Project Management Director Major Projects (any Ramboll UK&I office)

Project Management Director Major Projects

Any Ramboll UK&I office

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Management Director Major Projects to lead the successful delivery of complex high-value infrastructure schemes across the UK (and occasionally internationally). This role is ideally suited to a senior construction or engineering professional with a strong background in regulated or nationally significant infrastructure projects and Development Consent Order (DCO) experience being an advantage. 

You will be accountable for the leadership of large multidisciplinary project teams and the end-to-end delivery of major capital and design-led projects from early concept and consenting through detailed design construction and handover. You will also play a key role in client engagement governance and business development contributing to the continued growth of the organisation.

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 clients senior representative managing relationships with clients regulators statutory bodies and key stakeholders
• Lead and coordinate large multi-disciplinary teams including internal resources consultants contractors and supply chain partners
• Plan and manage design stages ensuring the production and delivery of high-quality safe and compliant design solutions
• Oversee procurement strategies and contract management (e.g. NEC ICE FIDIC Design & Build)
• Champion health safety environmental sustainability and customer outcomes embedding best practice across projects
• Prepare and present governance reports monthly progress updates and financial forecasts to senior leadership and clients
• Undertake project and programme reviews to drive continuous improvement and lessons learned
• Support and lead business development activities including client engagement bid leadership and preparation of winning proposals
• Contribute to the professional development of the wider team and the strategic growth of the business

Sectors & Project Types

Experience in one or more of the following sectors is highly desirable:

• Water & Wastewater Engineering
• Civil Engineering / Energy Infrastructure
• Highways & Transportation
• Aviation
• Rail

Skills Experience & Attributes

• Proven track record delivering large-scale complex construction and/or design-led infrastructure projects
• Understanding of DCO processes and/or consented infrastructure environments would be an advantage.
• Extensive experience in project financial programme and resource management including multi-million-pound budgets or fees
• Experience managing and directing large project teams (often 100 people) both insourced and outsourced
• Strong project controls capability with confidence using data and analysis to drive decision-making
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior levels in both matrix and non-matrix environments
• Highly collaborative curious and confident leader capable of driving change and continuous improvement
• Demonstrable experience delivering to demanding schedules targets and quality standards
• Business development capability including leading bids and writing winning proposals

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering Construction or a related discipline
• Chartered Engineer or equivalent (e.g. ICE APM CIOB RICS PMP)
• Member of a relevant professional institution (e.g. ICE)
• Health & Safety qualification (e.g. SMSTS NEBOSH) desirable

What we can offer you

• Commitment to your development
• Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles
• A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are
• Inspiration from colleagues clients and projects
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company
• Flexible work environment
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Matched pension contributions
• Private medical cover and life assurance

Ready to join us

Please submit your application and CV online. We invite diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants from all groups to apply.

Deadline: 31/01/2026

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Additional Information :

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

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time