Water Graduate (Environment & Health) 2027

Ramboll; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

27 days holiday

Professional subscription

Cycle-to-work

Private medical insurance

Taste card

Gymflex

Job summary

Ramboll in the United Kingdom and Ireland is inviting graduates to join its EarlyCareers programme in Leeds and other UK locations. The role offers hands-on experience in environmental assessments and water-related design, with mentorship and structured development.

You'll work on projects across flood risk, water quality, SuDS design and liaise with clients and professionals while benefiting from hybrid working and a clear pathway to chartered status.

Qualifications

• Minimum BEng/BSc in Geography, Hydrology or similar topic.
• MEng or MSc in an environmental discipline is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with Environmental Impact Assessments including Flood Risk Assessments and Water Quality Assessments.
• Input to design of features related to the water environment, such as river diversions, culverts, bridges and scour protection.
• Problem solving by helping to find practical solutions to project needs, e.g. water treatment, SuDS design and floodplain compensation.
• Coordination with other junior colleagues, undertaking and assisting with day-to-day work required to deliver projects within programme and budget.
• Assisting with environmental permit applications; preparing calculations, reports and plans/figures.
• Site visits and attending meetings; and
• Liaising with clients, contractors, architects, regulators, planners and other professionals.

Skills

Geography

Hydrology

Environmental discipline

GIS

Education

BEng/BSc in Geography or Hydrology

MEng or MSc in environmental discipline

Tools

GIS

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.

Launch your career and find your professional home at Ramboll. Be part of a supportive and engaging environment, where you can challenge and explore your professional interests, passions and curiosity in ways that make a most of all the opportunities ahead of you.

We value the things that make you unique. Ramboll's Nordic heritage and founding aim, of improving conditions for people and nature, continue to guide our decision-making. As a foundation‑owned multinational company, with 97.5% shares owned by the Ramboll Foundation, profits are reinvested into the company for the continued development of employees or used to fund research, charitable and humanitarian projects.

Our commitment to be 'The Partner for Sustainable Change' and to act responsibly in everything that we do, means that you'll be working on projects that make a positive difference to individuals, communities and the environment.

Our Early Careers Programme – EarlyCareers@Ramboll

We have designed a training programme that will boost your personal, commercial and technical development to kick‑start your career with Ramboll. You will also be paired with a mentor and have access to a clear framework to work towards your professional development.

The Early Careers Design Challenge is one of the highlights of the graduate training. This is a fun and exciting event where you get to work on a project for one of our clients that will provide you with an insight into the concept of design. You also get the opportunity to collaborate and network with amazing people and peers.

About this opportunity

Your key tasks and responsibilities are likely to include:

• Assisting with Environmental Impact Assessments including Flood Risk Assessments, and Water Quality Assessments;
• Input to design of features related to the water environment, such as river diversions, culverts, bridges and scour protection;
• Problem solving by helping to find practical solutions to project needs, e.g. water treatment, sustainable drainage (SuDS) design and floodplain compensation, while having an appreciation of constraints such as available space, cost and programme;
• Co-ordination with other junior colleagues, undertaking and assisting with the day‑to‑day work required to deliver projects while cognisant of programme and budget;
• Assisting with environmental permit applications; responding to project briefs, preparing calculations, reports and plans/figures;
• Site visits and attending meetings; and
• A degree of liaison with clients, contractors, architects, regulators, planners and other professionals.

We are looking for Graduates within our teams based in Leeds, Birmingham, Bristol, London, Exeter, Southampton. Please ensure you specify your preferred work locations on your application.

Your skills and experience

We believe your starting point for this role as a minimum is a relevant BEng/BSc within Geography, Hydrology or similar topic. It is desirable that you have a MEng or MSc in an environmental discipline, but this is not essential.

Benefits you will enjoy:

• Hybrid and flexible working
• 27 days holiday per year and 8 days bank holiday
• Professional subscription and support in becoming chartered
• Range of employee benefits, such as cycle-to-work scheme, private medical insurance, discounted Taste card subscription, Gymflex and many more.

Selection Process:

• Step 1: Apply online
• Step 2: Shortlisting
• Step 3: Interviews and/or Assessment Centre

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.

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.

Deadline for applications: 1st December 2026

I'm an early career talent

Early career talents are individuals who are currently studying at university, have recently graduated or who have a couple of years of PG work experience.

I'm an experienced professional

Experienced professionals are those who have anywhere from a few years to many decades of workexperience.

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