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Impact Assessment Graduate

Ramboll
Manchester

Expected closing date: Tuesday, 1 December 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Undertake environmental management and assessment on UK and international projects.
  • Requires a Bachelors or Masters degree in an environmental or related science subject.
  • Based in Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Chester, or Cambridge with hybrid and flexible working.
  • Applications close on 1st December 2026.
  • Ramboll cannot sponsor Skilled Worker visas for this role.

About the Role

Ramboll is seeking Impact Assessment Graduates to join their teams in Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Chester, and Cambridge. This is a full-time role within the Impact Assessment Global Service Line, which has over 450 specialists across various sectors.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

This role involves undertaking environmental management and assessment, with opportunities to work on both UK national and international environmental and social impact assessments. Key tasks include:

  • Supporting early-stage feasibility assessments, site selection, and environmental constraints analysis, including understanding planning policy implications.
  • Managing all stages of environmental impact assessment (EIA), including screening, scoping, preparing Environmental Statements, and post-consent support for compliance.
  • Coordinating environmental disciplines and delivering baseline surveys (e.g., ecology, peat, noise, air quality).
  • Conducting site inspections and walkover surveys.
  • Supporting stakeholder engagement, public consultations, and engagement with regulators.
  • Managing environmental information inputs to design, interfacing with design and client teams, and overseeing survey and Environmental Statement delivery.
  • Drafting Environmental Statement chapters, including introductory chapters, cumulative assessment chapters, and Non-Technical Summaries.
  • Contributing to individual disciplines and preparing environmental chapters.
  • Supporting business development and proposal preparation.

Your Skills and Experience

We are looking for candidates with:

  • A Bachelors or Masters degree in Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Assessment and Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Oceanography, marine-related degrees, or Geography.
  • Enthusiasm for learning, research, and teamwork.
  • Adaptability, good time management, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
  • Good digital literacy; experience with GIS and AI literacy (e.g., LLMs) is beneficial.
  • Numerical competence.
  • Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).
  • Excellent report writing skills.

Benefits

  • Hybrid and flexible working.
  • 27 days holiday per year and 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 by submitting your CV, cover letter, and any other relevant documents. You must also answer a specific application question in a separate document: "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)". Applications without completed questions will be rejected.

Important Notes

  • Ramboll cannot sponsor post-study or Skilled Worker visas for this role.
  • Applications are reviewed by humans, but tools can be used for support (e.g., grammar checks).
  • The application deadline is 1st December 2026.
  • Applications may close early based on volume.