Overview
UK & Ireland Service Line Leader – Biodiversity & Ecosystems. Lead and grow a national multi-disciplinary Biodiversity & Ecosystems (B&E) service line within Ramboll UK & Ireland, reporting to the Environment and Health UK&I Director. Work alongside other Service Line Leaders in Impact Assessment, Site Solutions, Air Quality, Noise & Climate, Health Sciences and Compliance, Strategy & Transactions. The service line delivers nature-positive solutions for private and public sector clients as part of our IA and B&E global service line.
You will be responsible for the operation, development and growth of the UK&I Biodiversity & Ecosystems service line, maintaining and growing key client relationships, business development strategy, and the performance of project portfolios, as well as the strategic management, growth and development of the teams within Biodiversity & Ecosystems.
Your key responsibilities
* Drive strategic direction: instil purpose and set the direction for the UK&I Biodiversity and Ecosystems Service Line, ensuring alignment with global business area, global service line and geography needs
* Drive profitable growth: responsible for revenue, growth and profit of the Service Line against the budget. Develop and implement a growth strategy and Business Plan (including financial KPIs) with priority actions; enhance Ramboll’s market position through marketing and business development
* Technical excellence: develop staff development, training, mentoring and work product quality; establish consistent proposal and report templates and scopes
* Lead collaboration: build networks with other Ramboll Business Areas, Geographies, Service Lines and Sectors to bring best for clients
* Recruitment, resourcing and team building: manage resource requirements as a national team and lead recruitment to enable a resilient mix of competencies and growth
* Foster innovation: promote new methodologies, tools and practices to continually improve the Service Line’s value, quality and efficiency
* Risk Management: implement governance, project management and compliance processes; determine bid go/no-go opportunities and ensure finance and governance compliance
* Win Work: lead selected/strategic client engagement and management, and support others to develop trusted advisor relationships with clients
Personal qualities
* A confident communicator with strong people leadership skills
* Commercial acumen with ability to mentor others to improve project and department performance
* Confident to lead and manage key client relationships
* Highly collaborative and able to demonstrate success through bringing teams together
* Ability to motivate and inspire high performing teams
* Ability to work with and manage stakeholders and partners with successful outcomes
About you
From the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development. The following qualifications, skills and capabilities will set you up for success:
* Appropriate degree in environmental sciences, environmental engineering or related environmental discipline
* Master’s degree in an environmental discipline (advantageous)
* Relevant sector experience, in particular supporting corporate biodiversity and delivery of nature-based solutions in the UK and internationally
* Growth mindset with ability to prioritise revenue growth through expanding team and client relationships
* Track record in leadership and P&L management roles
* Strong business acumen, understanding of market trends and value propositions
* Ability to identify skill needs and attract new consulting talent to support service line growth
* Strategic management of workload, deliverables and resources across multiple projects
* Effective communicator (written and verbal)
* Innovative thinker and catalyst for innovative approaches
* Collaborative partner, able to build strong internal and external relationships
* Project ownership and direction, including project-related health and safety
* Developing client-facing trusted advisor relationships and personal work winning
* Full driving licence
What we can offer you
* Flexible working environment
* 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Private medical insurance
* The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company
Work at the heart of sustainable change
Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. Our purpose is sustainable change to create a thriving world for nature and people. We value open curiosity, inclusivity, and diversity, and we invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment and offer flexible working arrangements where possible.
Ready to join us?
Please submit your application, including your CV, cover letter, and any relevant documents.
Deadline – This position will be taken down on 10 October 2025.
We recognise that passion and potential often outweigh a perfect resume. If you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply to explore opportunities within our team.
Ramboll in the United Kingdom
Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned company with a diverse global presence. We are a leading engineering and environmental sustainability consultancy in the UK with a collaborative culture that values people and ideas. Explore your passion and contribute to sustainable outcomes for our people, partners, nature, and society.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics, including those protected under the Equality Act 2010. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we aim to accommodate candidates with disabilities and encourage adjustments during the application process. We offer flexible working arrangements to support balance between work and life.
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