Company Description
Growth and Sales Market Leader, Water, UK&I
Any Ramboll UK&I office
Do you want to contribute to shaping our services within the commercial sector?
Ramboll is looking for a Water Sector Director to support and build on the recent success of our Water sector!
Our ambition is to be The Partner for Sustainable Change and as such we are committed to creating innovative solutions that will contribute to accelerating the ongoing sustainable transition. Working for Ramboll means working for a company that strives to making a difference – for our employees, clients, and society. Combining local presence with global reach we offer you a strong platform for continuous professional growth. The successful applicant for this role will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to our strategy to close the gap to a sustainable future.
As demand accelerates in the Water Sector, we are seeking an experienced Growth and Sales Market Leader to drive strategic growth from our entire UK&I service offering.
Key aspects for the role
As Growth and Sales Market Leader, you will be responsible for identifying, developing, and converting growth opportunities across the Water sector, working closely with our:
1. Global Water Business
2. Environment and Health Business
3. Infrastructure Business
Working closely with senior leadership, other market leads, and delivery teams, you will strengthen Ramboll’s market position, build trusted client relationships, and translate client needs into winning opportunities.
This is a senior, client-facing role with significant influence on Ramboll UK&I growth strategy.
Your key responsibilities will be:
4. Develop and execute growth and sales strategies across the UK and Ireland Water markets incorporating all UK&I and Global Business Lines
5. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, consultant partners and key industry stakeholders
6. Lead and coordinate major pursuits, bids, and framework opportunities
7. Work closely with technical teams to shape compelling value propositions and innovative solutions
8. Identify market trends, client challenges, and emerging opportunities to inform strategic planning
9. Lead our Cross Business Sector Group which includes collaborative target setting and internal performance reporting
10. Support account management and long-term client development activities
11. Represent Ramboll at industry events, conferences, and client meetings
12. Influencing colleagues to build their careers in the sector
About You
We are looking for a commercially minded leader with a strong track record of driving growth in the water market.
You will ideally have:
13. Proven experience in growth, sales, or business development
14. A background of working closely with clients, contractors, and delivery partners
15. Strong understanding of water project lifecycles, procurement routes, and frameworks
16. Excellent relationship-building, communication, and influencing skills
17. Experience leading or contributing to successful bids and major pursuits
18. A collaborative mindset, able to work across disciplines and geographies