UK & Ireland Service Line Leader – Air, Noise & Climate Environment
Ramboll, Southampton, England, United Kingdom
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Job Description
Do you enjoy leading and growing a national team of multi‑disciplinary professionals? Would you be at home in a forward‑thinking environment delivering services to our trusted clients? Would you thrive in an environment where sustainability is at the core of what we do?
If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Environment and Health Market as our UK&I Air, Noise & Climate Service Line Leader and make a positive impact on our people, society and the environment.
Your new role
Ramboll is looking for an experienced Director to lead our Air, Noise & Climate Service Line in the UK, reporting to the Environment and Health UK&I Director. You will work alongside other Service Line Leaders in Impact Assessment, Biodiversity & Ecosystems, Site Solutions, Health Sciences and Compliance, Strategy & Transactions. As our new Service Line Leader you will be responsible for the operation, development and growth of our UK&I Air, Noise and Climate service line.
You will be responsible for maintaining and growing key client relationships, business development strategy, performance of project portfolios and the strategic management, growth and development of the teams within the Air, Noise and Climate service line.
Your key responsibilities
* Drive strategic direction: instil purpose and set the direction for the Air, Noise and Climate Service Line, ensuring alignment with global business area, global service line and geography needs.
* Drive profitable growth: responsible for delivery of revenue, growth and profit of the Service Line against the budget. Develop and implement an agreed growth strategy and Business Plan (including financial KPIs) with priority actions for the Service Line.
* Technical excellence: develop and enhance staff development, training, mentoring and work product quality in alignment with the Service Line strategy and business plan priorities.
* Lead collaboration: develop strong and productive networks with other Ramboll Business Areas, Geographies, Service Lines and Sectors to bring the best of Ramboll to our clients.
* Recruitment, resourcing and team building: facilitate resource management as a national team, and plan and lead recruitment for the service line to enable resilient mix of competencies and overall service line growth.
* Foster innovation: promote the integration of new methodologies, tools, and practices to continuously improve the Service Line's value proposition, quality and efficiency.
* Risk management: implement Ramboll’s governance, project management and compliance processes and instil the Ramboll Leadership Principles in the way we work.
* Win work: lead selected/strategic client engagement and management (including Key Account Management), and support others to develop and grow trusted advisor relationships with our clients.
About You
* Appropriate degree in environmental sciences, environmental engineering or a related environmental discipline.
* Master’s degree in an environmental discipline (advantageous).
* Relevant sector experience.
* Growth mindset, with ability to prioritise revenue growth through expanding team and personal sales and key 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 (both written and verbal).
* Innovative thinker, champion and catalyst for innovative approaches.
* Collaborative partner, able to build strong and productive 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.
Ready to join us?
Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV, cover letter, etc.
Application deadline: 14th November 2025.
Ramboll in the United Kingdom
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.
An equal opportunity employer
Equality, diversity, and inclusion is 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 invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics, including those protected under the Equality Act 2010. As a disability‑confident committed employer, Ramboll ensures opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities.
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