Associate/Associate Director - Facade Engineering

Ramboll; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

27 days annual leave

Development investment

Leadership Principles

Valuing individuality

Inspiration from colleagues

Foundation-owned company

Job summary

Ramboll is seeking an Associate/Associate Director for Facade Engineering in London. You will lead a team, shape technical strategies, and drive profitable, high-quality projects while engaging in local market development and global collaboration.

You will work within a dynamic UK facade team, travel across the UK and abroad, and contribute to Ramboll's sustainable change vision with flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer (SFE/ CIBSE/IStructE) with degree in Structural/Mechanical Engineering, Architecture or similar, or equivalent experience.
• Experience leading and coordinating all aspects of project delivery.
• Forward thinking with digital design innovation in a digitalised construction arena.
• Strong technical competence with sustainable / net zero carbon design.
• Extensive client facing skills with a diverse project portfolio.
• Ability to motivate, support and guide multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Mentor, develop and support an established team of Facade Engineers.
• Protect and develop the quality of our designs and provide mentoring.
• Drive and deliver quality projects profitably for clients.
• Complete business development in the local market.
• Liaise with global Facade teams and drive collaboration.
• Manage technical risks and prepare fee proposals.

Skills

Chartered Engineer

Project leadership

Digital design

Sustainability design

Client facing

Team mentoring

Education

Degree in Structural/Mechanical Engineering or Architecture

Job description

Associate/Associate Director - Facade Engineering

Do you want to be at the forefront of Façade engineering? Would you like to be involved in shaping a sustainable future and contributing to forward-thinking projects and innovative solutions that aspire to establish new standards within our peer group?

If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Façade Engineering Team as our new Associate/ Associate Director and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

As our new Associate/ Associate Director, you will support our work winning activities with the development of technical strategies and demonstration of market leading expertise in the field. Moreover, you will also work as part of a small leadership team who are collectively responsible for the strategic direction and financial performance of the Façade Engineering team.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Mentor, develop and support an established and stable team of Facade Engineers
• Protect and develop the quality of our designs and provide technical and pastoral mentoring to the team locally and nationally
• Drive and deliver quality projects profitably and to the satisfaction of our clients
• Complete business development in the local market
• Liaise and interact with other Façade Engineering teams globally and drive collaboration.
• Manage technical risks, negotiate scope of services and prepare fee proposals

Your new team

You will be part of an expanding and dynamic team. We actively seek a rich portfolio of work that makes a difference to those who experience it. Working with the leading UK and international architects we are recognised for our bold innovative approach, that is underpinned by our Scandinavian design heritage and foundation ownership. We offer a supporting and collaborative culture and operate a flexible working policy, and with this you will be part of an exciting team of experts, who respect each other and work towards a common goal. You will be part of the UK façade team and have the opportunity to travel throughout the UK and abroad. You will be based within the London office working with the Buildings team on multi-disciplinary projects.

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:

• Chartered Engineer (SFE/ CIBSE/IStructE) with Degree qualified in Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture or similar, or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience with leading and coordinating all aspects of project delivery
• Forward thinking and enthusiastic about digital design innovation and ‘smart design’ in increasingly digitalised construction arena
• High degree of technical competence with demonstrable appreciation of sustainable / net zero carbon design
• 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 team

What we can offer you

• Flexible work environment
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 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

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?

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

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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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