German Speaking Principal Project Manager / Associate Project Manager, TRANSPORT PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM

Job DescriptionBirmingham/London/Chester/Southampton/Edinburgh/Exeter, United Kingdom and IrelandRamboll is seeking German-speaking Principal Project Managers and Associate Project Managers to join our growing Transport team in the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to bring your project management expertise to a diverse portfolio of transport and infrastructure projects across the civils, highways, ports, aviation, energy and water sectors. You will play a key role in delivering project and programme management services for both internal and external clients, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing client relationships, and driving the successful delivery of complex schemes that support sustainable mobility and future-ready infrastructure. Working across the UK, Ireland and Europe, you will confidently engage with German speaking clients and stakeholders while collaborating closely with Ramboll's teams. We offer flexible working arrangements, although occasional travel will be required to support project delivery and client engagement.To succeed in this role, you must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and experience of managing the design process and construction of transport projects. Are you our new project manager?You will join our Project Managementexcellence teamYou will be part of our wider project management community delivering a wide range of major transport construction projects in the UK and Ireland and overseas. The work is challenging, exciting and involves dealing with clients and a broad range of stakeholders, consequently it is vital for applicants to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and are able to form close and effective working relationships.Our team’s culture is one based on inclusion, collaboration, openness and support, where enjoyment and passion in our work are fundamental. Ramboll offers flexible and part-time working arrangements.We are looking for an enthusiastic, confident, capable and professional individual at the start of their project management journey keen to develop in line with international project management standards and interested in progressing to lead and manage increasingly more challenging and complex projects.ResponsibilitiesResponsible for the successful delivery of projects from inception to completion ensuring scope, contracts, budgets and QA procedures are all in place and maintained through the project lifecycle.Management of the production of technical and commercial specifications, drawings and schedules that comply with the scope of services.Management of the design process through design workshops and cluster meetings for small projects, or providing direct support as an Assistant Project Manager on larger schemes.Preparing and distributing as appropriate Monthly Reports, meeting minutes and (MS Project) programmes, and deliver (MS PowerPoint) presentations as and when required.Interfacing with the internal Planning team as necessary for the production/updating of programmes on larger projects (typically generated in Primavera P6 format).Facilitating risk management workshops for both design and project related elements.Management of sub-consultants, typically external quantity surveyors, architects, landscape architects, specialist designers and the like.Ensuring that fees/costs are prepared on time and correctly submitted to the Client with all necessary supporting information to facilitate prompt payment.Managing change within the project scope whilst ensuring delivery to Client satisfaction.Management of bid teams and preparation of proposals for multi-disciplinary tenders.You will be expected to develop positive working relationships with clients, contractors, internal departments, relevant stakeholders and authorities in discharging our appointment.About youFluent in German (both speaking and writing)Minimum HNC/HND in a Civil Engineering or related discipline, however a relevant degree is preferred.Preferably a member or associate member of an appropriate construction focused association or institute (e.g. APM, ICE etc), or if not currently a member of such organisation you will be required to work towards and achieve this qualification within a reasonable agreed timeframe.Experience of health and safety legislation, including CDM Regulations.Knowledge and Understanding of the various types of procurement methods for construction projects and the contract/commercial administration requirements (e.g. NEC, JCT, ACE, ICE, GC Works, FIDIC)Excellent communication and IT skills are essential.Experience in a project management role in the construction industry, preferably within a multidisciplinary engineering design consultancy. Experience of bid management for multi-disciplinary opportunities.Experience of construction and the design processes. Ability to write high quality reports and be able to interrogate financial information.You have the ability to manage multiple stakeholder requirements and then communicate these requirements back to the project teams, often across geographical borders. Capable of working on multiple projects and to be able to prioritise work accordinglyWhat we can offer youCommitment to your developmentLeaders guided by our Leadership PrinciplesA culture that welcomes you as the unique person you areInspiration from colleagues, clients, and projectsThe long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company Flexible work environmentReady to join us?Please submit your application and CV online. We invite diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants from all groups to apply.Work at the heart of sustainable change with RambollRamboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, 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. 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 employs more than 18,000 people globally across 35 countries. 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.Equality, Diversity, and InclusionEquality, 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 View email address on us.fitly.work with such requests.​SummaryType: Full-timeFunction: Project ManagementExperience level: Mid-Senior LevelIndustry: Civil Engineering