Head of Wastewater Treatment & Recycling (m/f/d)

Job Description

Hannover, Essen, Düsseldorf or Braunschweig, Germany

We invite you to bring your energy into play as you help our clients implement advanced and sustainable wastewater treatment technologies for their industrial and water recycling applications. To succeed in this role you must have a strong track record of winning and delivering work for clients in Germany and surrounding countries. Are you our new Wastewater & Recycling Applications Lead (m/f/d)?

Your new role

As our new Wastewater & Recycling Applications Lead (m/f/d) you will be part of a dynamic team that works across Europe. We collaborate with Ramboll experts in North America, Australia and Asia to bring new technologies and ideas to our clients. Our global team has a particular focus on resource recovery, including effluent reuse, biogas production, waste to energy, and nutrient recovery. You will also be part of the Ramboll Germany business, located in one of our vibrant offices https://www.ramboll.com/contact-us/germany . This gives the opportunity to collaborate with Ramboll colleagues in other sectors such as Environment & Health, Buildings, and Energy.

Your key tasks and responsibilities will be:

• Identifying leads and opportunities within the industrial and municipal sectors
• Developing and implementing account plans for global clients across Ramboll market sectors
• Bidding for and negotiating new project contracts
• Responsibility for project management and direction for wastewater treatment and recycling projects in Germany
• Integrating with the global water sector teams for business development, pursuits, and project execution
• Contributing to global thought leadership and marketing plans

Your new team

You will be part of our Global Advanced Water Treatment, that works with leading utilities and industries worldwide. Current projects include the development of a new full-scale demonstration plant for drinking water production in the Netherlands, a large-scale wastewater recycling plant in Belgium, and a new potable supply for an industrial customer in Singapore. We work with technology providers and universities to stay at the leading edge, with a strong reputation for technical excellence. We are highly networked within the Ramboll organization, collaborating closely with colleagues working on areas such as the energy transition, micropollutant removal and circularity.

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:

• Degree in Chemical, Environmental or Civil Engineering
• Demonstrated experience in engineering consulting
• Strong knowledge of water and wastewater treatment technologies
• Superior written and verbal communication skills in English and German
• Track record of working with various industry sectors

Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include: natural curiosity, a passion for sustainability and the drive to challenge the status quo.

What we can offer you

• A fully paid 'Deutschlandticket’
• 30 days holiday per year and company holidays on 24.12. and 31.12.
• Corporate Benefits
• Permanent employment; of course, we are open to part-time models
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working: 2-3 days of mobile working per week
• Collegial and helpful environment
• Flat hierarchies and fast decision-making processes
• Extensive opportunities for further training and development
• Allowances for company pension scheme, occupational disability insurance, and company bicycle leasing
• Modern workplaces
• Talks for mental wellbeing

Work at the heart of sustainable change

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. 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. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realise their full potential.

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.

About Ramboll

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. We have more than 18,000 experts working across our global operations in 35 countries. Our experts are leaders in their fields, developing and delivering innovative solutions in diverse markets including Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, and Management Consulting. We invite you to contribute to a more sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering company. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we together shape the societies of tomorrow.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of what we do

We believe in the strength of diversity and know that unique experiences and perspectives are vital for creating truly sustainable societies. Therefore, we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone can flourish and reach their potential. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and encourage you to contact our recruitment team to discuss any accommodations you need during the application process.