Technical Associate/Associate Director - Public Health (Building Services)

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Company Description

Job Description

Do you have extensive working knowledge of Public Health services design? Are you ready to take on a leading role in a team of Public Health engineers? Then you might be our new colleague!

We invite you to bring your expertise and enthusiasm into play as a senior member of our national Public Health team. To succeed in this role, you will be client focussed and have experience of working in a design capacity with demonstrable skills in leading major projects across multiple sectors.

Your new team

You will be part of our a highly dynamic Building Services team, who has an in-depth focus on technical delivery and an excellent understanding of client care. You will be an important part of a close-knit team working on a wide variety of high-profile project work in and around the UK and (occasionally) internationally. We offer a supporting and collaborative culture and environment in which you can develop and grow in your role. For the right candidate there is the opportunity to progress rapidly, to have an influence over our national technical direction and to help us develop our national mechanical technical expertise. Finally, we enjoy what we do! We are looking for enthusiastic people to join and strengthen our team.

Your new role

As our new Technical Associate/Associate Director, your key tasks and responsibilities will be:

• Mentor, develop and support an established and stable team of Public Health Engineers.
• Protect and develop the quality of our designs and provide technical and pastoral mentoring to the Public Health team locally and nationally.
• Drive and deliver projects profitably and to the satisfaction of our clients.
• Support our work winning activities with the development of technical strategies and demonstration of market leading expertise in the field.
• Work as part of a small leadership team who are collectively responsible for the strategic direction and financial performance of the Building Services team.
• Liaise and interact with other UK Building Services teams to optimise technical direction and use of standard procedures and digital tools.
• Support and develop our Public Health Colleagues across the globe.
• Manage technical risk, negotiate scope of services and prepare fee proposals.

The key deliverables over the first 12-24 months for this role will be:

• Protect and raise the profile and reputation of Ramboll's building services offering by upskilling our Public Health engineering functions and having a direct hand in our projects.
• Help develop and promote Ramboll's technical capability in the local market.
• Maintain excellent levels of client service.
• Focus on expanding our team's Public Health design skills, systematically reducing risk and improving efficiency in our delivery of low and net zero carbon design solutions.
• Attract talented recruits to grow a skilled, dynamic, efficient and highly regarded PH team.
• Support and contribute to our business plan, working within the ethos defined by our mission and values.

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:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Previous experience with leading and coordinating all aspects of project delivery (PH bias)
• Forward thinking and enthusiastic about digital design innovation and 'smart design' in increasingly digitalized construction arena
• High degree of technical competence with demonstrable appreciation of sustainable / net zero carbon design
• A clear understanding of SuDS and how these features can be integrated into the built environment.
• A clear understanding of the application of Fire Protection systems and associated regulatory requirements
• An established reputation as a highly regarded and trusted Building Services leader
• Extensive client facing skills, experienced at presenting to clients with a varied and comprehensive project portfolio
• Ability to motivate, support and guide support multidisciplinary professional teams.

Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include:

• You are technically diligent with a high attention to detail
• You are an effective communicator and possess the ability to make what is complicated simple!
• You are able to motivate and inspire confidence both in your peers and clients
• You are commercially focused and contractually aware.

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
• A competitive salary, alongside 27 days holiday per year, private medical insurance and flexible working.

How to apply

Apply online. Attach your CV, cover letter and relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start. 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.