Tunnels Lead - Director or Associate - RUK&I Civil Structures

Tunnels Lead - Director or Associate - RUK&I Civil Structures

Tunnels Lead - Director or Associate - RUK&I Civil Structures

Principal Transport offices – London, Southampton, Birmingham, Dublin

We invite you to apply for the role of Associate or Technical Director in our Civils Structures UK & Ireland team with specific responsibility for leading our people and projects in the field of tunnels and infrastructure related to water and energy transmission.

Our clients rightly demand high quality and innovative solutions to the challenges they set us, so we need our senior staff to have strong technical ability in civil engineering with the ability to lead and inspire project teams. We work on projects encompassing all aspects of tunnel, bridge and civil engineering including design of new assets, management and rehabilitation of existing structures.

We specifically need tunnels expertise for our growing portfolio of work in Civils for Energy & Water, covering linear infrastructure for Energy Transmission & Distribution and new Water Infrastructure.

As a global company, we offer the opportunity to work on major international projects as well as within the UK&I market. We aim to provide our clients with the best possible technical advice and seek all our staff to buy-in to this ethos. As a senior member of the department, we would expect you to have strong commercial skills, be an excellent communicator and be able to contribute to marketing and work winning.

All our staff work flexibly but we’d expect more of your working week to be spent in one of established UK offices where you can positively influence team members.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Leadership & Team Management:
  • Lead projects and people in the field of existing bridge strengthening, rehabilitation, assessment works.
  • Contribute to leading the wider Civil Structures department, fostering a collaborative and innovative culture.
  • Contribute to training and mentoring of civil engineers to ensure professional growth and expertise.
• Business Development & Growth Strategy:
  • Contribute to further growth and development in existing bridges
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and long-term partnerships.
• Project Delivery Leadership:
  • Oversee the successful delivery of projects, ensuring they meet client requirements, budgets, and timelines.
  • Contribute to managing resources effectively
• Technical Excellence:
  • Provide technical guidance and support to the team to maintain best practices and standards.
  • Champion innovation and incorporate cutting-edge technologies and methodologies in project delivery.
• Contribute to managing project budgets and ensure financial targets are met.
• Drive profitability through efficient resource allocation and cost management.

Qualifications and

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field;
  Master's degree preferred.
• Professional accreditation (e.g., Chartered Engineer) is required.
• Proven experience in a leadership role within an engineering consultancy, with a focus on existing bridges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience and industry connections.

Personal Attributes:

• Leader with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a proactive approach.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Commitment to Ramboll's values and sustainability goals.
• Able to bring energy, positivity, and constructive challenge.

What we can offer you

• Commitment to your development
• Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles
• A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are
• Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
• The long‑term thinking of a foundation‑owned company
• Flexible work environment
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Matched pension contributions
• Private medical cover and life assurance

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application with your up‑to‑date CV. We invite diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants from all groups to apply.

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