Graduate Mechanical Engineer 2027

Ramboll; West of England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramboll invites graduates to join its Buildings Department in the United Kingdom, contributing to innovative, sustainable building design across HVAC, electrical, and structural systems. You will work with architects, developers, and project managers, delivering projects from concept through site visits while leveraging BIM and digital automation to optimise energy performance.

Eligible candidates have a degree in mechanical engineering (issued 2026 or later) and a demonstrated ability to learn

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s level degree in Mechanical Engineering (BEng/MEng/MSc) obtained no earlier than 2026
• Interest in designing Building Services, especially mechanical systems
• Active curiosity around building physics and sustainable design solutions
• Aptitude for learning programming languages and handling complex data
• Ability to present complex concepts clearly to different audiences
• Interest in Digital Automation and Optimisation

Responsibilities

• Involved in design and delivery of buildings and associated infrastructure
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the project lifecycle
• Monitor implementation from concept to site visits
• Utilise BIM tools to achieve precision and efficiency
• Contribute to sustainable design and energy performance improvements

Skills

Building Services design

Curiosity about building physics

Programming languages

Data manipulation

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

BEng/MEng/MSc in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Building Information Modelling (BIM)

Job description

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

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.

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

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.

About this opportunity

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 relevantsustainable change.

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

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

We don’t expect you to know everything, but that you show curiosity, take responsibility, and want to deliver high-quality work. Ramboll strives to deliver excellent cross-functional solutions in a professional and well-coordinated manner to our clients. Therefore, we believe you have good communication and collaboration skills

Selection Process:

• Step 1: Apply Online and complete required application questions, including competency questions.
• Step 2: Shortlisting
• Step 3: Assessment Centre

We personally review every application, as our selection process is fully human-led. It’s absolutely fine to use tools to support you—for example, to check spelling and grammar or to gather background research but we ask that your answers reflect your own original thoughts. That way, we get to know the real you, and your responses will be a true foundation for your interview.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

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. You can contact us at [e-mail] with such requests.

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.

Deadline for applications:1st December 2026