Graduate Mechanical Engineer 2027

Ramboll3; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramboll UK is seeking a graduate mechanical engineer to join the Buildings Department in London or Bristol. You will help design and deliver mechanical systems within buildings, contributing from concept through to on-site delivery.

The role emphasises collaboration across disciplines, use of BIM, and a commitment to sustainable change; ideal candidates have a relevant degree obtained in 2026 or later and a passion for building physics and smart energy solutions.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering (BEng, MEng or MSc) obtained no earlier than 2026.
• Interest in Building Services design, especially mechanical systems.
• Curiosity about building physics and sustainable design solutions.
• Aptitude to learn programming languages and data processing.
• Ability to present engineering concepts clearly.
• Interest in Digital Automation and Optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design and delivery of building services systems.
• Monitor implementation through the project lifecycle from concept to on-site visits.
• Collaborate with structures, civil, mechanical and electrical teams, facades and acoustics.
• Support sustainable change initiatives across Ramboll projects.

Skills

Building services design

Building physics

Programming aptitude

Data manipulation

Communicate concepts

Digital automation

Optimization

Education

BEng/MEng/MSc in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

You must have graduated no earlier than 2026 to be eligible to apply for this role.

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.

Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that's where we start - and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll in the United Kingdom and Ireland has a proven track record of sustainable and responsible business and is a top ten engineering and environmental and sustainability consultancy in the UK, with more than 1,500 employees across 16 offices. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Environment & Health, and Energy. In 2024, Ramboll was included in the Sunday Times' list of Best Places to Work.

Building Services Engineering at Ramboll UK focuses on designing and implementing innovative, sustainable, and efficient systems within buildings to enhance comfort, productivity, and energy performance. Ramboll's multidisciplinary team of engineers and specialists strives to integrate advanced technologies and practices in areas such as heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), electrical systems, lighting, plumbing, and fire protection. By prioritizing sustainability, Ramboll aims to reduce the environmental impact of buildings through optimized energy use, renewable energy solutions, and smart building technologies.

Our approach is characterised by collaboration with architects, developers, project managers and a variety of stakeholders to ensure that the engineered solutions align with the overall vision and objectives of the project. Ramboll UK leverages digital tools and Building Information Modelling (BIM) to achieve precision and efficiency throughout the design and construction phases. Our commitment to delivering high-quality, future-proof buildings has positioned Ramboll as a leader in the industry, contributing to many landmark projects and improvements in the built environment across the region.

As a graduate engineer at Ramboll, you will be directly involved in some of the UK's most innovative and complex projects. Each day as a graduate will provide you with new opportunities and challenges, making no two days feel the same. You will be involved in the design and delivery of buildings, including the component parts of the structure and associated infrastructure, monitoring implementation through the entire project lifecycle, from initial concepts to visits on site.

You will become part of the Buildings Department, which houses Structures, Civil, Mechanical & Electrical, Facades, Acoustics and many more disciplines. Your role will allow you to collaborate with all disciplines, providing growth and knowledge to increase engineering competence.

As 'the Partner for Sustainable Change' we put sustainability at the forefront of our projects. We encourage our employees to go above and beyond current sustainable practices to provide our projects with relevant sustainable change.

Your skills and experience:

• A BEng, MEng or MSc level degree in a relevant Mechanical engineering subject (obtained no earlier than 2026)


• 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

Our roles are available in the following locations: London and Bristol

From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is:

We don't expect you to know everything, but that you show curiosity, take responsibility,