Head of Department, Major Bridges

Job Description

Ramboll Transport is building our transport and infrastructure large projects division through our Transport Major Projects Spearhead. We are on a journey to build a stronger, more agile and resilient transport and infrastructure project delivery organisation to facilitate this growth.

Ramboll has an enriched tradition in the design and delivery of some the world’s most iconic and complex bridge projects. We are deeply committed to our Nordic heritage and in parallel servicing society and our clients with sustainable solutions. With our independent and unique ownership structure these values are at the heart of everything we do, we are a purpose driven organisation and are in pursuit of our next evolutionary step.

The role

We are seeking to find a senior and internationally recognised Bridge leader who is capable of bringing the best of their extensive experience into our organisation, to help support top management with the direction and growth of the major projects portfolio within large and complex bridges. The role will be to lead a team, work with Engineers, Owners and Contractors in the consulting and engineering space for both Client side and Design and Build projects within Denmark and internationally.

As our Major Bridges Head of Department, you will be given a broad mandate to grow your team, develop your people, grow the project portfolio, support existing and future complex bridge projects. The team members in the department have a mix of nationalities, backgrounds and skills, and are all eager to be frontrunners in the design and execution of complex bridge structures.

The role is based in Copenhagen. Short term international travel is to be expected as is reasonable with a senior position of this nature. Your team will be part of the Major Projects Spearhead with bridge teams in Finland, Denmark and the UK delivering some of the most complex bridge projects on the market. Within Denmark you will work closely with 150 bridge design colleagues in other departments. Ramboll’s bridge teams work collectively on the large projects bringing the best of international and local designers together to execute successful projects.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Team growth, development and leadership
• Complex bridge design management, oversight and mentoring
• Project Pipeline and Orderbook growth
• Commercial and Technical management of key projects
• Market Strategy and execution 
• Working with top management and corporate stakeholders for the development of the market 
• To inspire, motivate and engage with our employees, partners and customers through inclusive leadership, and with natural drive and curiosity
• Collaborating with leaders across the company to support strong collaboration and ensure resource allocation for the benefit of our employees and clients' projects
• Active participation in innovation, automation and digitalization within our existing and future service areas

About our ideal candidate:

• Strong demonstratable experience with roles held in senior leadership for engineering, design, Owner and Contractors working on major bridge and transport projects
• Has civil infrastructure experience with a focus on large and or complex bridge design
• Very good communication skills in written and spoken English with language skills in Danish or German as viewed positively
• M.Sc. in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Affiliation and memberships with professional bodies such as the Institution of Civil Engineers and similar recognised within the industry
• Documented experience as a project manager and personnel management from a consulting company, utility or authority
• A strong passion for creating sustainable solutions
• Enthusiastic about developing the employees and managers of the future
• Great business understanding

What we can offer the candidate:

• An opportunity to make a lasting impression and legacy for Ramboll and the transport and infrastructure market 
• Flexible working
• Permanent employment
• To join and lead a truly talented, diverse and international team in Copenhagen
• Investing in your development
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our leadership principles
• Be appreciated for the unique person you are
• Become part of a foundation-owned company, which ensures long-term and independent development
• Pension scheme via PFA including paid health insurance

Are you ready to become part of Ramboll? Send us your application, including an updated CV. We work to promote diversity, which is why we encourage applicants from all groups to apply.

Application deadline: 10.08.2025.

Thank you for considering this option at Ramboll! We look forward to receiving your application.

Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll in Denmark

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering and management consulting company. We are a foundation-owned organization with a focus on people, founded in Denmark. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a world where both nature and people thrive. That is our starting point – and it is what guides us in our work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act, and openness and curiosity are an important part of our culture. Ramboll in Denmark currently consists of more than 4000 employees spread across 12 offices. Ramboll's experts deliver innovative solutions across Construction, Transport, Energy, Water, Management Consulting, Environment & Health, and Architecture & Landscape.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are 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 also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at job.advert.accessibility@ramboll.com with such requests.