Global Workplace Project Manager

Ramboll; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits and salary package

Hybrid working: 2-3 days on-site

Pension scheme

Development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion focus

Global project exposure

Culture of openness and curiosity

Job summary

Ramboll seeks a Global Workplace Project Manager to deliver complex workplace projects across Ramboll’s international portfolio. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and ensure governance and compliance while collaborating with senior leaders globally.

The role involves virtual and on-site delivery across diverse environments, driving improvements in PMO standards and delivering fit-outs, relocations, and workplace initiatives with a strong emphasis on stakeholder management and

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering large scale office relocation projects.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate real estate and workplace operations.
• Professional qualification in Project Management (ideally Prince 2 practitioner level).
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization and strong stakeholder management.
• Excellent in both written and verbal communication, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in presenting to senior leadership and steering committee.
• Demonstrable technical understanding of office design, fit-out, construction, and workplace projects.
• Bachelor's degree (advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex projects across Ramboll’s global portfolio (international travel maybe required).
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, health & safety requirements and local regulations.
• Lead project governance activities, including steering committees and stakeholder reporting.
• Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts and financial reporting.
• Identify, assess and mitigate project risks, issues and dependencies.
• Manage and coordinate consultants, contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders to successfully design, plan and execute projects.
• Partner with Design & Construction peers to seamlessly deliver new office spaces, expansions, re-stacks and moves.
• Regularly engage with senior stakeholders and project teams to ensure business case objectives and deliverables remain aligned, relevant and on track.
• Capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement of PMO standards and methodologies.
• Manage project change control processes and evaluate impacts to scope, budget and programme.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project governance

Problem solving

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Prince 2 certification (ideally)

Job description

Global Workplace Project Manager

Location: Any of our Ramboll offices in the United Kingdom

Do you have extensive experience in the delivery of large-scale office relocation projects? Are you passionate about creating innovative, and exciting workplaces that can add real value to our business? Ramboll is looking for an experienced Project Manager to deliver global workplace projects in collaboration with contractors, colleagues, key stakeholders and enablement functions.

If this fits your experience and you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity

Your new role

As our new Project Manager, you’ll be responsible for the delivery of global Workplace projects in accordance with the PMO’s methodology and governance model. This role drives project management excellence across all assignments. You will collaborate closely with Regional and Country Leadership Teams, Global Finance, Global IT and the wider Workplace function.

The role will involve project delivery both virtually and physically in a wide range of environments, across international locations, with projects related to office relocations, refurbishments, M&A integrations, workplace technology platforms and workplace experience initiatives. You will engage with senior stakeholder across multiple functions and business areas globally to deliver best-in‑class projects.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Lead the delivery of complex projects across Ramboll’s global portfolio (international travel maybe required).
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, health & safety requirements and local regulations.
• Lead project governance activities, including steering committees and stakeholder reporting.
• Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts and financial reporting.
• Identify, assess and mitigate project risks, issues and dependencies.
• Manage and coordinate consultants, contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders to successfully design, plan and execute projects.
• Partner with Design & Construction peers to seamlessly deliver new office spaces, expansions, re-stacks and moves.
• Regularly engage with senior stakeholders and project teams to ensure business case objectives and deliverables remain aligned, relevant and on track.
• Capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement of PMO standards and methodologies.
• Manage project change control processes and evaluate impacts to scope, budget and programme.

About you

• Experience in delivering large scale office relocation projects
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects
• In-depth knowledge of corporate real estate and workplace operations
• Professional qualification in Project Management (ideally Prince 2 practitioner level)
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional problem-solving skills
• Ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization and strong stakeholder management
• Excellent in both written and verbal communication, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders
• Experience in presenting to senior leadership and steering committee
• Demonstrable technical understanding of office design, fit‑out, construction, and workplace projects
• Bachelor's degree (advantageous)

What we can offer you

• A competitive salary and flexible benefits
• Commitment to your development
• A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are
• Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects on a global level
• The long-term thinking of a foundation‑owned company
• Flexible working hours and locations
• Hybrid working: 2-3 days of mobile working per week
• Contribution to company pension scheme

Deadline: 30th September 2026

We invite diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants from all groups to apply.

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