Junior/Mid-Level Environmental Consultant - Contaminated Sites and Remediation

Job Description

Junior/Mid-Level Environmental Consultant – Contaminated Sites and Remediation

Rome, Italy

We invite you to bring your environmental consultancy experience and technical skills into play as you contribute to the assessment, investigation and remediation of contaminated sites.

To succeed in this role, you should have approximately two to five years of relevant experience in environmental consultancy, including site investigations, environmental monitoring, field supervision and the interpretation of soil and groundwater data.

Are you our new Environmental Consultant? Click the apply button to send your application.

Inviting bright minds

Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative and empowering culture? We work to create a sustainable future, and our projects and innovative solutions aim to set the standard among our peers.

You will join a global company that has grown successfully since its founding in 1945. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies and people around the world.

You will join our Rome Office

As our new Junior/Mid-Level Environmental Consultant, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team composed of geologists, environmental and civil engineers, environmental scientists, chemists and other specialists.

The team works within an international network on a wide range of projects concerning contaminated site management, site investigation and remediation, environmental monitoring, groundwater management, water treatment, permitting, due diligence and environmental compliance.

You will be involved in both office and field activities and will progressively take responsibility for the technical and operational coordination of project tasks.

Your key tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Planning and supporting environmental site investigations and remediation activities;
• Preparing sampling plans, field programmes, technical specifications and operational instructions;
• Conducting and supervising soil, groundwater, surface water, soil gas and other environmental sampling activities;
• Supervising drilling, monitoring well installation, excavation, waste management and remediation works;
• Planning, coordinating and monitoring field and office-based project activities, ensuring compliance with agreed scope, schedule and quality requirements;
• Coordinating contractors, laboratories and specialist suppliers, including the preparation of work requests, verification of technical deliverables and monitoring of activity progress;
• Checking field documentation, analytical results and data quality;
• Managing and processing environmental data using databases, spreadsheets and GIS tools;
• Comparing analytical results with applicable regulatory criteria and site-specific remediation objectives;
• Developing and updating geological, hydrogeological and environmental conceptual site models;
• Supporting the evaluation of contaminant distribution, migration pathways and potential receptors;
• Contributing to the design and monitoring of remediation and emergency response measures;
• Preparing technical reports, monitoring reports, remediation documents and correspondence with clients and public authorities;
• Supporting meetings, site inspections and technical discussions with clients, contractors and regulatory authorities;
• Contributing to proposals, cost estimates, project planning and budget monitoring;
• Coordinating specific project tasks in accordance with agreed scope, programme, budget and quality requirements;
• Supporting and mentoring interns and less experienced team members;
• Ensuring that field activities are performed in accordance with applicable health, safety and environmental requirements.

Your starting point for constant growth

From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you can grow with the company.

For this role, we believe your starting point is:

• A Master’s degree in geology, earth sciences, environmental engineering, environmental sciences or a similar discipline;
• Approximately two to five years of relevant professional experience in environmental consultancy;
• Practical experience in contaminated site investigation, environmental monitoring or remediation projects;
• Experience in soil and groundwater sampling and in the supervision of environmental field activities;
• Good knowledge of geological and hydrogeological principles and contaminant behaviour in soil and groundwater;
• Ability to interpret environmental and laboratory data and develop conceptual site models;
• Knowledge of Italian contaminated site legislation and procedures, particularly Part IV, Title V of Legislative Decree 152/2006;
• Experience in preparing clear, concise and technically robust reports in Italian;
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English;
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word;
• Experience with ArcGIS, QGIS or similar GIS software would be an advantage;
• Experience with environmental databases, risk assessment software or groundwater modelling tools would be an advantage;
• Willingness to undertake field assignments and travel to project sites;
• A valid driving licence.

Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage assigned tasks in accordance with deadlines and project priorities.

You should be proactive, reliable and comfortable working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Good communication skills and a practical, solution-oriented approach are essential, particularly when interacting with clients, contractors and field personnel.

This interesting and challenging role in an innovative and growing company offers a wide variety of professional development opportunities and the possibility to work on complex environmental projects within a dynamic international consulting environment.

Welcome to our Environment & Health division

Ramboll develops innovative and scientifically sound solutions that help increase liveability by reducing pollution, managing environmental risks and restoring natural environments.

As one of the world’s leading environmental and health consultancies, our specialists are trusted by clients to manage complex environmental, health and sustainability challenges.

Ramboll in Europe

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering and consultancy company with a strong presence across Europe. Our experts work together across disciplines and national borders to deliver innovative solutions within Environment & Health, Water, Energy, Transport, Buildings, Architecture and Landscape, and Management Consulting.

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a people company. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future by working in an open, collaborative and empowering culture.

How to apply

Apply online and attach your CV, cover letter and relevant documents demonstrating why you are the right fit for the role.

Please indicate your availability and preferred office location.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Application deadline: 15/09/2026

The salary range for this position is between EUR 28 000 - 36 000

Additional Information

The position is also open to candidates registered in the lists of protected categories pursuant to art. 1 - L68/99