Senior/Principal Structural Engineer

Overview

In this role you will lead and contribute to a range of award-winning building structures projects, collaborating with top architects and clients. You’ll shape design concepts, advocate low-carbon solutions, and mentor engineers within a collaborative, inclusive culture. The position offers growth within a global, foundation-owned firm with a strong sustainability focus and international project exposure. You will help deliver impactful built environments while advancing Ramboll’s mission to create a sustainable future.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 27 days holiday per year
• Private medical insurance
• Flexible working (hybrid)

Responsibilities

• Develop and agree structural concepts and design philosophies
• Inspire and enthuse the engineers and technicians on your projects
• Liaise with clients and collaborators, representing Ramboll at project meetings
• Take ownership as day-to-day lead on a project or part of a project
• Push the boundaries of low-carbon design

Key requirements

• Chartered engineer (IStructE/ICE) or international equivalent
• Excellent communicator capable of explaining complex engineering principles clearly
• Track record on projects with high design standards, sustainability, or reuse of existing assets
• Experience in design of primary construction materials (steel, concrete, timber); MMC knowledge beneficial
• Passion for sustainable solutions
• Multidisciplinary mindset and willingness to learn broader building design aspects
• Interest in the commercial aspects of engineering services projects and managing project change
• Experience in assessment, retrofit, and alteration of existing structures
• Exposure to construction supervision, building investigation and structural testing

• Strong communication
• Collaborative mindset
• Curiosity and problem-solving
• Structural design for steel, concrete and timber
• Low-carbon design execution
• Experience with MMC (Modern Methods of Construction)

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