Graduate Consultant - Water

to be considered for this role, please make sure you read the job description carefully. Ensure that you submit all of the relevant documents as pdfs, including the application question at the bottom of the advert.

at ramboll, we offer a unique work environment. Our culture is built on openness, understanding, and respect, allowing you to shape your role to match your working style, aspirations, and personal life. Our nordic heritage drives our commitment to improving conditions for people and nature through our projects. As a foundation-owned multinational company, the profit we make is reinvested into the company.

This ensures the continued development of employees or is used to fund research, charity, and humanitarian projects. Our commitment to be "the partner for sustainable change" ensures your work makes a meaningful impact on people, communities, and the environment.

please note – ramboll cannot sponsor any post-study or skilled worker visas for our early career roles, as the home office’s eligibility criteria would not be met. You must have the right to live and work in the uk indefinitely without the need for sponsorship, either now or in the future.

please ensure you have fully completed your application, including answering the question in the "how to apply" section. Any incomplete applications will automatically be rejected.

• assisting with environmental impact assessments including flood risk assessments, and water quality assessments.
• input to design of features related to the water environment, such as river diversions, culverts, bridges and scour protection.
• problem solving by helping to find practical solutions to project needs, e.g. Water treatment, sustainable drainage (suds) design and floodplain compensation, while having an appreciation of constraints such as available space, cost and programme.
• co-ordination with other junior colleagues, undertaking and assisting with the day-to-day work required to deliver projects while cognisant of programme and budget.
• assisting with environmental permit applications; responding to project briefs, preparing calculations, reports and plans/figures.
• site visits and attending meetings.
• a degree of liaison with clients, contractors, architects, regulators, planners and other professionals.

this role is available in either edinburgh, leeds, birmingham, bristol, london, exeter or southampton; please choose up to three preferences on your application.

• relevant beng/bsc within geography, hydrology or similar topic.
• desirable: meng or msc in an environmental discipline (not essential).

apply online. Attach your cv and cover letter showcasing why you are the right fit for the role. We would also like you to answer the question below and upload it as a document.

what are the main environmental challenges where you live, why they are important to you, and how you would help solve them? (max. 500 words)

please note: your application will be rejected if the application question is not completed.

selection process:

• step 1: apply online and complete required application questions, including competency questions.
• step 2: shortlisting.
• step 3: assessment centre – these are planned to take place during april 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.

as a disability confident and 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. You can contact us atjob.adv with such requests.

please note that incomplete applications will not be considered. All application and screening questions must be answered fully.

based on the volume of applications received we reserve the right to close applications early, please apply early to avoid disappointment.

we look forward to receiving your application.

Final date to receive applications:
13th march 2026

early career talents are individuals who are currently studying at university, have recently graduated or who have a couple of years of pg work experience.

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