Team Leader Permitting and Compliance Services

Are you eager to take a leading role in compliance and permitting services, fostering collaboration to meet sustainable project goals? Do you enjoy collaborating with peers, clients, and a diverse array of stakeholders on both local and international levels? Are you enthusiastic about well implemented project management, assisting clients in realizing their visions while providing substantial environmental benefits to the society?

If these questions spark your interest and if you are keen to explore further, then this job opening might just be the right next step in your career. Consider joining our Compliance, Strategy, and Transactions (CST) Department, where you can play a pivotal role in advancing a more sustainable future.

Your new role

Ramboll Netherlands is looking for a capable and resourceful team leader for our CST services. This is a great opportunity to join an experienced team with exciting projects, to further develop a variety of skills, and build a successful career within the environmental consultancy sector.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Leading the Ramboll team for CST services.
• Confident pro-active leadership role with strong experience in strategy development, policies, and working with multinational clients
• Pursuing and realizing opportunities (including active business development) with international clients or together with cross geographical/disciplinary teams.
• Recognize core corporate permitting and compliance themes, identify key regulations/requirements, and preparing and maintaining the business plan regarding these services.
• Act as key client manager and join in global key client teams to foster opportunities in the Netherlands and internationally.
• Focus on quality of deliverables according to expectations of our (international) clients.
• Coaching/mentoring other staff, planning of resources and growing the team in the Netherlands.
• Having a role in further development of CST services, participating in international Ramboll business development teams.

Your new team

You will lead the CST Department of Ramboll Netherlands from our Delft office, where we are working on a variety of planning and permitting, feasibility studies and other support services for the industry and energy transitions. These include projects for the industrial sector including chemical, manufacturing, logistics, financial sector, and renewable energy including offshore wind parks, hydrogen generation, carbon capture & storage. You will play a key role in the Ramboll CST Benelux team (Dutch & Belgium offices) and collaborate with colleagues across Europe and globally, defining and delivering on multiple projects that involve significant international clients and other Ramboll divisions.

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 to do well in the role.

These include:

• BSc or MSc education in Environmental Science, Earth Sciences, Land and Water Management, Physical Geography, or similar
• Relevant work experience in consultancy at senior level (10 – 15 years)
• Several years of experience as a team leader
• Proven track record in client management, acquisition and business development
• A thorough understanding of environmental regulations, permitting and compliance processes in the Netherlands
• A high degree of independence, taking initiative, solution-oriented thinking
• Outstanding project management capabilities and problem-solving skills
• Very good communication skills (verbal and in writing) in Dutch and English

What we can offer you

• Investment in your professional development
• An open, collaborative, empowering culture
• Never be short of inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
• Long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company
• Internal training programs to expand knowledge and increase your skills
• Promoting a healthy work-life balance by providing flexibility on working hours and workplace
• 30 days annual leave
• Pension contribution
• The use of innovative digital solutions that offer new possibilities and internal information systems that support the work effectively

Ready to join us?

We recognise that some candidates only apply when they tick every box. However, passion and potential often outweigh a perfect resume and Ramboll’s supportive learning culture can help you grow. So, if this role resonates with you but you don't meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply. You might be a potential candidate for this opportunity or another within our team.

Please submit your application by clicking the I'm interested button: Attach your CV and other relevant documents showcasing why you are a good applicant for the role, and when you are available to start. Please ensure your application documents are in English as our Talent Acquisition team is international.

Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.

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. 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.

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.