Senior Project Manager / Senior Advisor for the Department of Soil, Groundwater and Building Contamination - Aalborg, Aarhus, Vejle, Odense, Esbjerg and Ørestad

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• Full-time

Job Description

Do you have solid experience with soil and groundwater contamination? Are you motivated to lead complex and interdisciplinary environmental projects that create value for both customers and society? And would you like to help develop the expertise and sustainable advisory services in a nationwide department?

At Ramboll we are looking for a senior project manager/senior advisor who will combine strong technical expertise with project management, client advisory and business development.

About the job

As a senior project manager/senior advisor you will have a central technical and commercial role in Ramboll's nationwide department for soil, groundwater and building contamination. The department consists of about 65 talented colleagues with diverse professional backgrounds, including engineers, biologists, geologists and technicians.

The department is distributed across seven offices and four geographic teams. You will become part of a strong professional environment where you will have the opportunity to take responsibility, influence the scientific development and collaborate closely with skilled colleagues across the country.

We work broadly with soil handling, contamination investigations, risk assessments, monitoring, remediation of soil contamination, development projects, selective demolition and building contamination. We also offer Environmental Due Diligence cases, including environmental assessments in connection with buying and selling properties.

Projects range from remediation programs and methodological development to complex contamination cases with significant societal impact. We work, among other things, with environmental technical pre-studies for major urban development projects, cleanup work and risk assessments related to pesticides, chlorinated solvents, landfill gas and PFAS.

There is also an opportunity to work on strategic sustainable soil handling across Ramboll and collaborate with Envidan's water specialists. In the area of building contamination we work with some of the country's larger environmental mapping and demolition assignments.

Your responsibilities

As a senior project manager/senior advisor you will among other things be responsible for

• Leading complex environmental projects from planning to execution.
• Ensuring high professional quality in investigations, risk assessments, monitoring, remediation solutions and reporting.
• Advising clients on soil and groundwater contamination and sustainable solutions.
• Translating complex data, field results and regulatory requirements into clear professional assessments and concrete recommendations.
• Contributing to tender work, client relationships and development of the business.
• Contributing to professional development, knowledge sharing and quality assurance across the organization.
• Identifying opportunities for innovative solutions and sustainable soil handling.

About you

We imagine that you

• Have a relevant higher education, for example in geology, biology, environmental chemistry or a related field.
• Have solid experience with consulting in environmental projects and soil- and groundwater contamination.
• Have experience with contamination investigations, risk assessments, monitoring and remediation solutions.
• Have strong competencies in project management, planning and financial management.
• Have knowledge of Danish environmental regulation and regulatory processes.
• Can translate complex data, field results and regulatory requirements into clear professional assessments and usable recommendations.
• Have good communication skills in Danish and English and can set direction, motivate others and collaborate across disciplines.

It would be advantageous if you also have experience with bid work, framework agreements, client dialogue and quality assurance of reports and other professional material.

We offer

At Ramboll you will get

• A clear professional and commercial role with influence on professional development, quality, bid work and client relationships.
• Complex and societally relevant projects with clear impact for clients, the environment and society.
• Opportunity to work with sustainable soil handling and development of soil strategies.
• A strong professional environment with good opportunities for sparring, knowledge sharing and professional growth.
• A nationwide network of specialists and opportunities to collaborate across Ramboll and Envidan.
• Flexible working arrangements with the possibility of hybrid work.
• An inclusive working environment with high well-being, an informal tone and room for diversity.
• Attractive salary and employment terms, including pension, health scheme and access to social and professional networks.

Practical information

• Workplace: Aalborg, Aarhus, Vejle, Odense, Esbjerg or Ørestad
• Travel : Occasional travel in Denmark
• Application deadline: 25 November 2026

We process applications continuously and therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Interviews will be held on an ongoing basis.

Do you have questions?

You are welcome to contact

Jette Kjøge Olsen

Department Manager

+45 51 61 24 06

[email protected]

Tine Hauge Kyed

Market Director

+45 60 36 13 68

[email protected]

How to apply

Send your application and CV via Ramboll's careers site.

We look forward to hearing from you - even if you do not meet all requirements. With us, motivation and potential are prioritized.

Ramboll is a diverse and inclusive workplace where we welcome all qualified applicants regardless of background.

Welcome to Ramboll’s Environmental & Health division

Ramboll develops innovative and scientifically based solutions that make our cities and rural areas better places to live. We help reduce pollution and restore nature.

As one of the world’s leading advisory companies in environment and health, we work with some of the most complex and challenging problems in the field.

Work with sustainable change at Rambøll in Denmark

Rambøll is a global architecture, engineering and management consulting firm. We are a foundation-owned organization with people at the center, founded in Denmark. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a world where both nature and people thrive. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act, and openness and curiosity are an important part of our culture. Rambøll in Denmark today has more than 4,000 employees spread across 12 offices.

Rambøll’s experts deliver innovative solutions across Construction, Transportation, Energy, Water, Management Consulting, Environment & Health and Architecture & Landscape. We combine deep local insight and experience with a global knowledge base to create sustainable communities and drive positive change for our clients.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Equality, diversity and inclusion are foundations of our culture. At Ramboll we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to create innovative solutions and sustainable societies. We actively work to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone thrives and can realize their potential. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when and how much you work.

Therefore we offer Ramboll a high degree of flexibility to tailor your work to your individual situation. We encourage all candidates regardless of background to apply. We would love to hear from you if there are any adjustments we can make in the recruitment process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at [email protected] with such inquiries.