Graduate Vibration Engineer 2027

Ramboll3; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Ramboll in the United Kingdom and Ireland is looking for a graduate engineer to contribute to the design and delivery of innovative buildings and infrastructure. You will engage across the project lifecycle, from concepts to site visits, within the Buildings Department, collaborating with Structures, Civil, Mechanical & Electrical teams.

You will develop expertise in vibration, dynamics, and sustainable design while growing your engineering competence in a multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• MEng or MSc in an engineering subject with modules in structural dynamics, vibration, or similar.
• Interest in vibration and dynamics applied to built environments.
• Ability to summarise and present engineering concepts in clear English.
• Interest in digital transformation and computational modelling tools.

Responsibilities

• Graduate engineer will participate in design and delivery of buildings and related infrastructure across project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with multiple disciplines within Buildings Department.
• Support sustainable design practices and knowledge growth.

Skills

Vibration & dynamics

English communication

Digital modelling tools

Sustainable design

Adaptability & proactive learning

Education

MEng or MSc in Engineering (Engineering Council Accredited)

Tools

Computational modelling

Data-driven methodologies

Job description

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.

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 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 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.

Our roles are available in the following locations: Manchester and Cambridge

Your skills and experience

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:

• 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.