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Head of Power Systems (m/f/d) UK & IrelandRamboll • Edinburgh, GB
Head of Power Systems (m/f/d) UK & Ireland

Head of Power Systems (m/f/d) UK & Ireland

Ramboll • Edinburgh, GB
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

This role can be place across our offices in the UK and Ireland

Are you driven to shape and lead Ramboll’s Power Systems market position in the UK with strategic vision and senior client influence?
Are you motivated to grow a consulting-led Power Systems business by opening doors, setting direction, and building a differentiated offer?
Do you want to leverage Ramboll’s global capabilities and multidisciplinary reputation to act as a technical authority and trusted advisor in the energy transition?

If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Power Systems Department as our new Head of Power Systems UK & Ireland and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

The Head of Power Systems, UK is responsible for shaping and leading Ramboll’s Power Systems market position in the UK. The role combines strategic freedom, senior client influence, and technical authority to grow a consulting-led Power Systems business that stands apart in a highly competitive market.

This is a senior leadership role with a clear mandate to set direction, open doors, and build a differentiated offer, leveraging Ramboll’s global capability, multidisciplinary strength, and reputation as a trusted advisor in the energy transition.

Your key responsibilities will be:

Market and strategy leadership

  • Set and execute the UK Power Systems strategy, aligned to network investment, system operability, and net zero drivers.
  • Shape Ramboll’s positioning beyond “study delivery” towards trusted system advisor roles.
  • Influence wider Energy UK & Ireland strategy through Power Systems insight and leadership.
  • Lead the UK priority sector for Transmission & Distribution

Client leadership and growth

  • Act as a senior client-facing leader with UK DNOs, TSOs, and major contractors.
  • Sponsor key frameworks, strategic pursuits, and long-term client relationships.
  • Lead critical client conversations on system risk, operability, and investment decision-making.

Technical authority and assurance

  • Provide senior technical oversight and assurance for complex power systems work.
  • Set expectations for quality, consistency, and compliance with Grid Code, ENA standards, and industry best practice.
  • Draw selectively on global expertise to strengthen UK delivery and credibility.

People and capability leadership

  • Lead and grow a high-performing UK Power Systems team with clear technical and leadership pathways.
  • Develop senior specialists who are recognised and trusted by clients.
  • Foster a consulting-led, collaborative, and inclusive culture.

Delivery and commercial stewardship

  • Provide senior oversight of portfolio performance, commercial discipline, and risk.
  • Intervene on priority or complex commissions where leadership presence adds value.

About you

Essential

  • Senior experience in consulting engineering within power systems, transmission, or distribution.
  • Strong track record working with UK DNOs, TSOs, and/or contractors.
  • Evident ability to operate as a trusted senior advisor to clients.
  • Proven leadership of professional teams in a consultancy environment.
  • Strong commercial judgement and comfort shaping bids, frameworks, and client strategy.
  • Degree in Electrical or Power Systems Engineering (or equivalent); chartership preferred.

Desirable

  • Experience spanning both transmission and distribution environments.
  • Exposure to large-scale infrastructure programmes or long-term frameworks.

What we can offer you

  • Commitment to your development
  • Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles
  • A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are
  • 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
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