Graduate Vibration Engineer 2027

Mechanical, Aerodynamics, Structural, Civil, Acoustics.

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.

Early Careers at Ramboll
"You are fully supported when you join Ramboll in the Early Careers Programme."

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.

Job Description

To be considered for this role, please make sure you read the job description carefully and apply by submitting all relevant documents listed at the bottom of the advert.

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 the 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

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

Please ensure you specify your preferred locations on your application.

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.  

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 and complete required application 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. 

How to apply

Apply online. Attach your CV. In a separate document, please address the following questions and attach to your application.

  • Question 1. Ramboll’s initiative, ‘The Partner for Sustainable Change’, focuses on four key unifying themes; Decarbonise for net-zero, Resilient societies and liveability, resource management and circular economy, Biodiversity and ecosystem. Please choose one unifying theme and explain what this means to you personally? (max. 150 words)  
  • Question 2. Why are you interested in joining Ramboll and what strengths do you have which will contribute to your role within the Ramboll team? (max. 150 words)  
  • Question 3. What drives your interest in vibration engineering? (max. 150 words) 

PLEASE NOTE: YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED IF THE APPLICATION QUESTIONS ARE NOT COMPLETED.

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Job ID Number: REF24588O
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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.

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  • Deadline
    December 1st, 2026
  • Starting
    September 2027
  • Salary
    Competitive + benefits
  • Degree required
    Master's
  • Location
    Manchester and Cambridge
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Disciplines Accepted...
  • Acoustics
  • Aerodynamics
  • Civil/Infrastructure
  • Mechanical
  • Structural
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