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Graduate Contaminated Land Consultant

Ramboll
Manchester

Expected closing date: Tuesday, 1 December 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Launch your career as a Graduate Contaminated Land Consultant at Ramboll.
  • Key responsibilities include Phase 1 & 2 environmental site assessments and investigations.
  • Opportunities in London, Bristol, Manchester, Leeds, and Chester.
  • Requires a relevant Bachelors or Masters degree and a full, clean driving licence.
  • Applications close on 1st December 2026.

About the Role

Join Ramboll Environment & Health UK as a consultant and contribute to making a positive environmental change. You will be an active member of a national team, involved in preparing and managing environmental and contaminated land projects, supervising site investigations and environmental monitoring, and overseeing remediation.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments:

  • Undertake desk-based research.
  • Carry out site visits.
  • Prepare factual and interpretative reports.
  • Coordinate portfolios or Phase I environmental site assessments.

Phase 2 Environmental and Geo-environmental Site Investigations:

  • Plan and supervise environmental and geo-environmental site investigations.
  • Assess and interpret soil and groundwater analytical data.
  • Conduct environmental risk assessments and detailed quantitative risk assessments.
  • Write interpretative reports and liaise with clients.

Locations

Opportunities are available in London, Bristol, Manchester, Leeds, and Chester. Please specify your location preferences in your application.

Skills and Experience

  • A Bachelors or Masters degree in Geology, Geography, Hydrogeology, or Contaminated Land.
  • Proficiency with IT packages including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Numerical competence.
  • Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).
  • Excellent report writing skills.
  • A full, clean driving licence (by the point of application).

Benefits

  • Hybrid and flexible working.
  • 27 days holiday per year plus 8 bank holidays.
  • Professional subscription and support for chartered status.
  • A range of employee benefits including a cycle-to-work scheme, private medical insurance, discounted Taste card subscription, and Gymflex.

How to Apply

Apply online, attaching your CV, cover letter, and any other relevant documents. In a separate document, please address the following question (max. 500 words): "What are the main environmental challenges where you live, why they are important to you, and how you would help solve them?"

Please note: Applications will be rejected if the application questions are not completed. We review every application manually. While tools can be used for support (e.g., spelling/grammar checks), your answers should reflect your original thoughts.

Applications may close early based on the volume received.