Director of Structural Engineering - Science & Pharma

Ramboll; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering consultancy in London is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead projects within the Science & Pharma sector. The role entails managing multi-disciplinary teams, maintaining client relationships, and driving sustainable design initiatives. The ideal candidate will have chartered engineering status and extensive experience in the sector, alongside strong leadership and communication skills. The position offers growth opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Matched pension contributions (up to 7%)

Private medical cover

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Experience leading structural engineering designs for the Science sector.
• Ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Solid client facing skills, including presenting and negotiating proposals.

Responsibilities

• Lead as the senior Structural Engineer for the London Science & Pharma team.
• Manage multi-disciplinary project teams and maintain client relationships.
• Identify opportunities in the London market and contribute to strategic priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Motivation and team development

Sustainable design

Effective communication

Education

Chartered membership of a relevant engineering institution

Job description

Science & Pharma Service Line

Our 'Science & Pharma' Service Line brings together our Buildings capability in our core disciplines of Structural Engineering, Building Services, and Project Management alongside specialised expertise in vibration, lab planning, clean-rooms, process engineering and more. We serve a broad science market that includes laboratories, commercial science, government science, R&D, pharma manufacturing, and science master planning.

Our ambition is to win and deliver exciting, impactful science projects with purpose. We collaborate with world-class scientists, utilise our specialist knowledge to deliver complex facilities and strive to be the best engineers in science building design.

Your new role

We are looking for our new Director to share our drive and ambition to build on the recent growth of our Science workload.

The role will be multi-facetted including:

• Being an influential leader within our organisation, as the most senior Structural Engineer within our London Science & Pharma team.
• Project / Programme Lead for projects in our portfolio.
• Leading/Structural discipline lead on large multi-disciplinary project teams, supported by Project and Design Managers, to an agreed revenue target and profitability.
• Building and maintaining trusting relationships with existing and future clients, collaborators and colleagues.
• Raising Ramboll’s profile and reputation through networking and B2B’s.
• Identifying, tracking and pursuing opportunities within the sector, with a focus on the London market.
• Participating in and where required managing tenders or proposals.
• Contributing with industry best practice and client insights in the bidding, winning and execution of projects.
• Coaching, mentoring and supporting the development of our teams’ sector capabilities.
• Identifying competencies within Ramboll and deploying these on projects, to ensure that we meet, and exceed, our client’s expectations.
• Influencing the continued evolvement and enrichment of Ramboll’s technical delivery teams.
• Leading from the front as a role model for Ramboll values.

As Director, you will have the mandate and influence to develop and grow our services within the region and nationally, together with other Directors, and report into our Service Line Leadership.

Based on your extensive understanding of the market, our clients’ 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 a dynamic 550 strong UK Buildings division, joining our ‘Science & Pharma’ Service Line team in London. Our portfolio includes exciting projects for private sector, government and academic clients, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the advancement of science in areas including health & life science, biotechnology, materials science, advanced computing, cutting edge research, big-science and more.

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 solutions all the way through design and execution of the project.

You will be a significant contributor to the leadership of the Science Sector where you, together with other Directors, will contribute to setting the strategic priorities for the sector that will ensure our continuous growth.

About you

From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. We provide growth and development opportunities in a supportive environment with flexible and hybrid working, and care about our people’s wellbeing.

For this role, we believe your starting point is:

• Chartered membership status of a relevant engineering institution.
• Demonstrable experience leading and delivering structural engineering designs for projects within the Science sector.
• Good knowledge of the sector and sector trends.
• Ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Experience and relationships with clients and collaborators working in the science sector, within the London market and / or nationally.
• A passion for sustainable design and an interest in driving change towards net-zero carbon.
• Solid client facing skills, with experience presenting to clients, securing new work, and preparing and negotiating proposals.
• Effective English oral and written communication skills.

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

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.

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