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Do you have a passion for decarbonising the world’s energy systems? Are you excited by working with a wide range of clients? Are you enthusiastic about working with a dynamic, collaborative and international team? Do you want the opportunity to be creative and deliver innovative solutions to complex engineering problems, while being a catalyst for sustainable change?

If so, we want to hear from you!

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Excellent career growth and development opportunities.
• Workplace flexibility with the ability to work from home to support your work / life balance

Ramboll is committed to ensuring equal opportunities and we welcome applications from under-represented groups in STEM such as women, LGBTQ and BME communities, and people with a disability.

Job Specification

We invite you to bring your professionalism and passion to the award-winning District Energy team at Ramboll, as we support our clients on their journey to net zero. You will contribute to exciting and innovative District Energy projects, focusing on energy master planning, heating and cooling systems and industrial decarbonisation. Our clients range from governments and local authorities to large private organisations, within the UK and around the world. Ramboll is a community of professionals working to create a more sustainable environment and future. Click the apply-button to send your application.

The Partner for Sustainable Change

In Ramboll, everyone has the opportunity to use their knowledge to create a better society and increase the quality of life of people and communities. Ramboll has just launched an ambitious strategy for the next 4 years, the "Partner for Sustainable Change". Within Energy, we are at the forefront of addressing the green transition and offer a holistic approach to energy that supports the sector on the journey towards more sustainable solutions.

You will join a global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in 1945. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies and people around the world. Ramboll operates a flexible working policy, and with this you will be part of an exciting team of experts, who respects each other and works towards a common goal.

You will join our District Energy Department

Ramboll is an international leader in the field of District Energy. In the UK, we have been at the forefront of developments in district heating since 1990s’. In this area we provide a one-stop shop of services based on unique knowledge and experience gained from a large number of projects, unmatched by other consultancies. We have provided consultancy services to more than 200 district heating systems worldwide, ranging from small village schemes to city-wide transmission networks.

As our new District Energy Engineer, you will be part of a dynamic and growing team, working on both national and international projects in collaboration with colleagues in Denmark, North America and other international businesses.

Our team’s market focus covers the full spectrum of district energy solutions; however, we are particularly in the district heating and district cooling sector which is projected to grow significantly in the UK in response to national targets to decarbonise heat. Ramboll is a recognized leader in the district heating and cooling sector, with decades of experience, and as such we play a key role in driving growth in the sector in the UK.

Your key tasks and responsibility will include:

• Supporting the team in delivering district energy projects ranging from feasibility to design; working on technical reports, producing calculations and drawings, and developing specifications.
• Supporting the Project Managers and take on individual tasks, including managing client relationships, project budgets, team resources.
• Supporting the Department in business development activities by supporting bid managers to write bids.

Your key deliverables within the first 12 months will be:

• Participate in a number of district energy projects and develop a successful track record of delivering quality and customer satisfaction
• Develop technical engineering skills in relevant software packages and design tools; some will be common to industry, and some are Ramboll specific.
• Proactively engage with the wider team and become a reliable and trusted member of the team.

Your starting point for constant growth

From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is:

• A post-graduate degree in mechanical, chemical, electrical, process, or energy engineering.
• A basic understanding of a wide range of low carbon technologies associated with heating and cooling.
• Experience in engineering desing projects, ideally design of mechanical systems such as combined heat and power (CHP), heat pumps, boilers, pumping, and/or ventilation systems.
• Some experience in the use of packaged software tools such as Energy Modelling, Hydrology Modelling, CAD and GIS.
• Working towards Chartered status within a recognised Professional Institution.

Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include:

• Genuine interest in contributing to the energy industry transition to net zero
• Ability to work in collaboratively and multitask with large volumes of work
• Effective business/technical communication and interpersonal skills

Welcome to our Energy division

Ramboll’s District Energy business is part of our Energy division, which is at the forefront of addressing the green energy transition and offers a holistic approach to energy that supports the sector on the journey towards more sustainable solutions. With 1,800 experts in 14 countries, covering the full spectrum of technologies and all parts of the value chain, we plan, design and implement energy solutions all over the world.

Ramboll in the United Kingdom

Ramboll is ranked a Top 10 consultant in the UK and has over 1,600 bright minds working across 17 offices to apply their passion to deliver innovative solutions across Energy, Buildings, Transport, and Environment & Health. We love seeing our talents develop and succeed and you will have opportunities to work on challenging and inspiring projects within an environment that is friendly, open and supportive.

How to apply

Apply online. Attach your CV, cover letter and relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start. We look forward to receiving your application.

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 from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

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 freedom to work your hours flexibly and our positive approach to hybrid working will help you to discover the split between home and office that works for you and your role.