Façade Lead UK

Job Description

Job Description: Façade Lead UK 

London/Manchester/Birmingham

We invite you to bring your enthusiasm and expertise into play as you lead and develop our team of Facades engineers and consultants. Do you want to play a key role in setting the direction for our Facades team? Do you want to join us and be at the forefront of Facades excellence? Do you want to help us create a sustainable future and work on inspiring projects and innovative solutions that aim to set the standard among our peers? 

If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our team as our new Director (Facades lead UK) and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future. 

 Your new role and team 

As our new Head of Department -Facades, you will play a pivotal role in developing and growing our team. The team boasts an extensive portfolio of projects, both ongoing and in the pipeline, with a global reach and across diverse sectors. The continuous expansion of our project portfolio reflects our commitment to excellence and innovation in the field of Facades. 

With an already established team, we find ourselves in the next phase of expansion and development, presenting a unique opportunity for you to further develop the Facades team into a market leading entity to contribute to our success as an integral part of our expanding department. 

As our new Head of Department - Facades, you will need to develop and maintain excellent client relationships while having great leadership skills with first rate communication to keep driving excellence from the team. 

This is a key senior role within our nearly 70 strong Advisory & Consultancy group and wider 550 strong UK Buildings team. The role reports into the Service Line Director Advisory & Consultancy 

Your Key Responsibilities Will Be:

• Instil purpose and set the direction for and grow the Facades team, leading by example.  
• Develop and implement the strategic plan for the Facades team that aligns with the broader national strategies and services offered by Ramboll. 
• Create a culture of openness and inclusion and ultimately be responsible for the pastoral care, performance, reward, development, and training of the people within the team. 
• Foster a collaborative environment within the team and extending that collaboration to other parts of the business unit and the company as a whole. 
• Building and maintaining a positive professional image, being recognized as a knowledgeable and trustworthy contact for clients.  
• Taking the lead in preparing competitive bids and proposals to secure projects or contracts. 
• Stay ahead of market trends and client demands to shape new opportunities for growth.  
• Maintain and grow a strong client base, building trusted long-term relationships. 
• Act as a work winner, securing new projects through strong client engagement, compelling proposals, and market reputation.  
• Drive R&D in façade engineering, exploring material science, performance optimisation, and sustainability. 
• Collaborate with research institutions, universities, and technology partners to remain at the forefront of façade innovation.  
• Lead and inspire adoption of AI, generative design, computational modelling, and advanced tools development. 
• Develop new service within the team based on market research and needs. 

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. 

These Include:

• 10+ years’ experience in façade industry, with significant leadership and business development experience.  
• Extensive experience in the facade industry, demonstrating in-depth knowledge and expertise. 
• Proven experience and demonstrated success in work winning, client care, and generating repeat business.  
• Extensive experience in a considerable client-facing role, bringing a new set of client contacts to the position. 
• Robust network of existing client relations. 
• Effective communication skills with the ability to inspire, influence, and negotiate.  
• Proven experience as a team leader with a track record of managing resource requirements, facilitating career development, and fostering effective team collaboration. 
• Proven track record of successfully delivering projects, particularly with large-scale, multi-disciplinary projects.  
• Proficient technical knowledge of façades. 
• Recognised industry profile and active involvement in professional networks. 
• Excellent leadership, client engagement, and stakeholder management skills. 

What we can offer you 

• Investment in your development  
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles 
• Be valued for the unique person you are  
• Never be short of 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 

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. 

We recognise that some candidates only apply when they tick every box. However, passion and potential often outweigh a perfect resume and Ramboll’s supportive learning culture can help you grow. So if this role resonates with you but you don't meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply. 

Deadline: 30/11/2025

Please note we will be reviewing applications on ongoing basis, and may close the applications early.

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

Ramboll in the United Kingdom 

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. Ramboll has a proven track record of sustainable and responsible business and is a top ten engineering and environmental and sustainability consultancy in the UK, with more than 1,500 employees across 16 offices working towards a more sustainable future. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Environment & Health, and Energy. Strong values guide what we do and drive an inclusive, collaborative, and highly flexible culture that values people and ideas. Explore and nurture your own passion, expertise, and creativity at Ramboll through work that benefits our people, partners, nature, and society.

An equal opportunity employer 

Equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment, where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics, in addition to the Protected Characteristics as set out in the Equality Act, (2010). As a Disability Confident Committed employer, Ramboll ensures opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please reach out to our recruitment team to discuss any adjustments that you might require during the application process. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. When you join Ramboll, you’ll have the ability to work your hours flexibly through our positive and inclusive approach to work. 

Additional Information

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