German Signalling Design Collaboration Lead at Rambll

Manchester, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Signalling Design, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Cross-border Collaboration, German Language Fluency, English Language Fluency, LST Planning, Contract Award Planning, Risk Management, Interface Management, AutoCAD, ProVI LST, Bid Preparation, Client Engagement, Technical Leadership, Governance Frameworks

Industry

Engineering Services

Description

Job Description The Role Take a senior leadership role in the delivery of high-profile German signalling projects and help shape Ramboll’s cross-border capability in a strategically important market. As German Signalling Design Collaboration Lead, you will unite Ramboll UK&I and Ramboll Germany, aligning clients, technical teams, delivery interfaces and governance to deliver with confidence. You will bring proven German signalling experience, professional fluency in German and English, and the credibility to lead across organisations. Regular travel between the UK and Germany will be required. Inviting Bright Minds At Ramboll, you will grow your expertise in a business defined by collaboration, empowerment and purpose. We bring together deep technical expertise, long-term client relationships and a commitment to sustainable change to deliver projects that shape industries and societies. Since 1945, Ramboll has built a global reputation for combining excellence with impact, creating lasting value for clients, communities and colleagues alike. Join Our UK&I Rail Systems Team In this role, you will join Ramboll’s UK&I Rail Systems team and work at the centre of our collaboration with Ramboll Germany and the wider German signalling market. You will lead the critical delivery interface between client, Ramboll Germany and Ramboll UK&I, ensuring alignment across communication, governance, technical understanding and execution. This is a high-impact role for someone who can lead confidently across organisations and borders, establish trusted ways of working and strengthen Ramboll’s position for long-term success in Germany. Ramboll’s UK&I signalling capability is strengthened by the reach of our global Rail Systems Spearhead. In this position, you will play a central role in connecting our UK&I and German businesses to unlock opportunity, build client confidence and deliver complex projects with clarity, consistency and quality. Your key responsibilities will include: · Lead strategic and day-to-day collaboration between German clients, Ramboll Germany and Ramboll UK&I to enable successful project delivery · Act as the senior interface across client, partner and delivery teams, aligning scope, programme, technical expectations, risks and priorities · Establish robust cross-border governance, reporting and communication frameworks · Lead high-value meetings, workshops and technical discussions in German and English · Translate client requirements into clear, coordinated delivery actions across teams in Germany and the UK · Anticipate and resolve delivery risks, interface challenges and collaboration barriers · Support business development, bid activity and client engagement to strengthen Ramboll’s position in the German signalling market · Travel regularly between the UK and Germany to build relationships, support delivery and represent Ramboll with clients and partners What You’ll Bring · A degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering or Information Technology · Professional fluency in spoken and written German and English · Significant experience in Leit‑und Sicherungstechnik (LST) planning or the wider LST field · German certification as an LST Specialist Planner (m/f/d) · Good working knowledge of HOAI, VOB, relevant legal regulations and DB guidelines · Experience in contract award planning, bid preparation, client engagement and market development in Germany · Proficiency in tools such as AutoCAD, ProVI LST and MS Office, or the ability to learn quickly · Strong understanding of signalling delivery, technical interfaces, stakeholder, programme, risk and interface management in rail projects · Excellent communication and facilitation skills for German- and English-speaking environments · Experience working across organisational, cultural and national boundaries · Willingness and ability to travel regularly between the UK and Germany · IRSE Principles Signalling Design licence advantageous You are likely to succeed in this role if you combine strong relationship-building skills with cultural awareness, sound judgement and the ability to lead through influence in a complex multi-stakeholder environment. You will be organised, commercially aware and confident operating across technical, delivery and client-facing settings. Why Join Transport at Ramboll Ramboll’s Transport division delivers some of the world’s most ambitious infrastructure programmes, helping clients solve complex challenges through technical excellence, strategic insight and sustainable thinking. Across the division, nearly 3,200 experts work together to create practical, commercially sound solutions for national authorities, contractors and municipalities worldwide. Ramboll in the UK In the UK, Ramboll is a Top 10 consultancy with 1,700 experts across 17 offices, delivering innovative solutions in Buildings, Transport, Environment & Health, and Energy. We offer the opportunity to work on complex, high-impact projects in a culture that is open, collaborative and designed to support long-term growth and success. Apply Now Apply online with your CV, cover letter and any relevant supporting documents that demonstrate your suitability for the role, together with your availability to start. We look forward to hearing from accomplished candidates ready to make a significant contribution. Deadline: 31.07.2026 - Interviews will be held throughout the recruitment process Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, 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. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll employs more than 18,000 people globally across 35 countries. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, Management Consulting, and Architecture & Landscape. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we help shape the societies of tomorrow. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at [email protected] with such requests.

Responsibilities

Lead the strategic and day-to-day collaboration between German clients, Ramboll Germany, and Ramboll UK&I to deliver high-profile signalling projects. Act as the senior interface to align scope, technical expectations, and governance across international borders.