Associate Engineer/Director - District Energy

Ramboll; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global consultancy as an Associate Engineer in District Energy, focusing on innovative projects in heating and cooling. Collaborate with international teams to drive sustainable change and deliver high-quality solutions. This role offers opportunities for personal growth and development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Commitment to your development

Inclusive work environment

Work/life balance support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in heating and cooling district energy sector.
• Excellent technical understanding of low carbon technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead bids and develop key customer accounts.
• Manage a portfolio of district energy projects ensuring client satisfaction.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Knowledge

Client Engagement

Education

Mechanical Engineering Degree

Postgraduate Qualification in Renewable Energy

Tools

Financial Modelling Techniques

Job description

Job Description

Do you have a passion for decarbonising the world’s energy systems? Are you excited by working with a wide range of clients? Are you enthusiastic about working with a dynamic, collaborative and international team? Do you want the opportunity to be creative and deliver innovative solutions to complex engineering problems, while being a catalyst for sustainable change?

If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our District Energy department as our new Associate Engineer and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

As our new Associate for District Energy, you will be part of a dynamic and growing team, helping to lead the industry by delivering some iconic and innovative projects both at national and international level in collaboration with colleagues in Denmark, North America and other international businesses.

Our team’s market focus covers the full spectrum of district energy solutions; however, we are particularly in the district heating and district cooling sector which is projected to grow significantly in the UK in response to national targets to decarbonise heat. Ramboll is a recognized leader in the district heating and cooling sector, with decades of experience, and as such we play a key role in driving growth in the sector in the UK.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Contribute to the Department’s business development activities by leading bids and developing key customer accounts.
• Bring your technical knowledge in district heat systems to become a technical authority for a portfolio of projects
• Be the Project Manager for a portfolio of projects ensuring client satisfaction whilst delivering technical and financial performance

Your key deliverables within the first 12 months will be:

• Establish yourself as a thought leader in the business, supporting the Leadership Team to build a high performing team through openness, trust and respect.
• Provide support and development to junior members of the team
• Support the technical development of our team in relevant software packages and design tools, some of which are common to industry and some are Ramboll specific
• Direct and deliver a number of district energy projects as Project Manager and demonstrate a successful track record of delivering quality and customer satisfaction
• Contribute to business development activities and actively participate in client engagement
• Proactively engage with the leadership team and become a reliable and trusted member of the team, using your knowledge and experience of the sector to contribute to our success

About you

• Proven experience in heating and cooling district energy sector, ideally throughout the full life cycle of projects from design through commissioning and operations
• Appreciation of business models and financial modelling techniques for district heating projects
• Possess mechanical, chemical, electrical, process or energy engineering degree, ideally with a post graduate qualification in renewable energy systems, district heating or similar
• An excellent technical understanding of a wide range of low carbon technologies associated with district heating projects
• Track record in effective management of project finances and delivering projects to budget and program

What we can offer you

• Commitment to your development
• Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles
• A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are
• Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application with your up-to-date CV. We invite diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants from all groups to apply.

Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.

Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll in the United Kingdom and Ireland

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, 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. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll in the United Kingdom and Ireland 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. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Environment & Health, and Energy. In 2024, Ramboll was included in the Sunday Times’ list of Best Places to Work.

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. As a company, Ramboll recognises the importance of having a good work/life balance, both in terms of individual well-being and its positive impact with respect to the engagement and retention of our employees. We aim to support all employees to achieve a work/life balance which enables them to work in a supported manner while having the time to achieve personal aspects of their life outside of work. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, Ramboll ensures opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. 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.

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