Design Manager – Offshore Wind Engineering

As our new Design Manager, you will be part of our global Offshore Wind Engineering department. You will join a team of highly talented and engaged engineers at the forefront of innovative and complex design techniques in steel and composite materials. You will be responsible for managing the foundation design process, including interface, coordination, and direction of the Discipline Leads in terms of methodology and technical solutions.If you crave a challenging role but also flexibility and work life balance, this role may be ideal for you. The position will be based in one of our offices, but our hybrid work model allows you to split your time between working in the office and working from home.Inviting bright mindsDo you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative and empowering culture? We work to create a sustainable future and our inspiring projects and innovative solutions aim to set the standard among our peers. You will join a global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in 1945. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies and people around the world.World leader in wind energyRamboll is a world leader in offshore wind with a unique value proposition. We have been involved in more than 70% of all operating offshore wind farms globally. With our international, multidisciplinary and wind energy specific competencies, we are a true full-range service provider for offshore wind energy projects in all its phases. Ramboll supports clients globally to identify, evaluate and quantify both risks and opportunities, allowing them to make well educated, strategic decisions based on practical offshore wind project development, financing and execution experience, combined with world-class engineering know-how.We are among the very few consultancies in the world, providing engineering services for bottom-fixed as well as floating wind foundations. Since 2007 we have been involved in floating offshore wind and today have a dedicated team of experts supporting clients globally.Within Ramboll, over 500 highly qualified experts are working on onshore and offshore wind projects globally, operating primarily from our 15 key offices across the Nordics, Germany, UK, Poland, Spain, Japan and the US.Your key tasks and responsibilitiesAs part of a multidisciplinary project team, you will take on diverse tasks and responsibilities in international projects of varied complexity and scale, such as:Manage foundation design process, including interface, coordination, and direction of Discipline Leads (Primary Steel, Secondary Steel, Geotechnics, Metocean, Corrosion Protection, Electrical, etc.) in terms of methodology and technical solutionsEnsure each design team fully understands scope, deliverables, interfaces and related dependencies per stage between disciplineHold full knowledge of contracted scope of work and deliverables per stage and per disciplineMonitor design process progress, implements changes / variations to the design in collaboration with Change and Project ManagerEnsure design is supporting client's key objectives and meets project specificationsTake a central position in the design process and interfaces with various external stakeholders, covering but not limited to wind turbine vendors, Fabricators, Installation Contractors and Certification and Verification AgenciesAccountable for end-stage review of team performance and design stage deliverables with client, internal peer review (where necessary) and Steering Committee / Project Owner, ensuring adherence to Ramboll´s internal proceduresEnsure highest standards of health and safety are promoted and maintained in the scope and within the project teamYour qualificationsMaster’s degree in Civil, Structural or Mechanical Engineering, preferably with focus on design of offshore steel structures or similar areas of study; alternative educational background may be considered when backed up with the relevant working experienceExtensive experience working as a design or engineering manager / lead engineer within offshore wind projectsTrack record applying understanding of structural engineering principals, design standard requirements and the fabrication / construction process to produce efficient and cost-effective designsExperienced in coordinating designs with other disciplines and other stakeholders both in person and remotelyStrong drive to excel in the area of responsibility, reflected in design works and deliverables as well as engagement and collaboration with othersProactive approach and enthusiasm for coordinating and motivating people in a highly dynamic environmentEffectively plan and prioritize multiple engineering tasks, while making independent decisions that promote / advance company goals and objectivesMotivated to learn and grow in an international and skilled team of structural engineers, as well as to seize any opportunity to exceed expectationsExcellent communication skills and proactive, analytical approach to assignmentsFluent in both written and spoken English when interfacing with various disciplines and stakeholders, both in person and virtuallyHigh integrity and team spirit, proactively engaging with others and offering support when requiredWelcome to our Energy divisionRamboll is at the forefront of addressing the green transition and offers a holistic approach to energy that supports the sector on the journey towards more sustainable solutions. With 1,600 experts in 14 countries, covering the full spectrum of technologies and all parts of the value chain from production and transmission to distribution, we plan, design and implement energy solutions all over the world.How to applyApply online. Attach your CV, cover letter and relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start. Ramboll is committed to ensuring equal opportunities and we welcome applications from under-represented groups in STEM, such as women, LGBTQ+ and BAME communities, and people with a disability. We look forward to receiving your application.As our new Design Manager, you will be part of our global Offshore Wind Engineering department. You will join a team of highly talented and engaged engineers at the forefront of innovative and complex design techniques in steel and composite materials. You will be responsible for managing the foundation design process, including interface, coordination, and direction of the Discipline Leads in terms of methodology and technical solutions.If you crave a challenging role but also flexibility and work life balance, this role may be ideal for you. The position will be based in one of our offices, but our hybrid work model allows you to split your time between working in the office and working from home.Inviting bright mindsDo you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative and empowering culture? We work to create a sustainable future and our inspiring projects and innovative solutions aim to set the standard among our peers. You will join a global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in 1945. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies and people around the world.World leader in wind energyRamboll is a world leader in offshore wind with a unique value proposition. We have been involved in more than 70% of all operating offshore wind farms globally. With our international, multidisciplinary and wind energy specific competencies, we are a true full-range service provider for offshore wind energy projects in all its phases. Ramboll supports clients globally to identify, evaluate and quantify both risks and opportunities, allowing them to make well educated, strategic decisions based on practical offshore wind project development, financing and execution experience, combined with world-class engineering know-how.We are among the very few consultancies in the world, providing engineering services for bottom-fixed as well as floating wind foundations. Since 2007 we have been involved in floating offshore wind and today have a dedicated team of experts supporting clients globally.Within Ramboll, over 500 highly qualified experts are working on onshore and offshore wind projects globally, operating primarily from our 15 key offices across the Nordics, Germany, UK, Poland, Spain, Japan and the US.Your key tasks and responsibilitiesAs part of a multidisciplinary project team, you will take on diverse tasks and responsibilities in international projects of varied complexity and scale, such as:Manage foundation design process, including interface, coordination, and direction of Discipline Leads (Primary Steel, Secondary Steel, Geotechnics, Metocean, Corrosion Protection, Electrical, etc.) in terms of methodology and technical solutionsEnsure each design team fully understands scope, deliverables, interfaces and related dependencies per stage between disciplineHold full knowledge of contracted scope of work and deliverables per stage and per disciplineMonitor design process progress, implements changes / variations to the design in collaboration with Change and Project ManagerEnsure design is supporting client's key objectives and meets project specificationsTake a central position in the design process and interfaces with various external stakeholders, covering but not limited to wind turbine vendors, Fabricators, Installation Contractors and Certification and Verification AgenciesAccountable for end-stage review of team performance and design stage deliverables with client, internal peer review (where necessary) and Steering Committee / Project Owner, ensuring adherence to Ramboll´s internal proceduresEnsure highest standards of health and safety are promoted and maintained in the scope and within the project teamYour qualificationsMaster’s degree in Civil, Structural or Mechanical Engineering, preferably with focus on design of offshore steel structures or similar areas of study; alternative educational background may be considered when backed up with the relevant working experienceExtensive experience working as a design or engineering manager / lead engineer within offshore wind projectsTrack record applying understanding of structural engineering principals, design standard requirements and the fabrication / construction process to produce efficient and cost-effective designsExperienced in coordinating designs with other disciplines and other stakeholders both in person and remotelyStrong drive to excel in the area of responsibility, reflected in design works and deliverables as well as engagement and collaboration with othersProactive approach and enthusiasm for coordinating and motivating people in a highly dynamic environmentEffectively plan and prioritize multiple engineering tasks, while making independent decisions that promote / advance company goals and objectivesMotivated to learn and grow in an international and skilled team of structural engineers, as well as to seize any opportunity to exceed expectationsExcellent communication skills and proactive, analytical approach to assignmentsFluent in both written and spoken English when interfacing with various disciplines and stakeholders, both in person and virtuallyHigh integrity and team spirit, proactively engaging with others and offering support when requiredWelcome to our Energy divisionRamboll is at the forefront of addressing the green transition and offers a holistic approach to energy that supports the sector on the journey towards more sustainable solutions. With 1,600 experts in 14 countries, covering the full spectrum of technologies and all parts of the value chain from production and transmission to distribution, we plan, design and implement energy solutions all over the world.How to applyApply online. Attach your CV, cover letter and relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start. Ramboll is committed to ensuring equal opportunities and we welcome applications from under-represented groups in STEM, such as women, LGBTQ+ and BAME communities, and people with a disability. We look forward to receiving your application.