Head of Department (m/f/d) - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) – Rail and Infrastructure (Germany)
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Hamburg, Frankfurt am Main, Berlin, Essen, Kassel, München, Germany
Your new role
As our new Head of Department - EIA (m/f/d) you will be part of the leadership team of Environment & Health (E&H) in Germany and also part of a global network of EIA practitioners within our E&H division responsible for growing the existing team in Germany. You will be supporting colleagues in all business areas in Germany to grow our EIA pipeline and build a talented team of 30 people. Our existing EIA team in Germany covers local infrastructure, rail and onshore wind projects and also international assignments related to project finance. We are rolling out sector approaches for Rail and Energy to align and streamline our service to clients.
Key responsibilities
- Strategic planning and growth: Implement the strategic direction of our EIA team across Germany for forthcoming market growth; support expansion into wider local and global sectors.
- Team leadership and growth: Grow, manage and lead the EIA team; upskill staff for different sectors; collaborate with different business areas, service lines and countries.
- Delivering outstanding client-facing solutions: Act as Project Director or Strategic Advisor for a portfolio of EIA projects, directing the EIA team and providing EIA and strategic advice; troubleshoot with project stakeholders.
- Client account development: Build the pipeline of EIA work; manage key client accounts; lead on EIA bidding activity; maintain cross-Ramboll connections for opportunities.
- External facing/industry profile: Promote Ramboll in the German market through conferences, articles, and social media presence.
About You
- Extensive experience delivering EIAs for infrastructure/transport projects; familiarity with relevant German regulations; experience in project leadership through lifecycle stages.
- Experience in commercial and business management including strategic bids, reporting, resourcing and recruitment.
- Well networked in the EIA industry with a track record of winning work across sectors.
- Degree in a relevant environmental discipline; postgraduate qualification in environmental science/planning or related field.
- Fluent in German and very good English skills.
- Willingness to travel, including possible international travel.
Personal qualities
- Technical leader in EIA with experience providing technical direction at project level; due diligence experience useful.
- Accomplished staff manager, particularly leading multi-disciplinary teams; strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to build relationships with clients, suppliers and industry partners.
What We Can Offer You
- Commitment to your development and flexible working options.
- Culture that welcomes you as your authentic self.
- Long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company with hybrid working (2-3 days in the office per week).
- Permanent employment, with part-time possibilities; subsidised Germany ticket; pension scheme and occupational disability insurance.
Ready to join us?
Please submit your application with your up-to-date CV. We invite diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants from all groups to apply. Thank you for taking the time to apply. We look forward to receiving your application.
Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll in Germany. Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that sustainable change creates a thriving world for nature and people. Ramboll in Germany has more than 1,000 employees across ten offices.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
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