Miljøkonsulent

Miljøkonsulent is a professional role in Denmark and Norway (and other Nordic contexts) focused on advising organizations on environmental issues. The aim is to minimize negative environmental impacts while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards. Miljøkonsulenter work for private companies, engineering and environmental consultancies, municipalities, and public agencies, translating policy into practical action in projects and operations.

Core responsibilities typically include assessing and managing environmental aspects of projects, such as conducting or coordinating environmental impact assessments (EIA) and scoping studies, permitting and licensing support, and developing environmental management plans. They may perform site investigations for soil and groundwater contamination, design and oversee monitoring programs, and advise on waste management, water protection, emissions, energy efficiency, and pollution prevention. Other tasks include environmental due diligence for transactions, risk assessment, emergency preparedness planning, and preparing reports for authorities, clients, and stakeholders.

Education and skills commonly required include a university degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, geology, biology, chemistry, or a related field. Essential capabilities comprise knowledge of environmental legislation and permitting processes, data analysis, GIS and modeling tools, report writing, and project management. Strong communication and collaboration skills are important for working with clients, authorities, and multidisciplinary teams.

Work environments vary from private consultancies to industry, construction, energy, and public sector bodies. Specializations may cover areas such as contaminated land, climate and energy, water and soil protection, or sustainability reporting. The role requires keeping up to date with regulatory changes and best practices to support compliant and sustainable operations.