Senior ESG Due Diligence Consultant

Job Description

Ramboll is a recognized global leader in the provision of EHS and ESG due diligence, supporting clients in hundreds of M&A transactions each year. We act for many global private equity houses, multi-national businesses (often Fortune 500 firms), property and asset investment and development institutions and legal firms.

We are ranked by Mergermarket ( www.mergermarket.com ) as the No. 1 environmental consultant for M&A transactions in Europe for the period from January 2015 to present by deal volume. During that period Ramboll has advised on 277 successful European M&A deals across a broad range of industrial sectors with a disclosed transaction value of more than EUR 137bn.

Our extremely experienced global ESG and EHS diligence and strategy team is part of Ramboll’s global Environment and Health business, comprising more than 2,100 employees across 130 offices in 28 countries around the world.

About the opportunity

Having gained some experience in he environmental due diligenc space, this role provides the opportunity to further your career, playing an important role in the continued success of Ramboll’s transaction advisory practice, and working on challenging projects for high calibre clients as part of an enthusiastic, collaborative and highly experienced global due diligence consulting team.

We embrace flexible and hybrid working, and welcome candidates located anywhere within the UK, within reasonable proximity to one of our office locations, which include London, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Exeter, Southampton, Chester, Chippenham and Edinburgh.

You will join our Compliance, Strategy and Transactions (CST) Department
As Senior EHS Due Diligence Consultant you will be part of a busy global team engaged on development and delivery of environmental due diligence and strategic advisory projects. The ideal candidate will bring experience of undertaking environmental due diligence across a range of sectors and an understanding of the general concepts and drivers of the due diligence process.

Your key tasks and responsibilities will be:

• Supporting the delivery of environmental due diligence projects across a wide range of sectors, including undertaking data room document reviews, confirmatory site visits and reporting.
• Identifying, assessing and succinctly communicating environmental risks and opportunities to allow appropriate consideration by Ramboll’s clients and their stakeholders.
• Preparing clear and succinct environmental due diligence reports.
• Attending due diligence client/deal team calls with senior Ramboll colleagues to understand the transaction mechanics and client-side considerations of our reports.
• Developing a comprehensive understanding of key UK and European environmental regulations and keeping up to date with the latest developments, in environmental policy and regulation.
• Building working relationships and collaborating widely with our international environmental due diligence team which will enhance your opportunities to work on a wide range of projects and rapidly develop your international due diligence knowledge and experience.

Your starting point for constant growth
From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is:

• Demonstrable experience of undertaking an environmental due diligence consultant role across a wide range of sectors (ideally including industrial) and client types, including data room reviews, site visits and reporting for purchaser- and vendor-driven projects.
• An understanding of key due diligence concepts commensurate with the role, e.g., differences seller vs purchaser due diligence approach etc.
• Ability to quickly and succinctly interpret and critically analyse environmental and other relevant information relating to the diligence Target Company or Asset, as disclosed in a data room or public sources, assess the potential risks or opportunities such issues represent to the Target which might be material in the context of a transaction, and propose pragmatic and realistic risk mitigation or opportunity maximisation solutions, including reasonable case and reasonable worst case scenarios and financial estimates together with the Ramboll project manager and director;
• Appropriate professional understanding of the UK and key European legal framework of environmental (typically contamination-related) liabilities, and environmental (ideally key health & safety ) compliance requirements, including the ability to put these risks into context and advise Clients or stakeholders on liability management options and potential associated financial liabilities.
• Ability to engage with Clients and stakeholders to understand their requirements, obtain sufficient information, and succinctly and accurately report findings and deliver results; whilst maintaining and enhancing Ramboll’s position as our Client’s trusted advisor.
• Ability to work successfully with UK and international colleagues and sub-consultants to ensure the timely and commercially successful delivery of our environmental due diligence projects and deliverables.
• Experience of project management or providing some elements of project management support in relation to environmental due diligence.

Welcome to our Environment & Health division
Ramboll develops innovative, scientifically sound solutions that help increase liveability by reducing pollution and restoring natural environments. One of the world’s leading environmental and health consultancies, our bright minds are trusted by clients to manage their most challenging environmental, health and social issues.

How to apply

Apply online. Attach your CV, covering letter and any relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start. We look forward to receiving your application.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

People are at the heart of what we do at Ramboll and we believe that diversity is a strength, with different experiences and perspectives being essential in 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 invite applications from candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, Ramboll ensures opportunities are accessible to all. Please reach out to our recruitment team to discuss any adjustments that you might require during the application process.

We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when and how much you work. When you join Ramboll, you’ll have the freedom to work your hours flexibly and our positive approach to hybrid working will help you to discover the split between home and office that works for you and your role.

Additional Information

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