Environmental, Health & Safety Consultant

Job Description

Consultant - EHS

Milan, Italy

Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative and empowering culture? Are you motivated by creating sustainable change that benefits society and nature? Are you a curious and open-minded person?

If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Environment and Health Department as our new EHS consultant and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

As our new Senior EHS Consultant, you will support the delivery of Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Due Diligence and Compliance projects for private equity, corporate and financial clients across a variety of industrial sectors. You will work closely with Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams to assess EHS risks and liabilities, conduct compliance reviews and audits, and support transaction-related advisory services throughout the M&A lifecycle.

The role requires a strong understanding of both environmental and occupational health & safety regulations, together with the ability to identify material EHS risks, evaluate compliance status, and communicate findings effectively to clients and stakeholders.

Candidates can work in fully hybrid working pattern from our Rome or Milan office in line with our flexible working policy.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Conduct Environmental, Health & Safety Due Diligence assessments in support of mergers, acquisitions, divestments and financing transactions.
• Perform EHS compliance audits and site assessments across a wide range of industrial and commercial facilities.
• Review environmental permitting, regulatory compliance obligations, and management systems.
• Evaluate occupational health & safety programs, risk assessments, contractor management processes, and related documentation.
• Support the identification, quantification, and prioritization of EHS risks, liabilities and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports, proposals and client deliverables in Italian and English.
• Participate in site visits, client meetings, presentations and interactions with external stakeholders, including legal advisors, investors, operators and regulators.
• Contribute to the continuous development of the team.
• Support business development activities, proposal preparation and client relationship management. 

Your new team

You will be part of part of our successful team composed by engineers, geologists, environmental scientists, chemists, biologists, etc. working together in an international network for a variety of projects regarding mainly contaminated site management, expert services, permitting, due diligence, impact assessment, water treatment, health and safety, climate risk and sustainability. You will contribute to a sustainable future in an open, collaborative and empowering culture. 

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:

• A Master's degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Health & Safety Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Geology, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in EHS consulting, compliance, auditing, due diligence or related advisory services.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting EHS compliance audits and site assessments.
• Sound knowledge of Italian environmental and occupational health & safety legislation, including Legislative Decree 152/2006 and Legislative Decree 81/2008.
• Experience supporting EHS Due Diligence projects within the M&A, transaction advisory or investment environment.
• Strong analytical, report-writing and project execution skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with clients and multidisciplinary stakeholders.
• Fluency in Italian and English, both written and spoken.

The following would be considered an advantage:

• Previous experience within an environmental, engineering or sustainability consulting firm.
• Auditor qualifications (e.g. ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 Lead Auditor).
• RSPP qualification or other relevant EHS certifications.
• Experience with ESG assessments, sustainability due diligence or environmental liability evaluations.
• Knowledge of additional European languages.

What we can offer you

• Flexible work environment
• Remote working up to 3-4 days per week
• Lunch vouchers
• 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.

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV, cover letter, etc.

The salary range for this position is 34 000 to 45 000 EUR per year

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