Application Guide

How to Apply for Senior Civil Engineer - Infrastructure

at Ramboll Management Consulting

🏢 About Ramboll Management Consulting

Ramboll is a global leader in engineering and consultancy, uniquely positioned to drive decarbonization and sustainable business models. Their commitment to creating a net-zero future means you'll work on impactful projects that directly contribute to environmental goals. The UK Infrastructure division offers a collaborative culture with opportunities to shape industry standards in sustainable drainage and civil design.

About This Role

As a Senior Civil Engineer, you'll lead the design of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), highways, and utilities across all RIBA stages, ensuring integration with other disciplines. Your work will directly support Ramboll's decarbonization mission by implementing green infrastructure and efficient water management solutions. You'll also mentor junior engineers and contribute to project financials, making this a role with both technical and strategic impact.

💡 A Day in the Life

You'll start by reviewing design progress on a SuDS project, checking coordination with the highway team via BIM. Mid-morning, you'll mentor a graduate engineer on earthworks calculations. After lunch, you'll join a client meeting to present drainage options, then spend the afternoon updating fee forecasts for an upcoming tender.

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🎯 Who Ramboll Management Consulting Is Looking For

  • Chartered or Incorporated Civil Engineer (ICE or IStructE) with a degree in Civil Engineering.
  • Deep technical expertise in SuDS, surface/foul drainage, earthworks, and highways design, with current knowledge of British Standards and Eurocodes.
  • Proven track record of delivering complex infrastructure projects through all RIBA stages, from concept to completion.
  • Proficient in InfoDrainage, MicroDrainage, or Civil 3D, with the ability to integrate designs across BIM environments.

📝 Tips for Applying to Ramboll Management Consulting

1

Tailor your CV to highlight specific SuDS and drainage projects you've led, including sustainability outcomes and compliance with the latest standards (e.g., CIRIA C753).

2

Quantify your experience with RIBA stages—mention exact stages (e.g., 2-4) and project values to demonstrate depth.

3

Showcase any experience with decarbonization or net-zero design, even if tangential, to align with Ramboll's core mission.

4

If you have used InfoDrainage or MicroDrainage, list them prominently; if not, mention willingness to upskill and any similar software expertise.

5

Include examples of mentoring or team leadership, as this role requires growing team capability.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your commitment to sustainability and how your civil engineering work has contributed to decarbonization or green infrastructure.', 'Specific examples of delivering SuDS or drainage projects that improved environmental performance or reduced carbon footprint.', 'Your ability to integrate civil design with other disciplines (e.g., structural, environmental) to achieve coordinated outcomes.', "Your experience with project financials—mention any fee forecasting, pricing, or resource allocation you've managed."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Ramboll's 'Partner for Sustainable Change' strategy and their specific targets for reducing carbon in infrastructure projects.
  • → Recent UK infrastructure projects where Ramboll applied SuDS or green drainage (e.g., The Silver Line, HS2 related works).
  • → Ramboll's approach to BIM and digital delivery—look for their 'Digital Hub' or case studies on integrated design.
  • → The company's culture and values, especially around diversity and inclusion, as they often feature in their careers page.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe a project where you implemented innovative SuDS solutions; what challenges did you face and how did you overcome them?
2 How do you ensure your civil designs are coordinated with other disciplines (e.g., architectural, MEP) in a BIM environment?
3 Ramboll focuses on decarbonization; how have you incorporated carbon reduction into your civil designs (e.g., material selection, construction methods)?
4 Walk us through your experience with RIBA stages, particularly stages 3-4, and how you managed design changes or client feedback.
5 How do you mentor junior engineers while balancing your own project deliverables? Give a concrete example.
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Overemphasizing general civil engineering experience without specifically highlighting drainage, SuDS, or highways—this role is specialized.
  • Failing to demonstrate knowledge of current UK standards (e.g., CIRIA, DMRB, Sewers for Adoption) or treating them as optional.
  • Not showing financial acumen—avoid vague references; instead, mention specific responsibilities like fee forecasting or resource planning.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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