Job Description

Are you passionate about circular economy and whole life carbon? Do you want to help our clients be All In On Sustainability? Are you passionate about developing others and encouraging their growth?
If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Sustainable Solutions team as our new Associate Circular Economy and Whole Life Carbon Consultant – Buildings and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.
Your new role
As our new Associate Circular Economy and Whole Life Carbon Consultant, you will spearhead the integration of circular economy and whole life carbon principles across all stages of building projects, from conception to completion along with providing leadership and management to the team. You will work closely with engineering colleagues in our structures, MEP, facades and other disciplines to provide an end-to-end, integrated circular economy and whole life carbon service for Ramboll clients. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with whole life carbon and circular economy experts from diverse sectors and geographical regions. Your expertise will be instrumental in promoting circular design and construction practices that reduce whole life carbon, ultimately contributing to a more resilient and environmentally conscious built environment.
Your key responsibilities will be:

• Circular Economy Strategy Development: Devise innovative Circular Economy (CE) strategies tailored to each project, with a focus on optimising resource efficiency and minimising waste, while creating future proof built assets
  
• Whole Life Carbon Strategy Development: Develop innovative Whole Life Carbon (WLC) strategies for each project with a view to influence design teams by providing appropriate sustainable material and procurement solutions to lower the impact of projects
  
• Stakeholder Engagement: Lead workshops and presentations with clients, design teams, planners, and developers to advocate for and increase understanding of the adoption of circular design and construction methodologies
  
• Mentorship and Collaboration: Serve as a mentor to colleagues at all levels, from recent graduates to senior directors, providing guidance on circular economy principles and best practices. Actively participate in internal working groups and collaborate with circular economy experts from diverse sectors and geographical regions
  
• Project Leadership: Plan, manage, and delegate deliverables efficiently, ensuring high-quality outcomes. Strong project management skills are essential. The Sustainable Solutions team are an integral part of multi-disciplinary project delivery, and work across all Buildings disciplines and cross-market on energy, transport, and other sectors. A collaborative mindset is a key driver to Confidential success in this role. Lead or support pre-redevelopment, pre-refurbishment, and pre-demolition audit processes in collaboration with other Ramboll teams. Your expertise will contribute to identifying opportunities for enhancing circular economy practices and minimising environmental impact.
  

Your new team
You will be part of Sustainable Solutions team here at Ramboll in the UK. You will work within a passionate team of experienced and dedicated sustainability professionals who deliver high quality work to meet our clients needs. Our team is collaborative, innovative, international, and supportive. You will collaborate with your colleagues to play a critical role in defining and delivering on projects that involve multiple clients in the UK as well as countries across Europe. Our team are a friendly bunch who enjoy getting together in person to socialise as well as discussing set topics in our end of month online catch ups.
About you
From the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you can continue to grow with the company. Whilst we look forward to supporting your continued learning and development, for this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success.
These include:

• Relevant Qualifications and Experience: A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field within the Sustainable Building sector
  
• Building Experience: Experience working with both new and existing buildings across various use classes or typologies, including commercial, residential, hotels, leisure, healthcare, and industrial. Possess a good understanding of all elements of a building, including structures, facades, services, and finishes. This holistic perspective will enable you to provide valuable oversight of the design process and ensure the integration of circular economy principles across all building components
  
• Technical Proficiency: The ability to read drawings and technical specifications is essential for interpreting design intent and ensuring compliance with sustainability goals throughout the project lifecycle. A strong track record of conducting technical studies and/or design work in your previous role(s). Experience in Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) to BREEAM and GLA standards is essential for the understanding of Whole Life Cycle Asset Management
  
• Circular Economy Expertise: Deep knowledge of circular economy principles and experience applying them to building projects. Familiarity with construction materials, manufacturing processes, and construction build-ups is crucial. Understand and review documents provided by other consultants, including Site Waste and Operational Waste Management Plans, as well as Maintenance Strategies. Your attention to detail andunderstanding of sustainability principles will ensure alignment with project objectives.
  
• Materials Understanding: Understanding of various building materials, their manufacturing processes, installation, and disassembly methods, including concrete, steel, timber, ceramics, glass, and others.
  
• Policies and Certifications: Familiarity with relevant industry policies such as London Plan, Greater Cambridge Plan, and certification frameworks like BES6001, Cradle to Cradle, and others.
  
• Industry Tools: Experience working with industry tools such as One Click LCA, Madaster, Upcyclea, Regenerate, and others to streamline project workflows and enhance sustainability assessments
  

What we can offer you

• Investment in your development
  
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles
  
• Be valued for the unique person you are
  
• Never be short of 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
  

Ready to join us?
Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV, cover letter, etc.
Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.
Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll in the United Kingdom and Ireland
Ramboll 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 in the United Kingdom and Ireland has a proven track record of sustainable and responsible business and is a top ten engineering and environmental and sustainability consultancy in the UK, with more than 1,500 employees across 16 offices. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Environment & Health, and Energy. In 2024, Ramboll was included in the Sunday Times’ list of Best Places to Work.
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. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, Ramboll ensures opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. 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 [email protected] with such requests.

Additional Information

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