Social Performance Consultant

**Ramboll’s Impact Assessment team is continuing to grow**

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with experience in, or an interest in developing their knowledge and experience of social impact assessment and due diligence to co-ordinate and deliver ESIAs and ESDDs and socio-economic studies for our wide range of exciting international projects (and potentially UK projects) across a variety of sectors including energy, transport, infrastructure, sustainability and international project finance sectors.

To succeed in this role, you must have good communication and organisation skills, a willingness and ability to learn, with an enthusiasm for problem solving and working in a fun, friendly and motivated team environment. Some experience in international project finance is an advantage but an interest and willingness to learn on international projects is also important. We will provide training and coaching to further develop your understanding of international project finance and social impact assessment. This is a role where you can make a difference by driving social sustainability commitments through project development.

**Inviting bright minds**

Ramboll is owned by the Ramboll Foundation and its employees. The Foundation is a philanthropic organisation which supports research, education, charities and humanitarian projects. This sets us apart and gives Ramboll its distinctive character. We have a set of core beliefs that define our company. Our mission is to create sustainable societies where people and nature flourish.

We work to create a sustainable future and our inspiring projects and innovative solutions strive to set the standard among our peers. You will join a global company where you would be able to further shape your career and develop your knowledge, experience and expertise in an open and collaborative culture. Together, we will lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies and people around the world.

**You will join our Impact Assessment department**

As our new E&S Social Performance Consultant, you will be part of our UK Impact Assessment Spearhead, within the 250 strong UK Environment and Health Division. The Spearhead drives further growth and specialisation in Impact Assessment, building on our existing successes through a continued focus on national impact assessment work, alongside targeting large, strategic projects - no matter where these occur, within our geographic strongholds or beyond. We cover a breadth of consulting services structured around impact assessment (ecology, visual, air quality, noise, vibration, hydrology, climate, socio-economic, land acquisition, stakeholder engagement, human rights, etc), compliance, strategy and transactions, new initiatives and sustainability, product safety and stewardship. We have also launched our Climate Action Plan and are expanding our sustainability services to be at the forefront of the climate agenda.

We develop innovative, scientifically sound solutions that help to increase the liveability, sustainability and environmental performance of development and help to avoid, minimise and mitigate environmental impacts. As one of the world’s leading environmental and health consultancies, our bright minds are trusted by our clients to manage their most challenging environmental, health and social issues. Our clients include UK and global multinationals, international finance institutions, commercial banks, infrastructure developers, energy and utilities firms. Ramboll operates a flexible working policy, and with this you will be part of an exciting team of experts, who work across offices, teams and countries towards a common goal.

We support and encourage progress in career development through mentoring and training, alongside providing a variety of project work opportunities. We also offer a wide range of in-house consultancy training, including technical and project management training.

**Your Tasks**

Your key tasks and responsibilities will be as follows:

- Collecting and interpreting desk-based socio-economic baseline and stakeholder engagement data;
- Developing and maintaining effective project management skills (e.g. preparing and maintaining project programmes, briefing notes, budgets and action trackers) as an assistant project-manager or project coordinator;
- Co-ordinating and liaising with project teams (internal and external to Ramboll) as an assistant project manager or project coordinator;
- Liaising with client teams (including project developers and financial institutions) and providing advice with assistance from the project manager/director;
- Developing experience in the preparation of ESIA reports, ESDD reports, stakeholder engagement plans and so forth, including writing and reviewing social chapters and reports;
- Co-ordinating the preparation of tenders as an assistant project manager / coordinator;
- Coordinating the preparation of GIS figures;
- Preparing materials for stakeholder