Job Description
Senior Structural Engineer
London
We invite you to bring your talent and passion into play as you take an active role in delivering a wide range of interesting projects of different scales, complexities, structural forms and materials within a Top 10 consultancy. If you crave a challenging role but need flexibility and work-life balance, our new Senior Structural Engineer position may be ideal for you. We are very interested in talking to people who are looking for a new challenge or may be on a career break and are thinking about returning to consultancy.
Are you our new Senior Structural Engineer? Click the “I’m interested” button to send your application.
Inviting bright minds
Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative and empowering culture? We work to create a sustainable future and our inspiring projects and innovative solutions aim to set the standard among our peers. You will join a foundation-owned global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in 1945. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies and people around the world.
You will join our Industry and Infrastructure Facilities team in London
As our new Senior Structural Engineer, you will be part of our Industry and Infrastructure Facilities team in our London office working on a range of exciting local landmarks as well as national and international projects. This team delivers projects across sectors such as Rail, Aviation, Data Centres and other critical facilities, combining sector-specific technical expertise with Ramboll’s broader multidisciplinary capabilities. We have won many awards for our work, regularly support research and have a very collaborative culture. We operate a fun and inquisitive office environment and actively encourage design flair and innovative solutions.
Your key tasks and responsibilities will involve:
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Develop and agree structural concepts and design philosophies
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Inspire and enthuse the engineers and technicians on your projects
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Liaise with clients and collaborators, representing Ramboll at project meetings
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Take ownership as day-to-day lead on a project or part of a project
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Push the boundaries of low-carbon design
Your key deliverables over the first 12 months will be:
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Grow and maintain a network of contacts and be a great ambassador for Ramboll
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Lead the design process for a project (size suitable for level of experience)
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Outside day-to-day project work, collaborate with colleagues from the London team and beyond to support implementation of various aspects of the Ramboll Business Plan
Your starting point for constant growth
From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. We provide growth and development opportunities in a supportive environment with flexible and hybrid working, and care about our people’s wellbeing.
For this role, we believe your starting point is:
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Chartered with the IStructE, ICE, or international equivalent
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An excellent communicator capable of explaining complex engineering principles in plain language, verbally, in writing, and through sketching
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Demonstrable experience in at least one of the following infrastructure sectors: Rail, Aviation, Data Centres (or other critical facilities); experience across multiple sectors is highly desirable
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A track record of working on projects with high levels of design, sustainability, or re-use of existing assets
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Experience in the design of primary construction materials (steel, concrete, timber) and a good general knowledge of building construction; experience of MMC would be beneficial.
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A passion for sustainable solutions
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A multidisciplinary mindset and an aptitude for learning about the wider aspects of building design
Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include:
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Great with people
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Diverse in outlook and with something different to bring to the table
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A curiosity to explore – ‘is there a better way to do this’
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Happy to ask questions and to answer them!
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Willingness to take responsibility for your projects and development
Essential requirements:
We are also interested in any experience you may have in the following areas, but these are not essential:
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Assessment, retrofit and alteration of existing structures
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Construction supervision, building investigation and structural testing
Welcome to our Buildings division
As one of the top 10 building designers in the world, Ramboll works on more than 10,000 building projects each year. 5,000 experts across the world specialise in creating more innovative, sustainable and liveable buildings. We place particular emphasis on our liveable buildings concept where we balance the cultural, social and physical values of buildings, to improve the quality of life for building users.
Ramboll in the United Kingdom
Ramboll is ranked a Top 10 consultant in the UK and has 1,300 bright minds working across 17 offices to apply their passion to deliver innovative solutions across society. We love seeing our talents develop and succeed and you will have opportunities to work on challenging and inspiring projects within an environment that is friendly, open and supportive.
Ramboll offers the opportunity to be part of a dynamic organisation in the rapidly growing Engineering and Consultancy sector in the UK. We offer a competitive salary, alongside 27 days holiday per year, private medical insurance and flexible working.
How to apply
Apply online. Attach your CV, cover letter and relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start. We look forward to receiving your application.
