Director — Building Services (Electrical)

Ramboll Group A/S; Southampton; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development

Hybrid working

27 days annual leave plus holidays

Matched pension contributions

Private medical cover

Job summary

Ramboll is seeking a Director — Building Services (Electrical) to lead a multidisciplinary Electrical Building Services team in the Southampton region. You will set technical direction, oversee large MEP projects, and contribute to the UK service line strategy across buildings and infrastructure.

The role offers hybrid working, leadership development, and opportunities to influence industry standards while delivering high-quality, sustainable design across major projects.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) in Electrical Engineering and membership of a relevant professional institution.
• Proven track record delivering large, complex electrical or multidisciplinary MEP projects at regional or national scale.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience in financial reporting, scope/variations, and fee proposals.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop an established electrical Building Services team.
• Set technical direction and maintain high-quality electrical designs; mentor staff locally and nationally.
• Hold project leadership on large, complex MEP projects with accountability for delivery and governance.
• Drive profitable, high-quality delivery: plan, programme and manage financial performance and variations.
• Lead regional business development, client relationships and work-winning activities.
• Champion digital delivery, innovation and automation in design delivery with REC.
• Identify and mitigate technical and project risks and communicate lessons learned.

Skills

CEng Electrical Engineering

Lead large MEP projects

Commercial awareness

Business development

Technical leadership

People leadership

Effective communication

Education

BEng/MEng in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Director — Building Services (Electrical)

Ramboll is ranked a Top 10 consultant in the UK and has around 2,000 bright minds working across multiple offices to apply their passion to deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Environment & Health and Energy. We love seeing our talents develop and succeed and you will have opportunities to work on challenging and inspiring projects within an environment that is friendly, open and supportive.

Do you want to be at the forefront of Building Services excellence and lead MEP and multidisciplinary teams across world class projects across our buildings and infrastructure portfolio?

Join our Southampton Multidisciplinary team as a Director (Electrical) and set technical direction, lead project delivery across large multi-disciplinary schemes, and contribute to regional and UK Industrial and Infrastructure Facilities Service line strategy.

Working across infrastructure facilities projects such as major airports, railways, ports and data centres can be a rewarding career path, offering opportunities for innovation, collaboration, and impact on society. Here are some reasons to consider working on infrastructure facilities:

Economic Growth: Infrastructure plays a crucial role in the economic development of a country, providing the necessary support for various sectors such as agriculture, industry, and services.

Job Opportunities: The construction and maintenance of infrastructure facilities create numerous opportunities such as learning new skills in quickly evolving sectors, opportunities to travel the globe; and working on projects to be proud of that make a real difference.

Impact on Society: Working on infrastructure facilities can directly impact the quality of life and well‑being of communities, making a tangible difference in people's daily lives.

Ramboll offers the opportunity to stay updated with the latest trends, technologies, and industry standards for those interested in pursuing a career in infrastructure facilities such as Rail transport hubs, airports, data centres and logistic hubs.

If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Southampton Multidisciplinary team as our new Director Electrical Engineer and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop an established and stable electrical Building Services team; act as a role model for junior staff and a manager of managers where required.
• Protect and develop the quality of our electrical designs and provide technical and pastoral mentoring locally and nationally; set technical direction on projects and/or for the department.
• Hold Project Manager or Project Owner responsibility on large, complex MEP or multidisciplinary projects, taking accountability for day‑to‑day project performance and ensuring adherence to the Ramboll Project Model and project governance.
• Drive profitable, high‑quality delivery: plan, programme and manage financial and commercial performance, seek and justify variations, and ensure projects deliver within agreed fees.
• Lead business development in the region and contribute to UK‑level work winning, prepare high‑quality fee proposals, lead project interviews, maintain and grow client relationships and a network of industry contacts.
• Champion digital delivery, innovation and automation: embed digital engineering skills into project delivery and work with the Ramboll Engineering Centre (REC) to drive technical quality and project innovation.
• Identify and mitigate technical and project risks; communicate recurring risks, issues and lessons learned regionally and nationally via our UK Technical Council.
• Demonstrate visible H&S leadership and ensure teams implement best practice.
• Integrate sustainability across projects, supporting Ramboll’s Partner for Sustainable Change aims.

About you

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) in Electrical Engineering (BEng/MEng or equivalent) and membership of a relevant professional institution is expected at this level.
• Proven track record of leading and delivering large, complex electrical or multidisciplinary MEP projects and portfolios, with evidence of successful project outcomes at regional or national scale.
• Strong commercial awareness and demonstrable experience preparing financial reports, negotiating scope/variations, preparing fee proposals and managing project profitability.
• Demonstrable business development experience: independently contributes to work winning, maintains a network of client contacts and can demonstrate a track record of winning work.
• Technical leadership capability with an appetite for innovation, digital engineering and automation in design delivery; able to embed digital delivery skills across the project portfolio and work with REC.
• Experienced people leader: coaching, mentoring and managing teams; able to set departmental direction aligned to UK Business Plan and support staff development and succession planning.
• Strong communicator able to present complex engineering concepts to non‑technical audiences and senior clients.
• Commitment to sustainability and ability to embed sustainable design thinking into projects.

What we can offer you

• Investment in your development and leadership support guided by Ramboll Leadership Principles.
• Opportunity to shape technical direction and influence the UKI & IF Service line strategy.
• Hybrid and flexible working, 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, matched pension contributions, private medical cover and life assurance.
• The long‑term thinking of a foundation‑owned company and an inclusive, values‑driven culture.

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.