JOB DESCRIPTION

We invite you to bring your expertise as a Residential Sector focused Building Services Director to join our multi-disciplinary ‘Buildings’ team based in London. We are looking for an inspirational leader to build new relationships with clients, while supporting the growth and leadership of the residential sector over the coming years.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Ramboll has ambitious growth plans in the UK and its thriving UK HQ in London is central to this. Ramboll aspires to grow their multi-disciplinary UK Buildings team by 30% over the next few years. Further strengthening and growing our senior project leadership and work winning capability in the residential sector in London is central to those plans.
As our new Residential Building Services Director, you will possess extensive knowledge of the design of building services in large and complex residential buildings, the Building Safety Act and its application to residential design (particularly high-rise residential design), designing for performance and sustainable design. These skills will allow implementation of the strategy within Ramboll, but more importantly to our clients.
Ramboll are commissioned to design exciting and iconic residential projects. Our new Director will have the experience and skills to lead these projects as the most senior member of Ramboll staff. Proven experience of successful residential project delivery, of both building services projects and multidisciplinary projects, is crucial.
Joining the established London Buildings senior leadership team, you will support with team management, growth and development, financial performance, client relationships and business development.

Main Role Responsibilities

• To lead residential projects of scale as the most senior Ramboll point of contact on a project. You will be required to deliver projects profitably and to the satisfaction of our clients, taking on full technical and commercial project leadership responsibilities internally including managing project financial performance, change and commercial risk.
• The successful candidate will have proven excellent engineering skills and abilities and is expected to demonstrate a full appreciation and delivery of residential building services design. Technical ability is essential. Ramboll are commissioned on technically challenging projects and digital innovation is one of our core values.
• Commercial and contractual competence. The successful candidate will have proven competence and experience in delivering projects whilst dealing with commercial and contractual issues.
• To further raise the profile and reputation of Ramboll’s residential offering in in London, the UK and internationally. Candidates will be expected to market our offering extensively via networking, business to business meetings, seminars, thought leadership and general business development.
• To support and develop the skills of our Building Services Engineers in all aspects of residential design.
• To contribute to develop and promote Ramboll’s multi-discipline capability in the local market.
• Excellent project management skills and a proven track record of successful project delivery.
• To attract talented recruits to grow a skilled, diverse, efficient, and highly regarded Ramboll Buildings team

From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is:

• Bachelors/Master’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) and Chartered Engineer, having a proven and demonstrable track record in your discipline
• In-depth knowledge of the residential market, in London and UK wide.
• Previous experience with leading and delivering major residential projects.
• A notable/growing profile and reputation as a highly regarded and trusted Building Services leader.
• Forward thinking and enthusiastic about digital design innovation and ‘smart design’ in increasingly digitalised construction arena.
• Solid client facing skills, experienced at presenting to clients, preparing and negotiating proposals, and procuring project resources.
• Proven ability to win business for the company. Understands the marketplace, the growth sectors and busy clients. Have knowledge of pipeline opportunities and the ability to support Ramboll to win.
• Ability to motivate and develop multidisciplinary professional teams.
• Demonstration of aptitude for team leadership and ambition for senior leadership career progression.
• Effective English oral and written communication skills

Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include:

• You are client focussed
• You demonstrate good attention to details and show pride in the work you produce
• You can motivate and inspire confidence both in your peers and client