Chief Officer jobs in United Kingdom

Job Description

Ramboll is ranked a Top 10 consultant in the UK and has around 2,000 bright minds working across multiple offices to apply their passion to deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Environment & Health and Energy. We love seeing our people develop and succeed, and you will have opportunities to work on challenging and inspiring projects within an environment that is friendly, open, and supportive.

We have an increasing portfolio of projects in the energy and industrial sectors, and we are looking for an experienced Civil or Structural Engineer to join our Global multidisciplinary Industry and Infrastructure Facilities team. Working as part of the team, you’ll be expected to lead the structural design of buildings on our projects in the energy and industrial sectors. This role includes responsibility for assisting with upskilling other team members, supporting the development of innovative solutions, ensuring structural integrity, and optimizing designs.

The role is primarily office-based (with opportunities for hybrid working) located within one of our structural engineering teams in Manchester, London, Leeds, Chester, Southampton, or Bristol. There will be occasional travel to client and project sites.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and managing structural engineering projects from conception to completion.
• Following FEED/FEL, DED, OE stages, and similar project delivery models.
• Analyzing and designing structural systems for energy and industrial facilities, including manufacturing and production buildings, substations, power stations/energy centres, and other infrastructure.
• Conducting structural analysis and detailed design to ensure safety, reliability, and compliance with industry standards.
• Developing engineering solutions that enhance structural performance and optimize costs.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant codes, standards, and regulations specific to energy and industrial sectors.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including architectural, process equipment, mechanical, and electrical engineers.
• Preparing technical documentation, reports, and proposals.
• Providing mentorship and upskilling to junior engineers.
• Staying updated with industry trends and technologies.
• Supporting business development and tendering activities.

Qualifications & experience required for the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Chartered Engineer with IStructE or ICE.
• Minimum of 7 years (senior or principal) or 10 years (associate) of industry experience in structural engineering, including energy and industrial projects such as sub-station design buildings.
• Familiarity with industry standards and safety regulations specific to energy and industrial sectors.

Skills and competencies required for the role:

• Strong knowledge of structural design principles, materials, and construction methods.
• Proficiency in structural analysis software, such as ETABS, TSD, Robot, or similar tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong project management and multitasking abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Technical expertise in structural engineering concepts and practices.
• Proficiency in data analysis and structural modeling.
• Knowledge of sustainability practices and energy-efficient design solutions.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Experience in resource and cost estimation for structural design.
• Support for project planning and tendering.
• Ability to present at client and project meetings.

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application, including your CV and relevant documents.

We encourage candidates who meet most of the requirements to apply, as passion and potential are valued at Ramboll. Our supportive learning culture can help you grow, even if you don't meet every criterion.

Thank you for considering a career with Ramboll! We look forward to your application.

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