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We invite you to bring your expertise as a Data Centre Sector focused Structural Director to join our multi-disciplinary 'Buildings' team. As our new data centre sector lead, you will play a pivotal role in leading and developing Ramboll's offering internationally. Ramboll has ambitious growth plans in the UK and aims to grow its multi-disciplinary UK Buildings team by 30% over the next few years, further strengthening and expanding the senior project leadership and business‑winning capability of our data centre sector team.

Ramboll is regularly commissioned to design exciting and iconic infrastructure facility projects. The new Director will have the experience and skills to lead these projects as the most senior member of Ramboll staff, proven experience of successful data centre project delivery, both building services and multidisciplinary projects, is crucial.

Joining the established sector team, you will support the team with growth and development, financial performance, client relationships and business development.

• Lead data centre projects of scale as the most senior Ramboll point of contact on a project. Deliver projects profitably and to client satisfaction, taking full technical and commercial project leadership responsibilities internally including managing project financial performance, change and commercial risk.
• Demonstrate proven excellent engineering skills and a full appreciation and delivery of data centre structural design. Technical ability is essential. Ramboll are commissioned on technically challenging projects and digital innovation is one of our core values.
• Show commercial and contractual competence. Deliver projects whilst dealing with commercial and contractual issues.
• Further raise the profile and reputation of Ramboll's data centre offering across the UK and internationally. Market our offering extensively via networking, business‑to‑business meetings, seminars, thought leadership and general business development.
• Support and develop the skills of our Structural Engineers in all aspects of data centre design.
• Contribute to develop and promote Ramboll's multi‑discipline capability in the local market.
• Exhibit excellent project management skills and a proven track record of successful project delivery.
• Attract talented recruits to grow a skilled, diverse, efficient, and highly regarded Ramboll Buildings team.

Based on your extensive understanding of the market, our clients' business, strategy, and the landscape they operate in, you will identify opportunities and address them with solutions that add value and demonstrate why we at Ramboll are The Partner for Sustainable Change.

From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. We provide growth and development opportunities in a supportive environment with flexible and hybrid working, and care about our people's wellbeing.

• Chartered membership status of a relevant engineering institution.
• Demonstrable experience leading and delivering structural engineering designs for projects within the data centre sector.
• Good knowledge of the sector and sector trends.
• Ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Experience and relationships with clients and collaborators working in the data centre sector, internationally.
• A passion for sustainable design and an interest in driving change towards net‑zero carbon.
• Solid client‑facing skills, with experience presenting to clients, securing new work, and preparing and negotiating proposals.
• Effective English oral and written communication skills.

• 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
• Matched pension contributions (up to 7% contribution)
• Private medical cover and life assurance
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

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 1,500 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.

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.

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

We believe in the strength of diversity and know that unique experiences and perspectives are vital for creating truly sustainable societies. Therefore, we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone can flourish and reach their potential. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and encourage you to contact our recruitment team to discuss any accommodations you need during the application process.

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