Ramboll
Design Manager – Major Projects
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# Design Manager – Major Projects
We are seeking experienced Design Managers to lead the successful delivery of complex, high-value infrastructure schemes across the UK (and occasionally internationally). This role is ideal for a senior construction or engineering professional with Development Consent Order (DCO) experience and a background in regulated or nationally significant infrastructure projects.
You will oversee the end-to-end design management of large, multidisciplinary project teams on major capital and design-led ventures, including early concept, consenting, detailed design, construction, and handover. Key contributions will involve client engagement, governance, and business development, while driving organisational growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver major, complex infrastructure projects from inception to completion, including those contingent on DCOs
- Manage design processes, coordinating interfaces across large, multidisciplinary teams—internal resources, consultants, contractors, and supply chain partners
- Establish communication guidelines for discipline alignment, ensuring quality and progress in design solutions while meeting client needs and requirements
- Lead technical discussions with clients, acting as their senior representative in relationships with:
- Clients
- Regulators
- Statutory bodies
- Key stakeholders
- Champion health, safety, environmental, sustainability, and customer outcomes, embedding best practice across projects
- Conduct project and programme reviews to drive continuous improvement and lessons learned for future projects
- Support business development activities, including:
- Client engagement
- Bid leadership
- Preparation of winning proposals
- Mentor and develop the broader team, contributing to the strategic growth of the business
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Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field (a Master’s degree is preferred)
- Professional accreditation (e.g., Chartered Engineer) is required
- Proven track record in delivering large-scale, complex construction and/or design-led infrastructure projects
- Experience managing and directing large project teams (typically 100+ people), both insourced and outsourced
- Desirable sector experience in one or more of the following:
- Water & Wastewater Engineering
- Civil Engineering / Energy Infrastructure
- Highways & Transportation
- Aviation
- Rail
- Ability to deliver to demanding schedules, targets, and quality standards
Personal Attributes
- Strong leadership with the ability to motivate and develop teams
- Exceptional problem-solving and proactive mindset
- High-level stakeholder management, effective influence at senior levels in matrix and non-matrix environments
- High integrity, professionalism, and alignment with Ramboll’s values
- Commitment to sustainability and embedding Ramboll’s environmental goals
- Energy, positivity, and constructive challenge—driving prudent improvement
What We Offer
- Commitment to your professional development
- Leadership supported by Ramboll’s Leadership Principles
- Inclusive work culture—recognising and supporting individual unpredictability
- Inspiration from projects, colleagues, and clients
- Long-term perspective from a foundation-owned business model
- Flexible work environment
- 27 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Pension contributions matched by Ramboll
- Comprehensive private medical cover and life assurance
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About Ramboll
Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy firm founded in Denmark. Our purpose—driving sustainable change—guidelines our work to create thriving futures for both nature and people. With 18,000+ employees across 35 countries, we deliver innovative solutions in:
- Buildings
- Transport
- Water, Environment & Health
- Energy
- Management Consulting
- Architecture & Landscape
We combine local relevance with global expertise and empower you to shape tomorrow’s society.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)
At Ramboll, diversity strengthens our work. We actively foster inclusion, ensuring all employees flourish professionally. Work practices adapt to individual needs—if you require accessibility adjustments, please contact: job.advert.accessibility@ramboll.com
We invite candidates from all backgrounds and characteristics and work to make the application process inclusive for everyone.
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