Lead Mechanical Engineer – Drive the Future of Energy & Industry

Lead Mechanical Engineer Client Oriented

Location: Esbjerg Copenhagen Vejle or flexible within Northern Europe
Company: Ramboll Mechanical & Plant Design

Help shape the future of industry

Are you passionate about developing client relationships and creating sustainable engineering solutions Are you motivated by helping industrial and energy clients navigate the transition towards a more sustainable future Do you thrive in a role that combines technical excellence commercial drive and leadership

At Ramboll we are growing our Mechanical & Plant Design business to support the transition towards more industrial specialist and client-driven projects. We are looking for a Lead Mechanical Engineer who combines deep technical expertise with a strong commercial mindset and enjoys developing long-term client relationships while leading engineering projects.

If this sounds like you then join our Mechanical & Plant Design team and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

As our new Lead Mechanical Engineer you will play a key role in expanding Rambolls presence within industrial and energy markets. You will be responsible for identifying opportunities developing client relationships winning work and leading multidisciplinary engineering assignments from concept through execution.

You will be part of Rambolls international Mechanical & Plant Design organisation working closely with colleagues across Denmark and our Global Competence Centres. Our teams deliver projects ranging from industrial facilities gas infrastructure and compressor stations to Power-to-X hydrogen process plants and specialist mechanical services. We combine local client engagement with global engineering expertise to deliver sustainable solutions for the industries of tomorrow.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with existing and new clients.
• Identifying maturing and converting opportunities into projects.
• Acting as a trusted advisor to industrial and energy sector clients.
• Leading mechanical engineering studies FEEDs detailed design and specialist assignments.
• Supporting proposal development and tender preparation.
• Managing project teams and coordinating delivery across Denmark and our Global Competence Centres.
• Mentoring junior engineers and supporting capability development.
• Contributing to the growth of Rambolls Mechanical & Plant Design services.

About you

We imagine that you have:

• BSc or MSc degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• 8 to 10 years of relevant experience within industrial plants energy infrastructure gas systems process plants manufacturing offshore energy or related industries.
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical systems equipment piping pressure equipment rotating machinery or plant design.
• Proven track record in client engagement and business development.
• Experience leading engineering projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and build long-term client relationships.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and drive initiatives from idea to execution.
• Fluent Danish both spoken and written.

What success looks like

Within your first years you will:

• Expand Rambolls presence with industrial and energy sector clients.
• Generate and deliver your own project portfolio.
• Strengthen our pipeline of specialist and industrial assignments.
• Create opportunities for junior engineers and specialists by building sustainable client relationships.
• Support the continued development of a resilient and growth-oriented Mechanical & Plant Design organisation.

What we can offer you

• A flexible work environment with opportunities to balance business team and personal commitments.
• Commitment to your professional and personal development.
• Leaders guided by Rambolls Leadership Principles.
• Inspiration from colleagues clients and projects across the globe.
• A highly skilled international Mechanical & Plant Design organisation.
• Exposure to major energy industrial and sustainability-driven projects.
• The opportunity to influence business growth and strategic direction.
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company.

Ready to join us

Please submit your application and CV online. We invite diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

We recognise that some candidates only apply when they tick every box. However passion and potential often outweigh a perfect résumé and Rambolls supportive learning culture can help you grow. If this role resonates with you we encourage you to apply.

Application deadline: 31.10.26

Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll

Ramboll is a global architecture engineering and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. Combining local experience with global knowledge we deliver innovative solutions across Energy Buildings Transport Water Environment & Health Architecture & Landscape and Management Consulting.

Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Equality diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. We believe that different experiences perspectives and backgrounds are essential to creating sustainable solutions and thriving teams. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment where everyone can flourish and reach their full potential. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time