Ramboll has appointed Simon Jefferson as Water Sector Lead for the UK and Ireland, strengthening its water-sector work across sustainability, resilience and infrastructure delivery.
Global architecture, engineering and sustainability consultancy Ramboll has appointed Simon Jefferson as Water Sector Lead for the UK and Ireland.
In the role, Jefferson will lead Ramboll’s water practice across the UK and Ireland, with a focus on client relationships, project delivery and sustainable growth.
Ramboll said the appointment will support its work across the water sector as utilities and their supply chains respond to investment, resilience and sustainability challenges.
Simon Jefferson to lead Ramboll water practice
Jefferson has 20 years’ experience in senior commercial roles in the water sector, working on both the client and contractor side.
He also has more than 10 years’ senior experience in a regulated water business.
Ramboll said he will focus on developing client relationships, increasing stakeholder engagement and supporting the growth and development of Ramboll’s projects and team.
The company’s wider water services cover areas including water supply, treatment, water resources management, wastewater treatment, resource recovery, water infrastructure, climate resilience and nature-based solutions.
Role focuses on sustainable water-sector growth
As Water Sector Lead, Jefferson will be responsible for supporting Ramboll’s ambition to act as a partner for sustainable change for new and existing clients across the sector.
The company said commercial best practice, sustainable growth opportunities and added-value solutions for end customers will be central to the role.
Ramboll has around 1,800 experts across the UK and Ireland and works across engineering, architecture, environmental consultancy and sustainability services.
Ramboll cites leadership experience
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.”
Appointment comes during AMP8 investment cycle
The appointment comes as the UK water sector moves through the AMP8 investment period, with companies and suppliers focused on delivery, performance, resilience and environmental outcomes.
Ramboll describes its water work as helping clients convert water and climate-related challenges into opportunities, including across supply, treatment, infrastructure and urban climate resilience.
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Source: Ramboll
