UK & Ireland Service Line Leader – Air, Noise & Climate Environment
Ramboll, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Join our Environment and Health Market
We are looking for a senior leader to drive the Air, Noise & Climate Service Line across the UK & Ireland. This role is an exciting opportunity to 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 be working 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. The service line is a national team and part of our global Air & Climate service line delivering sustainable solutions for private and public sector clients.
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 will include:
* Drive strategic direction: instill 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. Enhance Ramboll’s market position through targeted marketing, business development and other activities.
* Technical excellence: develop and enhance staff development, training, mentoring, and work product quality in alignment with the Service Line strategy direction and business plan priorities, including establishing consistent proposal and report templates and scopes.
* Lead collaboration: develop strong and productive networks with other Ramboll Business Areas, Geographies, Service Lines and Sectors in order 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 process in the service line and instil the Ramboll Leadership Principles in the way we work. Determine bid go/no go opportunities and ensure compliance with the Decision Gate process.
* 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.
Deadline – This position will be taken down on 14th November 2025.
We recognise that some candidates only apply when they tick every box. However, passion and potential often outweigh a perfect resume, and Ramboll’s supportive learning culture can help you grow. So, if this role resonates with you but you don't meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this opportunity or another within our team.
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, in addition to the Protected Characteristics as set out in the Equality Act 2010. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, Ramboll ensures opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please reach out to our recruitment team to discuss any adjustments that you might require during the application process. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. When you join Ramboll, you’ll have the ability to work your hours flexibly through our positive and inclusive approach to work.
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