Senior Consultant, EU energy and climate policy

Senior Consultant, EU energy and climate policy

Brussels, Belgium

Do you want to work with key EU policies supporting the transition of Europe towards a sustainable future? Do you have experience working in climate mitigation and energy transition? Are you a curious and open-minded person who enjoys working in multidisciplinary teams to address complex societal challenges?

If this sounds like you, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Ramboll’s management consulting division as our Senior Consultant in EU energy and climate policy and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

As our new Senior Consultant, you work with dynamic and growing team working on topics related to energy transition, industry decarbonisation and clean technologies. You contribute to strategic and impactful projects addressing the financial, economic, regulatory and technology drivers of the energy transition and industry transformation.

You will be part of Ramboll Management Consulting Belgium. Our multidisciplinary and multilingual department is based in Brussels and works closely with the EU institutions and stakeholders to support a green and just transition for lasting Europe’s competitiveness. We work on projects that combine strategy and policy advice with deep technical expertise. You will work continuously with our colleagues across Ramboll and have access to a global pool of technical expertise in Ramboll Group throughout Europe and worldwide.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Delivering on projects and consulting assignments for European institutions, industry associations and private companies on climate and energy policy, regulations and markets.
• Identifying and developing new opportunities, including by coordinating and drafting proposals.
• Planning and executing data collection and evidence gathering activities, qualitative and quantitative analyses, stakeholder consultations, strategy and planning processes.
• Contributing to robust analysis and compelling report writing.
• Designing and implementing stakeholder engagement processes, to inform analyses or facilitate decisions.
• Participating in meetings with clients and partners, to pitch on our methodological choices or present and discuss our study findings.

About you

From the moment you start at Ramboll, we’ll seek to support your professional and personal development in any way we can. Still, we have identified some qualifications and capabilities that will enable you to do well in this role. These include:

• Master’s degree in business, economics, political sciences, technical and environmental sciences, sustainability studies; a specialisation in energy is a plus.
• Experience (+3 years) in consulting, research, policy work or similar, preferably with some experience serving public sector clients; experience EU level would be a plus.
• Experience collecting and analysing quantitative and qualitative data, and in drafting coherent and compelling analytical texts, with a strong attention to detail.
• A keen interest in working for public sector clients, and collaborating with the industry and business to advance the policy agenda and generate impact.
• Knowledge of at least one following topics: energy intensive industries and innovative/clean technologies, energy infrastructure and electricity grids, energy markets.
• Excellent command of English, both written and oral; fluency in French or Dutch would be a plus.

What we can offer you

• Commitment to your development
• Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles
• A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are
• Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company  
• A flexible work environment with the possibility to telework
• An attractive, fun and intellectually stimulating workplace
• 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• A competitive salary package, including additional benefits

Examples below are based on policies in Ramboll UK&I. Be sure to check with HR which benefits are relevant for your geography and for the job type for which you are hiring.

• Flexible work environment
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Matched pension contributions
• Private medical cover and life assurance

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.

Deadline: This posting will close on April 30. We will assess applications and conduct interviews on a rolling basis and strongly encourage early applications

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

Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, 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. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll employs more than 18,000 people globally across 35 countries. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, Management Consulting, and Architecture & Landscape.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to 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 also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at [email protected] with such requests.