MEP Rail Director

Job Title

MEP Rail Sector Director – Buildings Team

Overview

We invite you to bring your expertise as a Rail Sector focused Building Services Director to join our multi-disciplinary ‘Buildings’ team. You will be an inspirational leader, building new client relationships and supporting the growth and leadership of the rail sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead rail projects of scale as the most senior Ramboll point of contact, delivering projects profitably and to client satisfaction.
• Take full technical and commercial leadership, managing project financial performance, change and commercial risk.
• Apply excellent engineering skills and full appreciation of rail building services design incorporating digital engineering.
• Possess experience as CEM, CRE, DPE, PE or equivalent on rail schemes and be familiar with client technical assurance processes and railway standards.
• Demonstrate commercial and contractual competence when delivering projects.
• Raise the profile and reputation of Ramboll’s rail offering across the UK and internationally through networking, business meetings, seminars and thought leadership.
• Support and develop Building Services Engineers in all aspects of rail design by active competence management and training oversight.
• Contribute to develop and promote Ramboll’s multi‑discipline capability in the local market.
• Attract talented recruits to build a skilled, diverse, efficient, and highly regarded Ramboll Buildings team.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) and Chartered Engineer status.
• In‑depth knowledge of the rail sector, UK wide.
• Previous experience leading and delivering major rail projects.
• Notable and growing reputation as a highly regarded Building Services leader.
• Forward‑thinking and enthusiastic about digital design innovation and smart design.
• Strong client‑facing skills, experienced at presenting to clients, preparing and negotiating proposals, and procuring project resources.
• Proven ability to win business for the company, with knowledge of pipeline opportunities.
• Ability to motivate and develop multidisciplinary professional teams.
• Aptitude for team leadership and ambition for senior leadership career progression.
• Effective English oral and written communication skills.

Personal Qualities

• Client‑focused mindset.
• Attention to detail and pride in the work produced.
• Motivation to inspire confidence in peers and clients.

What We Offer

• Multiple possibilities to develop and specialise your talent in a global organisation.
• Investment in your development.
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles.
• Recognition for the unique person you are.
• Inspiration from colleagues, clients and projects.
• Long‑term thinking of a foundation‑owned company.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 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.

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Civil Engineering

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