Graduate Structural Engineer 2027

Structural, Civil, Construction.

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.

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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 the relevant documents and answer the application questions. Any applications submitted without the required information or application questions completed will be rejected. Please ensure all competency questions are submitted as part of your application. 

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

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. 

PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE FULLY COMPLETED YOUR APPLICATION, INCLUDING ANSWERING THE 3 QUESTIONS IN THE 'HOW TO APPLY' SECTION. ANY INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE REJECTED. 

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

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, 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.   

We are looking for Graduate Structural Engineers in the following disciplines: 

  • Commercial & Residential 
  • Life Science & Pharma 
  • Transformation & Public Buildings 
  • Business Advisory & Consultancy 

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 design . Please only apply for this role if you hold or are studying the correct degree (obtained no earlier than 2026) 
  • Interest in the design of buildings and associated infrastructure, and an active curiosity about primary construction materials and emerging / innovative materials   
  • Ability to summarise and present engineering concepts in clear English and drawn formats   
  • An interest in digital transformation, tools and 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.   

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 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.  

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 do you believe are the key challenges in the building industry and what do you believe are the best solutions to overcome these? (max. 150 words)   

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

Based on the volume of applications received we reserve the right to close applications early, please apply early to avoid disappointment. 

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Job ID Number: REF24578F
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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
    London
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Disciplines Accepted...
  • Civil/Infrastructure
  • Construction/Project Management
  • Structural
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