both clients and the competent authority.

Your new role

We see customer demand for sustainability, environmental and safety services is growing, particularly in the areas of services for a circular economy, renewable energy, waste management and innovative industries.

Ramboll Nederland is looking for a driven and resourceful candidate to advise clients on permit applications and environmental impact assessments (EIAs). This includes expert advice on environmental legislation relating to new or expanding industrial activities. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic team on exciting projects, further develop diverse skills and build a successful career within the environmental consulting sector, from consultant to project manager.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Working on small to large-scale permitting projects and Environmental Impact Assessments for various sectors;
• Liaising with clients, contractors, regulators, and other professionals on all relevant areas of our projects;
• Drafting reports, collaborating with other team members, and providing progress updates;
• Assisting in the preparation of (sections of) proposals under the direction of the project manager;
• Engaging in support studies such as PGS assessments, ABM evaluations of substances of very high concern, water impact assessments and BAT assessments, and BB-CVM;
• Providing broad support to other disciplines, including environmental management, compliance reviews and support to due diligence services;
• Reporting in Dutch or English.

Your new team

You will be part of the CST Department at Ramboll Delft, where we work on various permitting, EIA and compliance projects for our diverse clients. We are also involved in permitting and planning evaluations and feasibility studies for offshore wind parks, hydrogen pipeline networks, carbon capture and other renewable energy and energy transition projects. You will play an essential role within the Ramboll CST Benelux team (Dutch & Belgium offices) and collaborate with colleague’s form across Europe and the US in defining and delivering on multiple projects involving international clients.

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. While we're happy to support you in your continued learning and development, we've identified some qualifications, skills, and competencies for this role that will prepare you for success.

These include:

• BSc or MSc degree in Environmental Sciences, Spatial Planning, Urban Planning, Land and Water Management, Physical Geography, or similar;
• Relevant work experience in consultancy (2 – 5 years – if you have more experience, don't let that stop you from applying if you're interested.);
• Thorough understanding of permitting and environmental regulations and EIA procedures in the Netherlands;
• High degree of independence, taking initiative, solution-oriented thinking;
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy;
• Good communication skills (verbal and written) in Dutch and English.

What we can offer you

• Investment in your personal development;
• Trustworthy leaders guided by our leadership principles;
• An open, collaborative, and empowering culture where your uniqueness is valued;
• Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects;
• A long-term vision from a foundation owned company;
• Internal training programs to expand your knowledge and improve your skills;
• Promotion of a healthy work-life balance with flexible working hours and workplace arrangements;
• 30 vacation days per year;
• Pension contributions;
• The use of information systems and digital solutions that offer new opportunities and internal systems that effectively support your work.

Work at the heart of sustainable change

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consulting firm. We believe that the goal of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. That's where we begin—and how we work. At Ramboll, our people are our core strength, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should behave. Openness and curiosity are the cornerstones of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that seeks fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all its forms to actively create an environment where everyone can thrive and reach 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.

Deadline: 30 May 2026

Thank you for your time and we look forward to receiving your application.