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Client Lead - Water

Ramboll
Bristol, , United Kingdom Posted Nov 12, 2026
Full-timeHybrid

About this role

Job title: Client Lead - Water

Are you excited about helping clients to solve strategic challenges in a positive, outcome focused way? Are you motivated by developing long term, valued customer relationships that drive sustainable growth? Are you energised by being involved in some of the biggest and most high-profile infrastructure projects in the UK and Ireland?

If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Water Sector team as our new Water Sector Client Lead and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

As our new Water Sector Client Lead, you will work across the business to deliver solutions to our clients, understanding client needs in detail and turning this insight into solution delivery. You will be part of the Environment and Health department in the UK. You will work as part of a team that are focused on building a sustainable future in the water sector and leveraging Ramboll’s global water expertise into the UK and Ireland. You will collaborate with colleagues across the business to play a critical role in developing Ramboll’s presence in the water sector in the UK and Ireland. And, you will be working for a business that has purpose and people at it’s heart.

Your key responsibilities will be:

  • Define and execute client growth strategies aligned to Ramboll’s UK&I water sector ambitions and client’s investment plans
  • Lead the overall performance of frameworks, ensuring delivery against agreed KPIs (e.g. safety, quality, programme, cost, innovation, Social Value and client satisfaction)
  • Proactively shape and convert cross-sell Ramboll’s multi-disciplinary capabilities, converting framework access into growth for the business
  • Play a critical role in supporting the bidding process for new tender opportunities, leading the process where applicable
  • Build trusted advisor status relationships with key client stakeholders at a strategic and tactical level

About you

  • Valuable years of experience managing contracts, frameworks and client relationships within the water, infrastructure, utility or any other relevant sector
  • Extensive experience in leading successful bidding activity that delivers sustainable growth opportunities
  • Proven experience of the ability to develop and articulate a medium term client growth strategy
  • Knowledge of different procurement methods and contract administration requirements for NEC.
  • Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary projects and teams, with an awareness of Ramboll’s structure and breadth of capabilities

What we can offer you

  • Commitment to your development
  • Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles
  • A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are
  • 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

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. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you.

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