Principal Civil Engineer

Do you want to be at the heart of the energy transition industry, guiding the public and private sector in the delivery of technologies and systems to meet global and national net zero targets? Are you looking to bring your expertise and enthusiasm into play in leading a global, high performing projects team delivering a range of innovative energy transition projects? Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative, and empowering culture?

If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Energy Transition team and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

As our new Principal Civil Engineer, you will join a high performing, multi-disciplinary project team delivering client value and innovative solutions in the energy transition sector.  We strive to improve the efficiency and sustainability of power generation plants, whether these are new-build or existing assets, including a range of low-carbon and renewable power generation, energy storage, and hydrogen projects. We also support the wider Ramboll business in the UK and internationally.

Your key responsibilities

• Preparation of feasibility studies, conceptual / detail designs, and contributions to associated reports.
• Technical evaluation and clarification of tenders, and preparation of technical specifications and schedules for inclusion in tender submissions.
• Reviewing contractors design submissions in accordance with contract specifications, applicable standards, regulations, and codes of practice.
• Preparing structural & civil design calculations and associated drawings
• Supervising and mentoring junior team members, encouraging them to contribute their ideas and supporting their initiatives to improve how we deliver our services.

Your new team

Ramboll is a leading engineering, design, and consultancy company with more than 17,000 experts working across 35 countries applying their passion to deliver innovative solutions in markets as diverse as Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health, Energy and Management Consulting. Our Energy Transition division is part of Ramboll Energy, working at the forefront of addressing green transition and offering a holistic approach that supports the sector on the journey towards more sustainable solutions. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering culture.

About you

From the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you can continue to grow with the company. Whilst we look forward to supporting your continued learning and development, for this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success.

• Relevant Engineering Degree, Chartered Engineer (IEng, CEng, MICE, MIStructE)
• Demonstrable and measurable experience involving large scale, EPC type construction projects.
• Understands the Owners Engineer relationship and compliance with internal and client-specific tools and processes.
• High IT literacy, together with experience in using relevant, industry standard engineering design and analysis software packages.
• Superior communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent coordination and time management skills to meet project deadlines when working as part of a global team or on individual assignments.
• Being willing and able to mentor / support less experienced engineers.

What we can offer you

• An outstanding opportunity to join our Energy Division, and team up with 2,000 experts in 14 countries, covering the full spectrum of technologies and all parts of the value chain.
• Competitive base salary and benefits package.
• Ongoing investment in your development.
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company

Work at the heart of sustainable change

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.

Ready to join us?

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

Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.

About Ramboll

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. We have more than 18,000 experts working across our global operations in 35 countries. Our experts are leaders in their fields, developing and delivering innovative solutions in diverse markets including Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, and Management Consulting. We invite you to contribute to a more sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering company. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we together shape the societies of tomorrow.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of what we do.

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.