Global architecture, engineering and sustainability consultancy Ramboll has today announced that Simon Jefferson has been appointed as Water Sector Lead for the UK & Ireland.
In his new role, Simon will head up Ramboll’s water practice in the UK & Ireland, further strengthening the company’s offering in the water sector and enhancing Ramboll’s established position as a critical supply chain partner. He will play a crucial role in driving innovation and delivering key programmes and projects across the sector, ensuring sustainability and resilience are prioritised at every stage.
Simon Jefferson has 20 years’ experience in senior commercial roles in the water sector, both on the client and contractor side, and over 10 years’ senior experience in a regulated water business.
Bringing with him a deep understanding of the sector and exceptional leadership skills, he will focus on further developing Ramboll’s client relationships, increasing key stakeholder engagement across the business, delivering commercial value for clients, and ensuring the sustained growth and development of Ramboll’s projects and team.
As the lead for water, Jefferson will be responsible for achieving Ramboll’s vision to act as the partner for sustainable change for both new and existing clients across the sector. Embedding commercial best practice and developing sustainable growth opportunities will be central to his new role, while delivering added-value solutions that lead to sustainable outcomes for end customers will be another key focus.
Commenting on Simon’s appointment, Neil Sansbury, Managing Director UK & Ireland at Ramboll, said:
“Simon has an impressive track record as a leader across water, and it’s a real pleasure to welcome him to the business. We are continuously seeking new and innovative ways to deliver the sustainable transformation our critical infrastructure urgently needs, and Simon’s appointment will be key to achieving this. We very much look forward to the partnerships and projects that Simon will create and build upon across the sector.”
Simon Jefferson, Water Sector Lead, Ramboll, added:
“I am thrilled to be leading the Water team at Ramboll. This is a fantastic opportunity, and it comes at a pivotal time for the sector. I’m excited to be helping Ramboll further cement itself as a leading adviser and partner and to foster further innovation across the sector. With a high-performing team to collaborate with and Ramboll’s established strength in the sector, I look forward to developing sustainable solutions for our clients and supporting the company’s continued growth in both presence and capability.”
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