Senior District Energy Engineer

Ramboll Group A/S; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior District Energy Engineer to lead innovative low carbon heating projects. This role offers the chance to work on impactful projects that contribute to a sustainable future. You will engage with a diverse team and support junior engineers while managing design activities and project budgets. With a commitment to personal and professional growth, this company fosters an inclusive environment where your talents can flourish. Join a team that is at the forefront of sustainable change and make a difference in the energy sector.

Benefits

Investment in your development

Leadership guided by principles

Recognition of unique qualities

Continuous inspiration from colleagues

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience designing low carbon district heating and cooling schemes.
• Good understanding of the UK market and policy environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of innovative low carbon district heating projects.
• Support the development of junior engineers and consultants.

Skills

Designing low carbon district heating schemes

Techno-economic modelling

Mechanical engineering

Project management

Knowledge of UK market and policy

Bidding and marketing activities

Education

Degree in mechanical, chemical, electrical, process, or energy engineering

Chartered or working towards Chartered status

Tools

EnergyPro

Termis

Hysopt

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

Ramboll is ranked a Top 10 consultant in the UK and has 1,300 people working across 17 offices who apply their passion to deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Environment and 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, recognized in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024.

Join our District Energy Department as our new Senior Engineer and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

As our new Senior District Energy Engineer, you will play a leading role in delivering exciting and innovative district heating (and cooling) projects, from producing conceptual designs to assisting asset owners in improving operational performance. Our clients include government, local authorities, public bodies, energy companies, commercial property developers, and more.

Your key responsibilities will be:

1. Lead the design of innovative low carbon district heating (and cooling) projects.
2. Undertake and lead design activities such as feasibility studies, heat network zoning, hydraulic and energy modelling, along with developing technical designs and specifications.
3. Support the development of junior engineers and consultants, fostering a culture of continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and technical excellence.
4. Engage proactively with the team and become a reliable and trusted team member.
5. Support the development of junior team members.

Your new team

You will be part of the District Energy team, which is recruiting Intermediate, Senior, and Principal Engineers to support our growth. District energy has a promising future with new government policies promoting district heating to decarbonize heat in buildings and support the country’s 2050 net zero target. Our experienced team collaborates closely with Danish colleagues, bringing extensive knowledge in building city-scale district heating networks in Scandinavia, where district energy is widespread.

About you

From your first day at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional growth. To succeed in this role, you should have:

• Experience in designing low carbon district heating (and cooling) schemes, including heat generation, storage, distribution, and building connections, across all design stages.
• Experience with techno-economic modelling of district heating (and cooling).
• A good mechanical, chemical, electrical, process, or energy engineering degree.
• Chartered or working towards Chartered status within a recognized Professional Institution.
• Experience using design software tools such as EnergyPro, Termis, Hysopt, AutoCAD, GIS, or equivalents.
• Experience leading design teams and managing projects, including budgets, schedules, and quality standards.
• Broad engineering knowledge for integrating district heating (and cooling) into wider systems.
• Knowledge of 5th generation district heating and cooling / ambient loops design.
• An understanding of the UK market and policy environment.
• Experience creating 5 Case business cases.
• Experience with bidding and marketing activities.

What we can offer you

• Investment in your development
• Leadership guided by our Principles
• Recognition of your unique qualities
• Continuous inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
• The stability of a foundation-owned company

Work at the heart of sustainable change

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company committed to creating a thriving world for both nature and people. Our people are our strength, and our culture is rooted in openness, curiosity, inclusivity, and respect. We embrace diversity and foster an environment where everyone can flourish and reach their full potential.

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application with all relevant documents, including your CV and cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you!

Ramboll in the United Kingdom

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned company with a proven track record in sustainable and responsible business. We are a top ten engineering, environmental, and sustainability consultancy in the UK, with over 1,500 employees across 16 offices working toward a sustainable future. Our experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Environment & Health, and Energy. We value our people, ideas, and collaboration, and invite you to explore your passion and creativity with us.

An equal opportunity employer

We prioritize diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics, including those with disabilities. Please contact our recruitment team for any adjustments needed during the application process. We support flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.