Senior/Chief Design Manager

RAMBØLL GRUPPEN A/S; København; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,150,000; Full time

Job summary

RAMBØLL GRUPPEN A/S in Copenhagen is seeking a Senior/Chief Design Manager to lead airfield projects across planning, design and construction. You will manage multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with external consultants to deliver robust, cost-efficient solutions within schedule.

The role requires a strong background in airside design, ICAO/EASA/CAA guidance, and a proactive, communicative leadership style. This position is based in Copenhagen with international collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering with civil works focus.
• 10+ years of experience with airfield projects.
• 5+ years of experience as Design Manager.
• Proficient knowledge of airfield projects/operations.
• Experience with complex multidisciplinary airfield projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and approve technical design work for airfield projects (taxiways, runways, stands, geometry, pavements, drainage, lighting, signage, grading, markings).
• Lead multidisciplinary design teams and coordinate external consultants, contractors and specialist suppliers.
• Establish and enforce technical governance, quality assurance and risk-management processes.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of aviation regulations and guidance; translate into standards and templates.
• Represent Ramboll in client meetings, regulatory consultations and design approvals; contribute to proposals and feasibility studies.

Skills

Airfield design

Team leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering

Job description

Senior/Chief Design Manager

Location: Hannemanns Allé 53, København S, Denmark

Employment type: Full-time

Job Description

The Aviation Department in Ramboll Denmark is looking for an experienced and ambitious Senior/Chief Design Manager for our increasing portfolio of airfield projects. Are you our new Design Manager for airfield projects in Denmark and abroad? Click the apply-button to join us and close the gap to a sustainable future!

You will become part of our Aviation team

As our new Senior/Chief Design Manager, you will become part of a dedicated international aviation team. We work primarily within the fields of planning, design and maintenance of airside infrastructure in Denmark and internationally. While the position and the hiring department is located in Copenhagen we collaborate with our aviation colleagues across our geographies in Europe, North America, India and Southeast Asia. You will hence become part of a diverse, international team, that works on airport projects throughout the full project cycle – from planning, through concept and detailed design to construction. Your future colleagues have strong experience within Master Planning, Geometric Design, Pavement Design, AGL Design, preparation of tender documents, construction supervision and maintenance of airside assets.

Your most important tasks and responsibilities will be:

• Oversee and approve technical design work for airfield projects (taxiways, runways, stands, geometry, pavements, drainage, lighting, signage, grading, markings), ensuring designs meet regulatory standards, client requirements and Ramboll’s technical quality criteria throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead multidisciplinary design teams and coordinate external consultants, contractors and specialist suppliers to deliver technically robust, constructible and cost‑efficient solutions on schedule and within budget.
• Establish and enforce technical governance, quality assurance and risk‑management processes (design reviews, checks, verification, peer reviews), and resolve complex technical issues and design conflicts.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of aviation regulations, ICAO/EASA/CAA guidance, industry best practice and emerging technologies; translate this into design standards, templates and client advisories.
• Represent Ramboll in technical client meetings, regulatory consultations and design approvals; support business development by contributing technical input to proposals, bids and feasibility studies.

About you

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree within engineering, with a focus on civil works or similar
• 10+ years of experience with airfield projects
• 5+ years of experience as Design Manager
• Profound knowledge of airfield projects and/or airfield operations
• Experience with complex multidisciplinary airfield projects
• Proactive and dedicated
• Excellent communication skills – English at a professional level is required; additional language, including Danish, skills are a plus.

To succeed in the position, it is important that you are a good communicator, and that you handle different stakeholders better than most. Moreover, it is paramount that you work independently, with enthusiasm and proactivity. It is expected that you will actively contribute to the further development of the department through guiding the less experienced colleagues as well as through actively seeking out new projects through dialogue with Clients and your network.

The position is in Copenhagen, which consistently tops the livable city rankings and has recently for a second year in a row been named the most livable city in the world by Economist Intelligence Unit.

Contact

Please reach out to Global Head of Aviation - phone/email: 5161 2593 / e‑mail

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are 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 also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at e‑mail with such requests.