Graduate Building Physics intake Buildings

Graduate Building Physics 2026 intake – Buildings, Ramboll – Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Welcome to our Buildings division

As one of the top 10 building designers in the world Ramboll works on more than 10000 building projects each year. 4000 experts across the world specialise in creating more innovative sustainable and livable buildings. We place particular emphasis on our livable buildings concept where we balance the cultural, social and physical values of buildings to improve the quality of life for building users.

We passionately believe that Building Physics and Building Performance modelling is an integrated part of the building services design process.

• Assist with the production of energy strategies for planning applications (including GLA) carrying out Part L compliance assessments using IESVE or SAP.
• Help model operational energy use within buildings to limit the energy performance gap, including accreditation with NABERS UK.
• Understand and incorporate industry specific assessment methodologies and guidelines.
• Be able to work using your own initiative with supervision.
• Demonstrate good attention to detail and show pride in the work produced.
• Have an ability to present your work succinctly to others to inspire the confidence of design teams and clients and then use this to strengthen internal and external relationships.
• Have a keen interest in or experience using digital and parametric design tools. We seek engineers that fit with our culture and have an interest or experience in working digitally by coding using Rhino/Grasshopper and relevant programming languages.

• Being a recent (no earlier than 2025) graduate of an appropriate engineering degree.
• Have proven experience throughout studies in all aspects of building physics including building energy modelling and compliance analysis using IESVE or SAP.
• Have a good knowledge of passive design LZC technologies and net zero and use this to influence all aspects of building design.
• Having a CIBSE / IET / IMechE Engineering Council accredited honours degree.

This role is available in Edinburgh, Glasgow, London, Birmingham, Leeds & Manchester. Please select your three preferences during your application.

Apply online. Attach a separate document and address the following questions: (please answer each in 150 words maximum)

Please note:

YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED IF THE APPLICATION QUESTIONS ARE NOT COMPLETED.

We aim to respond to your application shortly after the deadline by the latest. There are three steps to our selection process. You will advance onto the next step if you are successfully shortlisted.

• Step 1:
  Apply Online and complete required application questions including competency questions.
• Step 2:
  Shortlisting.
• Step 3:
  Assessment Centre – planned to take place during early 2026.

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.

As a company Ramboll recognises the importance of having a good work/life balance both in terms of individual well‑being and its positive impact with respect to the engagement and retention of our employees. We aim to support all employees to achieve a work/life balance which enables them to work in a supported manner while having the time to achieve personal aspects of their life outside of work.

We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer Ramboll ensures opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you.

All application and screening questions must be answered fully. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Final date to receive applications:
11th December 2025

Remote Work
:
No

Employment Type
:
Full‑time