Job Description
Location: Any of our main UK&I Transport offices in Birmingham, London, Southampton or Dublin - (other locations can be considered ))
We invite you to apply for the role of Associate or Technical Director in our Civils Structures (Bridges) UK&I or Major Bridges departments to contribute to leading our exciting and diverse range of clients, projects and staff.
Our clients rightly demand high quality and innovative solutions to the challenges they set us, so we need our senior staff to have strong technical ability in bridge and civil engineering with the ability to lead and inspire project teams. We work on projects encompassing all aspects of bridge and civil engineering, including design of new assets, management and rehabilitation of existing structures, long span bridges and major infrastructure projects.
As a global company, we offer the opportunity to work on major international projects as well as within the UK market. We aim to provide our clients with the best possible technical advice and seek all our staff to buy-in to this ethos. As a senior member of the department, we would expect you to have strong commercial skills, be an excellent communicator and be able to contribute to marketing and work winning.
All our staff work flexibly but we’d expect more of your working week to be spent in one of UK offices where you can positively influence team members.
Your key responsibilities will be:
1. Leadership & Team Management:Contribute to leading the Civil Structures department, fostering a collaborative and innovative culture.Contribute to training and mentoring of civil engineers to ensure professional growth and expertise.
2. Business Development & Growth Strategy:Contribute to department growth and developmentBuild and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and long-term partnerships.
3. Project Delivery Leadership:Oversee the successful delivery of projects, ensuring they meet client requirements, budgets, and timelines.Contribute to managing resources effectively
4. Technical Excellence:Provide technical guidance and support to the team to maintain best practices and standards.Champion innovation and incorporate cutting-edge technologies and methodologies in project delivery.
5. Financial & Commercial Oversight:Contribute to managing project budgets and ensure financial targets are met.Drive profitability through efficient resource allocation and cost management.
Qualifications and Experience:
6. Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field; Master's degree preferred.
7. Professional accreditation (e.g. Chartered Engineer) is required.
8. Proven experience in a leadership role within an engineering consultancy, with a focus on bridges and civils structures
9. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
10. Previous experience and industry connections.
Personal Attributes:
11. Leader with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
12. Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.
13. High level of integrity and professionalism.
14. Commitment to Ramboll's values and sustainability goals.
15. Able to bring energy, positivity, and constructive challenge.
What we can offer you
16. Commitment to your development
17. Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles
18. A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are
19. Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
20. The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company
21. Flexible work environment
22. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
23. Matched pension contributions
24. Private medical cover and life assurance