Graduate Engineer - Mechanical

Ramboll; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK seeks a Graduate Engineer to contribute to innovative projects in building design and delivery. Responsibilities include collaborating with various disciplines, supporting sustainable initiatives, and enhancing engineering competence. Candidates should have a BEng, MEng or MSc in Mechanical Engineering and a strong interest in mechanical systems and sustainable design. This role promotes curiosity, responsibility, and high-quality work delivery.

Qualifications

• BEng, MEng, or MSc level degree in a relevant Mechanical engineering subject.
• Interest in designing building services, especially mechanical systems.
• Curiosity around sustainable design solutions.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and delivery of buildings.
• Support sustainable change initiatives across all projects.
• Collaborate with various engineering disciplines.

Skills

Interest in mechanical systems

Curiosity about building physics

Communication skills

Ability to learn programming languages

Interest in digital automation

Education

BEng, MEng or MSc in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Company Description

Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company founded in Denmark. We believe that sustainable change creates a thriving world for both nature and people. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of responsible business and a culture of openness and curiosity. Ramboll UK & Ireland is a top ten engineering and environmental and sustainability consultancy, with over 1,500 employees across 16 offices. In 2024, Ramboll was included in the Sunday Times’ list of Best Places to Work.

Job Description

As a graduate engineer at Ramboll you will be directly involved in innovative and complex projects. You will contribute to the design and delivery of buildings, from initial concepts to site visits, and monitor implementation throughout the project life cycle. You will work in the Buildings Department, collaborating across Structures, Civil, Mechanical & Electrical, Facades, Acoustics, and many other disciplines to enhance engineering competence.

We put sustainability at the forefront of our projects and encourage employees to exceed current sustainable practices. A key part of your role will be to support our sustainable change initiatives across all projects.

Locations: Chester & Leeds.

Qualifications

• A BEng, MEng or MSc level degree in a relevant Mechanical engineering subject.
• Interest in the design of building services, especially mechanical systems.
• An active curiosity around building physics and sustainable design solutions.
• Demonstrable aptitude to learn computer programming languages and complex data manipulation and processing.
• Ability to summarise and present complex engineering concepts via different channels.
• An interest in digital automation and optimisation.

We don’t expect you to know everything, but we look for curiosity, responsibility, and a desire to deliver high‑quality work. Good communication and collaboration skills are essential.

Additional Information

How to apply: Apply online. Attach your CV. In a separate document, answer the following questions and attach them to your application.

Question 1: Ramboll’s initiative, ‘The Partner for Sustainable Change’, focuses on four key unifying themes: Decarbonise for net‑zero, Resilient societies and liveability, resource management and circular economy, Biodiversity and ecosystem. Choose one theme, explain what it means to you personally (max. 150 words).

Question 2: Why are you interested in joining Ramboll and what strengths will contribute to your role within the team? (max. 150 words).

Question 3: What drives your interest in Mechanical Engineering? (max. 150 words).

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

Selection Process: 1) Apply online and complete required application questions. 2) Shortlisting. 3) Assessment Centre – scheduled for early 2026. We review every application personally; use of tools for grammar/spelling is allowed but responses should be original.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: We are committed to an inclusive environment for all. As a Disability Confident Committed employer we welcome applicants with disabilities. For accessibility requests contact [e-mail].

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

Based on the volume of applications we reserve the right to close early; please apply early to avoid disappointment.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Deadline for applications: 22nd December 2025