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Graduate Contaminated Land Consultant

Ramboll
Chester

Expected closing date: Tuesday, 1 December 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Launch your career as a Graduate Contaminated Land Consultant with Ramboll.
  • Work on environmental and contaminated land projects, including site assessments and investigations.
  • Opportunities in London, Bristol, Manchester, Leeds, and Chester.
  • Requires a relevant degree (Geology, Geography, Hydrogeology, Contaminated Land) and a full clean driving licence.
  • Applications close on 1st December 2026.

About the Role

Join Ramboll Environment & Health UK as a Graduate Contaminated Land Consultant and contribute to an established national team. You will be 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.

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

Your Skills and Experience

  • A Bachelors or Masters level 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.
  • Hold 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.

Selection Process

  1. Apply online.
  2. Shortlisting.
  3. Interviews and/or Assessment Centre.

How to Apply

Apply online, attaching your CV, cover letter, and any other relevant documents that demonstrate your suitability for the role.

In a separate document, please address the following question: "What are the main environmental challenges where you live, why they are important to you, and how you would help solve them?" (max. 500 words). Your application will be rejected if the application questions are not completed.

We review every application personally. While tools can be used for support (e.g., spelling, grammar, research), your answers should reflect your own original thoughts.

Applications may close early based on volume received.