Overview
Head of Sustainability – Transport UK&I at Ramboll, based in any Ramboll UK & Ireland office. This senior role shapes the sustainability agenda across Ramboll's transport client community and the wider business, collaborating with leaders in Buildings, Energy, Environment and Management Consulting divisions as well as other specialisms and key accounts.
The role requires a proven track record as a sustainability lead, with an ability to communicate material of a specialist sustainability nature clearly and be able to influence senior stakeholders.
If this sounds like you, join our Transport team as our new Head of Sustainability and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.
Your new role
As part of the Transport Leadership team, the Team Leader will be responsible for developing and implementing Ramboll's sustainability strategy across the transport market. This position supports engagement with clients and collaborators. You will be an experienced, inspiring and inclusive leader with a proven track record in guiding and developing teams as direct line reports but also virtually through the Sustainability Steering Group and across all transport teams. You will provide an outward perspective with a view to further shaping and broadening client accounts and relationships, bringing a new dimension to the team and enhancing the client dialogue at senior level in partnership with other senior Ramboll leaders and key account managers.
This role requires an understanding of the political landscape and how to shape policy development at a senior level with a view to Ramboll being seen as a strategic advisor in this field.
Your key responsibilities
* Develop strategy and ambitions for driving Ramboll's sustainability unifying themes into Transport UK
* Identify and develop innovative sustainable solutions for complex challenges
* Lead other members of the Ramboll UK and Group transport sustainability groups to deliver cross-team sustainability initiatives
* Undertake research into sustainability issues and provide guidance to the wider team
* Support the key account and client management programs by engaging with external parties to understand and shape their sustainability journey
* Develop value propositions on sustainability topics as strategic advisory services for clients
* Enhance and differentiate Ramboll bids by responding effectively to sustainability requirements
About You
* Honours or Master’s degree in a sustainability-related subject
* Chartered engineer or environmentalist and member of a relevant professional institution
* Experience of identifying and tackling sustainability issues at a strategic level
* Good working knowledge of sustainability issues within the transport market
* Experience or knowledge of sustainable delivery processes and requirements common to large infrastructure clients
* A confident and professional manner, coupled with excellent communication skills, with clients and colleagues alike, to ensure clarity in all situations and to effectively influence
* Ability to work well under pressure and proven ability to deliver to deadlines
What We Can Offer You
* Commitment to your development
* Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles
* A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are
* Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
* The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company
* Flexible work environment
* 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Matched pension contributions
* Private medical cover and life assurance
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. If you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply—passion and potential can be a great fit for this opportunity or another role within our team.
Deadline: 19/09/2025
About Ramboll
Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, we strive to create a thriving world for both nature and people. Ramboll employs more than 18,000 people across 35 countries. Our experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, Management Consulting, and Architecture & Landscape. We combine local experience with global knowledge to shape the societies of tomorrow.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone can flourish. We offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work and invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics. If you require adjustments to the application process, please contact job.advert.accessibility@ramboll.com.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Civil Engineering
#J-18808-Ljbffr