Façade Lead UK

Ramboll; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Facade Lead in the UK to spearhead the Facades team, drive innovation, and establish strategic objectives. The successful candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in the facade industry and a proven track record in leadership and business development. This role offers flexible working arrangements and focuses on building strong client relationships while managing a growing team. Join us to help shape a sustainable future within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Matched pension contributions

Private medical cover

Qualifications

• Significant leadership and business development experience.
• Proven experience in client care and generating repeat business.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Instil purpose and set direction for the Facades team.
• Develop and implement strategic plans aligning with broader national strategies.
• Maintain strong client relationships and secure new projects.

Skills

Leadership

Business Development

Communication

Client Engagement

Project Delivery

Education

10 years in facade industry

Job description

Job Title

Façade Lead UK

London / Manchester / Birmingham

We invite you to bring your enthusiasm and expertise into play as you lead and develop our team of Facades engineers and consultants. Do you want to play a key role in setting the direction for our Facades team Do you want to join us and be at the forefront of Facades excellence Do you want to help us create a sustainable future and work on inspiring projects and innovative solutions that aim to set the standard among our peers

If this sounds like you or you’re curious to learn more then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our team as our new Director (Facades lead UK) and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role and team

As our new Head of Department –Facades you will play a pivotal role in developing and growing our team. The team boasts an extensive portfolio of projects both ongoing and in the pipeline with a global reach and across diverse sectors. The continuous expansion of our project portfolio reflects our commitment to excellence and innovation in the field of Facades.

With an already established team we find ourselves in the next phase of expansion and development presenting a unique opportunity for you to further develop the Facades team into a market leading entity to contribute to our success as an integral part of our expanding department.

As our new Head of Department – Facades you will need to develop and maintain excellent client relationships while having great leadership skills with first rate communication to keep driving excellence from the team.

This is a key senior role within our nearly 70 strong Advisory & Consultancy group and wider 550 strong UK Buildings team. The role reports into the Service Line Director Advisory & Consultancy.

Your key responsibilities will be :

• Instil purpose and set the direction for and grow the Facades team leading by example.
• Develop and implement the strategic plan for the Facades team that aligns with the broader national strategies and services offered by Ramboll.
• Create a culture of openness and inclusion and ultimately be responsible for the pastoral care performance reward development and training of the people within the team.
• Foster a collaborative environment within the team and extending that collaboration to other parts of the business unit and the company as a whole.
• Building and maintaining a positive professional image being recognized as a knowledgeable and trustworthy contact for clients.
• Taking the lead in preparing competitive bids and proposals to secure projects or contracts.
• Stay ahead of market trends and client demands to shape new opportunities for growth.
• Maintain and grow a strong client base building trusted long-term relationships.
• Act as a work winner securing new projects through strong client engagement compelling proposals and market reputation.
• Drive R&D in façade engineering exploring material science performance optimisation and sustainability.
• Collaborate with research institutions universities and technology partners to remain at the forefront of façade innovation.
• Lead and inspire adoption of AI generative design computational modelling and advanced tools development.
• Develop new service within the team based on market research and needs.

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 :

• 10 years experience in façade industry with significant leadership and business development experience.
• Extensive experience in the facade industry demonstrating in-depth knowledge and expertise.
• Proven experience and demonstrated success in work winning client care and generating repeat business.
• Extensive experience in a considerable client-facing role bringing a new set of client contacts to the position.
• Robust network of existing client relations.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to inspire influence and negotiate.
• Proven experience as a team leader with a track record of managing resource requirements facilitating career development and fostering effective team collaboration.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering projects particularly with large-scale multi-disciplinary projects.
• Proficient technical knowledge of façades.
• Recognised industry profile and active involvement in professional networks.
• Excellent leadership client engagement and stakeholder management 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
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Matched pension contributions
• Private medical cover and life assurance

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

Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV cover letter etc.

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.

Deadline

30 / 11 / 2025

Please note we will be reviewing applications on ongoing basis and may close the applications early.

Thank you

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

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 1500 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.

Additional Information

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

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

Administrative Skills,Facilities Management,Biotechnology,Creative Production,Design And Estimation,Architecture

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1