Head of Sustainability - Transport UK&I

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Head of Sustainability - Transport UK&I

Any Ramboll UK & Ireland office

This senior role shapes the sustainability agenda across Ramboll's transport client community and the wider business. A focal point for sustainability across the global transport and UK businesses, working alongside peers in the Buildings, Energy, Environment and Management consulting divisions as well as other specialisms and key accounts.
The role requires a proven track record as a sustainability lead, with an ability to communicate material of a specialist sustainability nature clearly and be able to influence senior stakeholders.

If this sounds like you, or you're curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Transport team as our new Head of Sustainability and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

As part of the Transport Leadership team, the Team Leader will be responsible for developing and implementing Ramboll's sustainability strategy across the transport market. This position supports engagement with clients and collaborators. You will be an experienced, inspiring and inclusive leader with a proven track record in guiding and developing teams as direct line reports but also virtually through the Sustainability Steering Group and across all transport teams. You will provide an outward perspective with a view to further shaping and broadening client accounts and relationships though bringing a new dimension to the team and enhancing the client dialogue at senior level in partnership with other senior Ramboll leaders and key account managers.

This role requires an understanding of the political landscape and how to shape the development of policy at a senior level with a view to Ramboll being seen as a strategic advisor in this field.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Develop strategy and ambitions for driving Ramboll's sustainability unifying themes into Transport UK
• Identify and develop innovative sustainable solutions for complex challenges
• Lead other members of the Ramboll UK and Group transport sustainability groups to deliver cross-team sustainability initiatives
• Undertake research into sustainability issues and provide guidance to the wider team
• Support the key account and client management programs by engaging with external parties to understand and shape their sustainability journey
• Develop value propositions on sustainability topics as strategic advisory services for clients
• Enhance and differentiate Ramboll bids by responding effectively to sustainability requirements

About you

• Honour's or Master's degree in a sustainability related subject
• Chartered engineer or environmentalist and member of a relevant professional institution
• Experience of identifying and tackling sustainability issues at a strategic level
• Good working knowledge of sustainability issues within the transport market
• Experience or knowledge of sustainable delivery processes and requirements common to large infrastructure clients
• A confident and professional manner, coupled with excellent communication skills, with clients and colleagues alike, to ensure clarity in all situations and to effectively influence
• Ability to work well under pressure and proven ability to deliver to deadlines

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 and CV online. We invite diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants from all groups to apply.

We recognise that some candidates only apply when they tick every box. However, passion and potential often outweigh a perfect resume and Ramboll's supportive learning culture can help you grow. So if this role resonates with you but you don't meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this opportunity or another within our team.

Deadline: 19/09/2025

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.

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