Ramboll has confirmed Neil Sansbury, who has been with the company since 2016, as managing director for UK and Ireland on a permanent basis.

He has held the role an acting basis after taking over from Philippa Spence in July, when she took on a global role leading Ramboll’s 3,000 strong global Environment and Health Division.

Sansbury has already played a key role in the recent acquisition of i3 Solutions, a data centre consultancy, and is set to lead the business into an exciting period for the industry as the UK progresses towards its net zero targets and development as a low-carbon powerhouse.

Prior to his role of acting MD, he was Ramboll’s finance and executive director where he helped to steer the company through various external challenges – including Brexit, the covid pandemic and the recent general election.

He said: “There is no disguising that the market has been affected by the difficult economic climate, but we are pleased to be ending the year on a positive note and look forward to 2025.

“The next five years are critical for our climate, therefore we remain steadfastly committed to supporting our clients as our country transitions to net zero, ensuring lasting positive impacts for society and nature, and building in resilience to the impacts of climate change”.

Ramboll’s chief operating officer, Peter Heymann Andersen, added: “With nearly a decade of experience at Ramboll, Neil has provided a firm and steady hand on the tiller in the UK and Ireland.

“We are delighted that he will be continuing in his role as managing director, and I look forward to working closely with him to continue growing our reputation as a trusted partner to our clients.”