Director, Building Structures

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Company Description

Job Description

Ramboll is seeking to hire a Director to play a pivotal role in driving the company's continued growth and success within the built environment. You will be a key figure in shaping the strategic direction of Ramboll's design services, ensuring high-quality and innovative solutions across various projects and sectors.

As the company continues to expand, you will be instrumental in strengthening Ramboll's position in the market, fostering relationships with clients, and contributing to the development of sustainable, resilient, and future-proof built environments. The role will also involve mentoring and supporting design teams, cultivating a collaborative and innovative design culture, and ensuring that projects align with Ramboll's values of sustainability and cutting-edge solutions.

This is an exciting opportunity for a visionary leader who has a passion for design excellence and an ambition to shape the future of the built environment in alignment with Ramboll's growth objectives.

Our ambition is to be The Partner for Sustainable Change and as such we are committed to creating innovative solutions that will contribute to accelerating the ongoing sustainable transition. Working for Ramboll means working for a company that strives to making a difference - for our employees, clients, and society. Combining local presence with global reach we offer you a strong platform for continuous professional growth. The successful applicant for this role will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to our strategy to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

We expect the newDirector to share our drive and ambition to build on the recent growth of our building structures workload. The role will be multi-facetted including:

• Raising Ramboll's profile and reputation
• Networking
• B2B's
• Thought leadership
• Sustainable, low energy / zero carbon design, adaptive re-use
• Identifying and tracking opportunities
• Leading large multi-disciplinary project teams
• Coaching & Mentoring
• Influencing the continued evolvement and enrichment of Ramboll's technical delivery teams
• Project delivery
• Financial reporting
• Building and maintaining trusting relationships with existing and future clients, collaborators and colleagues.

As aDirector, you will have the strategic responsibility for developing and growing our services within the region and nationally. Support the department together with other Buildings Directors and report to the Head of Department of London Building Structures.

Based on your extensive understanding of the market, our client's business, strategy, and the landscape they operate in, you will identify opportunities and address them with solutions that add value and demonstrate why we at Ramboll are The Partner for Sustainable Change.

Your new team

You will be part of our Buildings Structural Engineering Team based in London. Our portfolio includes clients within the public and private sector and ranges from refurbishment of listed buildings into thriving commercial space, to new build multi-million pound developments for listed developers and investors.

Our multi-disciplinary teams assist our clients and external collaborators in all phases of a project - from developing business plans and strategic planning to selecting the right solution and all way through the execution of the project.

You will be a significant contributor to the leadership/management group in our London Building Structures team where you, together with the other Directors, will contribute to setting the strategic priorities that will ensure our continuous growth.

About you

From the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you can continue to grow with the company. Whilst we look forward to supporting your continued learning and development, for this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success.

These include:

• Academic degree or equivalent experience
• Professional membership of relevant institution
• In-depth understanding of the market, including associated challenges and opportunities
• An innovative mindset and urge to challenge yourself, clients and collaborators.
• A passion for sustainability and a strong interest in driving change that underpin a sustainable transformation of society
• Business acumen and ability to build strong relations with internal and external stakeholders
• An ability to collaborate across technical and geographical borders
• Effective communication skills in English
• Ability to win work and grow Ramboll's profile and reputation
• Understanding investment strategies and the key clients, stakeholders, and related activities within our market
• Understanding and having an overview of Ramboll's regional and national portfolio of activity with a general understanding of key clients, projects, and opportunities
• Lead and participate in tenders/proposals
• Contributing with industry best practice and/or client insights in the bidding, winning and execution of projects
• Identifying competencies within Ramboll and deploying these to projects, to ensure that we meet, and exceed, our client's expectations
• Leading and delivering projects to an agreed revenue target and profitability
• Effectively build, develop and maintain relationships with key clients and prospective clients.

What we can offer you

• Investment in your development
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles
• Be valued for the unique person you are
• Never be short of inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company
• Flexible work environment
• Matched pension contributions (up to 7% contribution)
• Private medical cover and life assurance
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Work at the heart of sustainable change

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that's where we start - and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realise their full potential.

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV.

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.

Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.

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. Explore and nurture your own passion, expertise, and creativity at Ramboll through work that benefits our people, partners, nature, and society.

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.