Corporate Social Responsibility jobs in United Kingdom

As our new MEP rail sector lead, you will play a pivotal role in leading and developing Ramboll’s offering in Stations, Depots and associated developments across the UK.

Ramboll has ambitious growth plans in the UK and aspires to grow its multi-disciplinary UK Buildings team by 30% over the next few years. Further strengthening and growing the senior project leadership and work winning capability of our UK rail sector team is central to that plan.

As our new Rail Building Services Director, you will possess extensive knowledge of the design of building services in large and complex rail projects across all stages, plus designing for performance and sustainable design. Ramboll is commissioned to design exciting and iconic infrastructure facility projects. Our new Director will have the experience and skills to lead these projects as the most senior member of Ramboll staff. Proven experience of successful rail project delivery, of both building services projects and multidisciplinary projects, is crucial.

In this key leadership role, you will support with team management, growth and development, financial performance, client relationships and business development.

• To lead rail projects of scale as the most senior Ramboll point of contact on a project. You will be required to deliver projects profitably and to the satisfaction of our clients, taking on full technical and commercial project leadership responsibilities internally including managing project financial performance, change and commercial risk.
• Technical ability is essential. The successful candidate will have proven excellent engineering skills and abilities and is expected to demonstrate a full appreciation and delivery of rail building services design incorporating digital engineering. Ramboll are commissioned on technically challenging projects and digital innovation is one of our core values.
• You will have held roles of responsibility including CEM, CRE, DPE, PE or equivalent on rail schemes and will be familiar with client technical assurance processes and railway standards.
• Commercial and contractual competence. The successful candidate will have proven competence and experience in delivering projects whilst dealing with commercial and contractual issues.
• To further raise the profile and reputation of Ramboll’s rail offering across the UK and internationally. Candidates will be expected to market our offering extensively via networking, business to business meetings, seminars, thought leadership and general business development.
• To support and develop the skills of our Building Services Engineers in all aspects of rail design including taking an active role in competence management and oversight of training need.
• To contribute to develop and promote Ramboll’s multi-discipline capability in the local market.
• To attract talented recruits to grow a skilled, diverse, efficient, and highly regarded Ramboll Buildings team.

We have recently restructured our global 'Buildings' business into a sector-focused, multi-disciplinary organisational structure. Our Industry and Infrastructure Facilities service line encompasses our multidisciplinary teams (Building Services, Structures, Project and Design Management; and Critical Systems) working across a global portfolio of Rail, Aviation, Ports, Data Centres, Industrial, Logistics, advanced manufacturing, Energy and automotive sectors.

From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is:

• Bachelors/Master’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) and Chartered Engineer, having a proven and demonstrable track record in your discipline, typically with a minimum of 15 years of experience in consulting.
• In-depth knowledge of the rail sector, UK wide.
• Previous experience with leading and delivering major rail projects.
• A notable/growing profile and reputation as a highly regarded and trusted Building Services leader.
• Forward thinking and enthusiastic about digital design innovation and ‘smart design’ in increasingly digitalised construction arena.
• Solid client facing skills, experienced at presenting to clients, preparing and negotiating proposals, and procuring project resources.
• Proven ability to win business for the company. Understands the marketplace, the growth sectors and busy clients. Have knowledge of pipeline opportunities and the ability to support Ramboll to win.
• Ability to motivate and develop multidisciplinary professional teams.
• Demonstration of aptitude for team leadership and ambition for senior leadership career progression.
• Effective English oral and written communication skills.

• You are client focussed
• You demonstrate good attention to details and show pride in the work you produce
• You can motivate and inspire confidence both in your peers and clients

• Multiple possibilities to develop and specialise your talent in a global organisation and within a global service line that specialises in Industrial and Infrastructure Facilities.
• Investment in your development
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles
• Be valued for the unique person you are
• Never be short of inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
• The long‑term thinking of a foundation‑owned company

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation‑owned people company. Ramboll has a proven track record of sustainable and responsible business and is a top ten engineering and environmental and sustainability consultancy in the UK, with more than 1,500 employees across 16 offices working towards a more sustainable future. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Environment & Health, and Energy. Strong values guide what we do and drive an inclusive, collaborative, and highly flexible culture that values people and ideas. Explore and nurture your own passion, expertise, and creativity at Ramboll through work that benefits our people, partners, nature, and society.

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. 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. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realise their full potential.

Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV, cover letter, etc. Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.

We believe in the strength of diversity and know that unique experiences and perspectives are vital for creating truly sustainable societies. Therefore, we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone can flourish and reach their potential. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and encourage you to contact our recruitment team to discuss any accommodations you need during the application process.

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