Team Lead/Associate, Tunnel and Underground Space UK

Ramboll Group A/S; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy is seeking a Team Lead/Associate in the Tunnel and Underground Space division in Greater London. The successful candidate will manage a team, ensuring effective leadership and coordination in tunnel projects. Key requirements include a Master’s degree in engineering, chartership, and at least 10 years of experience in the industry. The role involves guiding team members and contributing to business development initiatives, alongside ensuring high-quality design solutions. Remote work flexibility is also available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years experience in tunneling or civil engineering consultancy/construction.
• Strong capabilities and experience in tunnel & underground space projects.
• Good team working and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the UK Tunnels team, guiding and supervising employees.
• Conduct Personal Development Plan dialogues with individual employees.
• Support team in design analysis, reports, drawings and tendering.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Problem-solving

Networking

Education

Master’s degree in engineering and/or Science

Chartership (MICE, CEng)

Job description

Team Lead/Associate, Tunnel and Underground Space UK

Looking for an opportunity to make a real difference in the tunnelling and underground civil engineering space, your next career stage, be at the forefront of sustainable change, lead a team and have your voice heard? Ramboll’s Tunnel and Underground Space team is the place for you!

We are looking for a new Team Lead to enhance our team. To thrive in this role, you must have a strong track record in tunnel and underground space design and an ability in team leadership.

Joining our Global Spearhead

As our new Team Lead you will be part of our Major Projects Spearhead. You’ll be joining colleagues from all over the world working on a wide range of projects both in the UK and globally. By combining local experience and insights with our global knowledge base, we provide our clients with the most qualified expertise to deliver the best solutions. We also offer a complete service by acting as trusted advisers to our clients at every stage of the project life: from strategy development and planning to detailed design and execution.

Your key tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Act as the daily manager of our UK Tunnels team, including being responsible for guiding, motivating, and supervising employees to meet organizational goals
• Act as immediate manager for the staff in the team, including conducting the PDP (Personal Development Plan) dialogue and development process with individual employees in the team
• Leading and supporting the team in tasks including design analysis, reports, drawings and tendering
• Take part in fulfilling our strategic goals and targets in the wider Global Tunnel Team
• Take part in general business development and the planning and coordination of market exposure (conferences, memberships, academic papers etc)

What are we looking for?

At Ramboll, we support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point should be:

• Master’s degree in engineering and/or Science (MSc, MEng or similar)
• Strong capabilities and experience in tunnel & underground space projects
• Strong leadership and managerial skills
• Strong network within public and private clients in the UK tunnel and underground space
• Be a member of the institution of Civil Engineers and have gained Chartership (MICE, CEng)
• Good team working and problem‑solving skills
• Ideally 10+ year experience in the tunnelling or civil engineering consultancy / construction

Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include a passion for people management and for delivering innovative and high‑quality design solutions. You must also have a pro‑active approach to collaboration with the wider Tunnel and Civil Works teams in the company.

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application and CV online. We invite diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants from all groups to apply.

We recognise that some candidates only apply when they tick every box. However, passion and potential often outweigh a perfect resume and Ramboll’s supportive learning culture can help you grow. So if this role resonates with you but you don't meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this opportunity or another within our team.

Deadline: 31.1.2026

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. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we help shape the societies of tomorrow.

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 [e-mail] with such requests.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.