Head of Sustainability – Transport UK&I
Any Ramboll UK & Ireland office
This senior role shapes the sustainability agenda across Ramboll's transport client community and the wider business. A focal point for sustainability across the global transport and UK businesses, working alongside peers in the 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 to influence senior stakeholders.
If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. 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 the development of policy at a senior level with a view to Ramboll being seen as a strategic advisor in this field.
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, with excellent communication skills to ensure clarity and effectively influence
* Ability to work well under pressure and 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 recognise that some candidates may apply even if they don’t meet every box. We encourage you to apply if the role resonates with you. You might be the perfect fit for this opportunity or another within our team.
Deadline: 19/09/2025
Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll
Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. Ramboll employs more than 18,000 people globally across 35 countries. Our experts deliver across Buildings, Transport, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, Management Consulting, and Architecture & Landscape.
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 approach to work and invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds. If you require any adjustments to the application process, please contact job.advert.accessibility@ramboll.com.
Additional information
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