Head of Power Systems (mfd) UK & Ireland

This role can be place across our offices in the UK and Ireland 

Are you driven to shape and lead Rambolls Power Systems market position in the UK with strategic vision and senior client influence
Are you motivated to grow a consulting-led Power Systems business by opening doors setting direction and building a differentiated offer
Do you want to leverage Rambolls global capabilities and multidisciplinary reputation to act as a technical authority and trusted advisor in the energy transition

If this sounds like you or youre curious to learn more then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Power Systems Department as our new Head of Power Systems UK & Ireland and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

The Head of Power Systems UK is responsible for shaping and leading Rambolls Power Systems market position in the UK. The role combines strategic freedom senior client influence and technical authority to grow a consulting-led Power Systems business that stands apart in a highly competitive market.

This is a senior leadership role with a clear mandate to set direction open doors and build a differentiated offer leveraging Rambolls global capability multidisciplinary strength and reputation as a trusted advisor in the energy transition.

Your key responsibilities will be:

Market and strategy leadership

• Set and execute the UK Power Systems strategy aligned to network investment system operability and net zero drivers.
• Shape Rambolls positioning beyond study delivery towards trusted system advisor roles.
• Influence wider Energy UK & Ireland strategy through Power Systems insight and leadership.
• Lead the UK priority sector for Transmission & Distribution

Client leadership and growth

• Act as a senior client-facing leader with UK DNOs TSOs and major contractors.
• Sponsor key frameworks strategic pursuits and long-term client relationships.
• Lead critical client conversations on system risk operability and investment decision-making.

Technical authority and assurance

• Provide senior technical oversight and assurance for complex power systems work.
• Set expectations for quality consistency and compliance with Grid Code ENA standards and industry best practice.
• Draw selectively on global expertise to strengthen UK delivery and credibility.

People and capability leadership

• Lead and grow a high-performing UK Power Systems team with clear technical and leadership pathways.
• Develop senior specialists who are recognised and trusted by clients.
• Foster a consulting-led collaborative and inclusive culture.

Delivery and commercial stewardship

• Provide senior oversight of portfolio performance commercial discipline and risk.
• Intervene on priority or complex commissions where leadership presence adds value.

About you

Essential

• Senior experience in consulting engineering within power systems transmission or distribution.
• Strong track record working with UK DNOs TSOs and/or contractors.
• Evident ability to operate as a trusted senior advisor to clients.
• Proven leadership of professional teams in a consultancy environment.
• Strong commercial judgement and comfort shaping bids frameworks and client strategy.
• Degree in Electrical or Power Systems Engineering (or equivalent); chartership preferred.

Desirable

• Experience spanning both transmission and distribution environments.
• Exposure to large-scale infrastructure programmes or long-term frameworks.

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.

We recognise that some candidates only apply when they tick every box. However passion and potential often outweigh a perfect resume and Rambolls supportive learning culture can help you grow. So if this role resonates with you but you dont meet all the requirements we encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this opportunity or another within our team.

Deadline: 05/06/2026

Do you have any questions

Contact: Director of Business Area Energy Steve Horrax

Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll

Ramboll is a global architecture engineering and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company founded in Denmark we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So thats where we start and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll employs more than 18000 people globally across 35 countries. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings Transport Water Environment & Health Energy Management Consulting and Architecture & Landscape. Combining local experience with global knowledge we help shape the societies of tomorrow.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time