Technical Associate/Associate Director – Public Health (Building Services)

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technical Associate/Associate Director to lead a dynamic team in Public Health engineering. This role offers the opportunity to influence national technical direction and develop innovative design solutions. You will mentor a skilled team while managing high-profile projects and ensuring client satisfaction. With a focus on sustainability and net zero carbon solutions, this position promises personal growth and career progression in a supportive and collaborative environment. Join us in making a significant impact in the field of Public Health engineering!

Benefits

Private medical insurance

27 days holiday

Flexible working options

Investment in development

Supportive leadership

Long-term stability

Qualifications

• Experience leading Public Health-focused project delivery.
• Strong technical competence in sustainable design.

Responsibilities

• Mentoring and supporting the Public Health engineering team.
• Driving and delivering projects profitably and to client satisfaction.
• Collaborating with other teams to optimize technical direction.

Skills

Public Health services design

Project delivery coordination

Digital design innovation

Sustainable design

Client-facing skills

Team motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Do you have extensive working knowledge of Public Health services design? Are you ready to take on a leading role in a team of Public Health engineers? Then you might be our new colleague!

We invite you to bring your expertise and enthusiasm into play as a senior member of our national Public Health team. To succeed in this role, you will be client-focused and have experience working in a design capacity with demonstrable skills in leading major projects across multiple sectors.

Your new team

You will be part of our highly dynamic Building Services team, which has an in-depth focus on technical delivery and an excellent understanding of client care. You will play an important role in a close-knit team working on a wide variety of high-profile projects in the UK and occasionally internationally. We offer a supportive and collaborative environment where you can develop and grow. For the right candidate, there are opportunities for rapid progression, influencing our national technical direction, and developing our mechanical expertise. We enjoy what we do and are looking for enthusiastic people to join and strengthen our team.

Your new role

As our new Technical Associate/Associate Director, your key responsibilities will include:

• Mentoring, developing, and supporting an established team of Public Health Engineers.
• Ensuring the quality of our designs and providing technical and pastoral mentoring to the Public Health team locally and nationally.
• Driving and delivering projects profitably and to client satisfaction.
• Supporting business development with technical strategies and demonstrating market-leading expertise.
• Participating in a leadership team responsible for strategic direction and financial performance.
• Collaborating with other UK Building Services teams to optimize technical direction and standard procedures.
• Supporting and developing our Public Health colleagues globally.
• Managing technical risks, negotiating scope of services, and preparing fee proposals.

The key deliverables in the first 12-24 months include:

• Enhancing Ramboll’s building services reputation by upskilling our Public Health engineering functions.
• Developing and promoting Ramboll’s technical capabilities in the local market.
• Maintaining excellent client service levels.
• Expanding our team’s Public Health design skills, reducing risks, and improving efficiency in low and net zero carbon solutions.
• Attracting talented recruits to grow a skilled and dynamic PH team.
• Contributing to our business plan aligned with our mission and values.

About you

From the start, we will support your growth. We look for qualifications, skills, and qualities such as:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Experience leading and coordinating project delivery with a Public Health focus
• Enthusiasm for digital design innovation and smart construction solutions
• Strong technical competence with a focus on sustainable and net zero carbon design
• Knowledge of SuDS and integration into built environments
• Understanding of Fire Protection systems and regulations
• Reputation as a trusted Building Services leader
• Excellent client-facing skills and a diverse project portfolio
• Ability to motivate and support multidisciplinary teams

Personal qualities include:

• Attention to detail and technical diligence
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to motivate and inspire confidence
• Commercial awareness and contractual understanding

What we can offer you

• Investment in your development
• Supportive leadership guided by principles
• Recognition for your unique qualities
• Inspiration from colleagues and projects
• Long-term stability of a foundation-owned company
• Competitive salary, 27 days holiday, private medical insurance, and flexible working options