Head of Department

Do you want to be at the heart of the energy transition industry, guiding the public and private sector in the delivery of technologies and systems to meet global and national net zero targets? Are you looking to bring your expertise and enthusiasm into play in leading a global, high performing projects team delivering a range of innovative energy transition projects? Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative and empowering culture?

If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Energy Transition team and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

As our new Head of Major Projects you will provide executive leadership as part of a multi-national major projects group delivering large scale, multi-disciplined EPCM projects across a wide range of energy transition related industries and clients. In this extremely visible role you will lead in developing strong relationships with existing and new clients, growing our business in terms of revenue and geographical footprint, and strengthening our reputation as a trusted advisor to our customers.

Your key responsibilities

• Executive oversight of a high performing team of Project Managers, providing leadership and support throughout all stages from enquiry, tendering, resource mobilisation, delivery, and handover.
• Acting as the Ramboll sponsor with overall accountability for sourcing and delivering major projects in the conceptual and detailed design of energy transition schemes.
• Providing technical and commercial guidance to project teams at all phases to address risk, and ensure projects are delivered to schedule and budget.
• Implement and/or manage robust monitoring and reporting mechanisms for real time visibility of progress, identifying and addressing deviations, and submitting scheduled and ad-hoc reports to internal and external stakeholders.
• Driving an inclusive and collaborative culture within the group, where all team members regardless of seniority, are encouraged to contribute ideas for continuous improvement and innovation.

Your new team

You will be part of the global Energy Transition team, working across several business areas including Power-to-X, Gas Infrastructure, Energy Intensive Industries, Bio Energy/Power Generation, and Offshore Energy. Based in one of our flagship Denmark offices (Esbjerg or Vejle) you will join an established and vibrant team who are passionate about creating clean future energies. You will collaborate with local and international colleagues and play a critical role in defining and delivering projectsthat involve multiple clients in countries across Europe.

About you

From the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you can continue to grow with the company. Whilst we look forward to supporting your continued learning and development, for this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success.

• Significant and measurable experience in Project Management, ideally within the energy sector or renewable energy projects or similar experience e.g., within O&G downstream.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, with experience in leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of the energy transition market, including renewable energy technologies, regulatory frameworks, and industry trends.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical mindset with a strong problem-solving ability.

What we can offer you

• An outstanding opportunity to join our Energy Division, and team up with 2,000 experts in 14 countries, covering the full spectrum of technologies and all parts of the value chain.
• Competitive base salary and benefits package.
• Ongoing investment in your development.
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company

Work at the heart of sustainable change

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. 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. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realise their full potential.

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV, cover letter, etc.

Thank you for taking the time to apply We look forward to receiving your application.

About Ramboll

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. We have more than 18,000 experts working across our global operations in 35 countries. Our experts are leaders in their fields, developing and delivering innovative solutions in diverse markets including Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, and Management Consulting. We invite you to contribute to a more sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering company. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we together shape the societies of tomorrow.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of what we do.

We believe in the strength of diversity and know that unique experiences and perspectives are vital for creating truly sustainable societies. Therefore, we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone can flourish and reach their potential. 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.

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

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