Rambøll is establishing a new global department— Project Management & Delivery (PMD)—to lead the delivery of our largest and most complex infrastructure projects worldwide. This strategic initiative strengthens how we develop proposals, govern projects, and deliver consistently high-quality outcomes across the organization.
We are hiring Design Managers (DM) to lead the design efforts in major infrastructure projects of high complexity, scale, and visibility. These roles come with significant decision-authority for the design approach, design governance, requirements and interface management.
Join our Major Projects department as our new Design Manager and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.
The PMD sets the standard for delivery excellence by establishing robust governance, common ways of working, capability development, and knowledge sharing. Our ambition is for the PMD to be recognized as a trusted advisor to clients and a strategic enabler of successful project outcomes across Rambøll’s global portfolio.
As a Design Manager, you will be part of the PMD department and actively contribute to shaping the department’s direction, culture, and capabilities. You will work in close collaboration with Rambøll’s service lines and the PMD team comprising project directors, project managers, commercial managers, requirements managers, planners, interface managers, document controllers, and digital delivery specialists.
The PMD operates across borders and business units, and you will play a key role in delivering projects and proposals in an international, collaborative environment.
Define and execute the design approach for mega and large-scale infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with project goals, client requirements, and industry standards
Establish and maintain robust design governance frameworks, ensuring that design decisions are well-documented and adhere to regulatory requirements
Control and manage project requirements and interfaces, ensuring consistency and integration across disciplines and stages of the project
Track design decisions and assumptions and ensure proper change management processes are in place to handle modifications and updates effectively
Manage detailed design schedules, ensuring all design activities are aligned with project timelines and milestones
Promote the use of digital delivery and always look for ways to improve our outcome for the Client while also looking forward to future projects
Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional development
Contribute to major project pursuits and proposals, including bid strategy, budgeting, resource planning, risk assessment, and client engagement
Collaborate closely with international colleagues and contribute to cross-border projects, ensuring effective teamwork, inclusion, and knowledge sharing across geographies
An advanced degree in engineering (Civil Engineering with experience in bridges, tunnels, metro, marine, road, or rail), or equivalent project delivery experience
Strong experience leading design efforts for large-scale, complex infrastructure projects with accountability for delivery outcomes
Strong understanding of regulatory, technical, and operational challenges in major infrastructure projects, including cross-disciplinary coordination and modern design and delivery frameworks
Proven experience establishing and managing design governance and controlling project requirements and interfaces
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with professional fluency in English
Champion innovation and continuously raise the bar for delivery excellence
Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
Please submit your application and CV online. Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. 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 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.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential.