Vertical Transportation Engineer

We invite you to bring your enthusiasm and expertise into play as you join our team of specialists in the field of people movement and vertical flow in buildings.

Elevate your career in a successful and experienced team offering support and mentorship to continue your professional development whilst being involved in some of the UK's and international's most innovative and intricate developments.

The Ramboll VT team covers the demand of services for vertical people movement across all locations for Ramboll Globe. We work on a spectrum of services, from innovative design solutions for top high-rise buildings and landmarks across the world, to building surveys and modernisation of existing schemes.

If this sounds like you, or you're curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our vertical transportation team and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

The Vertical Transportation Team

Our Vertical Transportation team boasts an extensive portfolio of projects, both ongoing and in the pipeline, with a global reach and across diverse sectors. The continuous expansion of our project portfolio reflects our commitment to excellence and innovation in the field of Vertical Transportation.

With an already established team, we find ourselves in the next phase of expansion and development, presenting a unique opportunity for you to contribute to our future success and be an integral part of our expanding group. You will join a dynamic team and contribute to a diverse range of projects across all sectors, including residential, commercial, healthcare, higher education, among others; and our projects vary from very high-rise (100+ storeys) to accessibility solutions in low-rise buildings.

As a Vertical Transportation specialist at Ramboll, you will be involved in the design and delivery of Vertical Transportation and People Movement strategies, from competition stage to practical completion post-installation. These will involve (not exclusive):

1. People flow simulations in buildings using Elevate.
2. The study and understanding of human behaviour, both in normal circumstances and during a building emergency;
3. Coordination with major lift and escalator suppliers to understand their products and bespoke solutions;
4. Collaboration with stakeholders regarding accessibility, fire evacuation and goods movements;
5. Dimensional planning of the main building cores.
6. Technical drawings review.
7. Site activities supported by expert professionals, involving installation monitoring and condition surveys.

You will become a part of the Buildings department, which includes Building Services, Structures, Civil, Facades, Acoustics and many more specialist teams. Your role will allow you to collaborate with all disciplines, providing growth and knowledge to enhance your engineering competence.

We embrace flexible and hybrid working but we also value in-person collaboration, currently looking to expand our London team.

Working at Ramboll

Be part of a welcoming and engaging environment, where you can develop and explore your professional interests and passions, and curiosity in ways that make the most of all the opportunities ahead of you.

At Ramboll, we offer a unique work environment. Our culture is built on openness, understanding, and respect, allowing you to shape your role to match your working style, aspirations, and personal life. Our Nordic heritage drives our commitment to improving conditions for people and nature through our projects. As a foundation-owned multinational company, the profit we make is reinvested into the company. This ensures the continued development of employees or is used to fund research, charity, and humanitarian projects. Our commitment to be 'The Partner for Sustainable Change' ensures your work makes a meaningful impact on people, communities, and the environment.

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.

1. To have achieved or working towards Chartership
2. Be forward thinking and passionate about the vertical transportation industry in an increasingly digitised world.
3. Knowledge of lifts & Escalators

If you are interested in joining our diverse team and you want to help us close the gap to a sustainable future, please do get in touch!

What we can offer you

1. Investment in your development
2. Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles
3. Be valued for the unique person you are
4. Never be short of inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
5. The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company
6. Flexible work environment
7. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
8. Matched pension contributions
9. Private medical cover and life assurance

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.

We recognise that some candidates only apply when they tick every box. However, passion and potential often outweigh a perfect resume and Ramboll's supportive learning culture can help you grow. So if this role resonates with you but you don't meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply.

Deadline: 28/02/2025

Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.

Ramboll in the United Kingdom

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. Ramboll 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 working towards a more sustainable future. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Environment & Health, and Energy. Strong values guide what we do and drive an inclusive, collaborative, and highly flexible culture that values people and ideas. Explore and nurture your own passion, expertise, and creativity at Ramboll through work that benefits our people, partners, nature, and society.

An equal opportunity employer

Equality, diversity, and inclusion is 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 invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics, in addition to the Protected Characteristics as set out in the Equality Act, (2010). As a Disability Confident Committed employer, Ramboll ensures opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please reach out to our recruitment team to discuss any adjustments that you might require during the application process. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. When you join Ramboll, you'll have the ability to work your hours flexibly through our positive and inclusive approach to work.