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Water Graduate (Environment & Health)

Ramboll
Southernhay Way Exeter

Expected closing date: Tuesday, 1 December 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Assist with environmental assessments and water environment design projects.
  • Requires a BEng/BSc in Geography, Hydrology or similar; MEng/MSc desirable.
  • Roles available in Leeds, Birmingham, Bristol, London, Exeter, and Southampton.
  • Applications close on 1st December 2026.
  • Ramboll cannot sponsor post-study or Skilled Worker visas.

About the Role

Ramboll is seeking Graduates for their Environment & Health team, with roles available in Leeds, Birmingham, Bristol, London, Exeter, and Southampton. You will be part of a supportive and engaging environment focused on sustainable change.

Your Key Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Assisting with Environmental Impact Assessments, including Flood Risk Assessments and Water Quality Assessments.
  • Contributing to the design of water environment features like river diversions, culverts, bridges, and scour protection.
  • Developing practical solutions for water treatment, sustainable drainage (SuDS) design, and floodplain compensation, considering constraints like space, cost, and programme.
  • Coordinating with junior colleagues on day-to-day project delivery, managing programme and budget.
  • Supporting the development of strategy and concept drainage design incorporating SuDS.
  • Assisting with environmental permit applications, preparing calculations, reports, and plans.
  • Conducting site visits and attending meetings.
  • Liaising with clients, contractors, architects, regulators, planners, and other professionals.

Training and Development

Ramboll offers an Early Careers Programme designed to boost personal, commercial, and technical development. You will be paired with a mentor and have access to a clear framework for professional development. Highlights include the Early Careers Design Challenge, offering a chance to work on a client project and network with peers.

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 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 relevant documents. You must also answer specific application questions in a separate document. Applications without all required information will be rejected.

Application Questions:

  • 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)

Please note: Your application will be rejected if the application questions are not completed. Applications may close early based on volume.