Ramboll
German Speaking Project Management Director - TRANSPORT PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM
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German-Speaking Project Management Director – UK Transport Team
Location
Birmingham, London, Chester, Southampton, Edinburgh, Exeter, United Kingdom & Ireland
About the Role
Ramboll is seeking a German-speaking Project Management Director to join our UK Transport team. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced project professional with a strong track record of delivering complex infrastructure programmes across sectors including transport, highways, ports, aviation, energy, and water.
You will take a leading role in managing multidisciplinary projects—from concept to delivery—overseeing project governance, commercial performance, client relationships, and high-performing teams. As a key senior leader, you will work across the UK, Ireland, and Europe, coordinating with German-speaking teams while managing delivery through our UK & Ireland-based project teams.
This role also involves developing German-speaking client relationships and contributing to the growth of Ramboll’s project management capabilities. The position offers flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to shape major infrastructure projects for a diverse range of public and private sector clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver major, complex infrastructure projects from inception to completion
- Provide overall accountability for project performance, including:
- Safety, programme, cost, quality, risk, and change control
- Act as the client’s senior representative, managing relationships with:
- Clients, regulators, statutory bodies, and key stakeholders
- Lead and coordinate large mult-disciplinary teams, including:
- Internal resources, consultants, contractors, and supply chain partners
- Plan and manage design stages, ensuring high-quality, safe, and compliant solutions
- Oversee procurement strategies and contract management (e.g., NEC, ICE, FIDIC, Design & Build)
- Champion health, safety, sustainability, and customer outcomes, embedding best practice
- Prepare and present governance reports, monthly progress updates, and financial forecasts to stakeholders
- Undertake project and programme reviews to drive continuous improvement and lessons learned
- Support and lead business development activities, including:
- Client engagement, bid leadership, and winning proposal preparation
- Contribute to the strategic growth of Ramboll’s business and the professional development of the team
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Sectors & Experience (Highly Desirable)
Experience in one or more of the following sectors:
- Water & Wastewater Engineering
- Civil Engineering / Energy Infrastructure
- Highways & Transportation
- Aviation
- Rail
Experience in DCO processes or consent management is advantageous.
Skills, Experience & Attributes
Must-Have Competencies
- Fluent German (spoken and written)
- Proven track record delivering large-scale, complex construction/design-led infrastructure projects
- Extensive experience in:
- Project, financial, programme, and resource management (with multi-million-pound budgets)
- Managing and directing large project teams (often 100+ people, both internal and external)
- Strong project controls capability, using data-driven decision-making
- Exceptional stakeholder management, influencing at senior levels in both matrix and non-matrix environments
- Collaborative, curious, and change-competent leadership, driving continuous improvement
- Demonstrable ability to meet demanding schedules, targets, and quality standards
- Business development capability, including leading proposal bids and writing successful proposals
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Desirable Qualifications & Accreditations
- Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction, or related discipline
- Chartered Engineer status (e.g., ICE, APM, CIOB, RICS, PMP)
- Membership in a relevant professional institution (e.g., ICE)
- Health & Safety qualification (e.g., SMSTS, NEBOSH)
Why Join Ramboll?
We offer:
- A commitment to your professional development
- Leadership aligned with Ramboll’s core values
- A welcoming, inclusive culture that celebrates individuality
- Inspiration, purpose, and challenging projects
- Long-term sustainability vision (as a ** foundation-owned company** )
- Flexible work arrangements
- 27 days annual leave + public holidays
- Matched pension contributions
- Private medical cover and life assurance
About Ramboll
As a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company, Ramboll drives sustainable, people-centred change across buildings, transport, water, environment, energy, and architecture. We combine local expertise with global insights to shape tomorrow’s societies.
Our culture prioritises openness, curiosity, and responsible leadership.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Ramboll is committed to diversity and inclusion, valuing different perspectives as key to innovation. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are happy to accommodate accessibility needs. For further details, contact our EDI team at [email protected].
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