Graduate Vibration Engineer 2027

Ramboll3; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramboll in the United Kingdom invites applications for a graduate engineer role within the Buildings Department. You will contribute to design and delivery of buildings, working across structural, civil, mechanical, and electrical disciplines.

The role offers exposure to lifecycle delivery from concept to site visits, with a strong emphasis on sustainable change. Ideal candidates hold an MEng or MSc in engineering, with an interest in vibration, dynamics and data-driven modelling.

Qualifications

• MEng or MSc in a relevant engineering subject (Engineering Council Accredited University).
• Interest in vibration and dynamics as applied to built environment.
• Ability to summarise and present engineering concepts in clear English.
• Interest in digital transformation and data-driven methodologies.
• Understanding of and passion for sustainable design.

Responsibilities

• Design and delivery of buildings, including component parts of the structure and associated infrastructure.
• Monitor implementation through the entire project lifecycle, from concepts to visits on site.
• Collaborate with Buildings Department disciplines to grow engineering competence.

Skills

MEng/MSc in engineering

Vibration & dynamics interest

English communication

Digital modelling interest

Sustainable design passion

Education

MEng or MSc in engineering (Engineering Council Accredited)

Job description

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.

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.

About the Opportunity

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, Vibration, 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

• MEng or MSc level degree in a relevant engineering subject (from an Engineering Council Accredited University) including modules in structural dynamics, vibration, or similar. Acoustic-related qualifications will be considered if vibration modules or vibration-based research is included. Please only apply for this role if you hold or are studying the correct degree (obtained no earlier than 2026).
• Interest in vibration and dynamics as applied to the built environment including dynamic behaviour of structures, ground-borne vibration propagation, and human response to vibration.
• Ability to summarise and present engineering concepts in clear English.
• An interest in digital transformation, computational modelling tools and data-driven methodologies.
• Understanding of and passion for sustainable design.
• Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include flexibility and adaptability, a growth mindset, a positive attitude, proactivity, creativity, good communication skills, willingness and ability to learn, curiosity, enthusiasm, and reliability.

Our roles are available in the following locations:

• Manchester
• Cambridge

Selection Process

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 O