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Water Graduate (Environment & Health)

Ramboll
Southampton

Expected closing date: Tuesday, 1 December 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Assist with environmental impact assessments, water environment design, and sustainable drainage solutions.
  • Roles available in Leeds, Birmingham, Bristol, London, Exeter, and Southampton.
  • Requires a relevant BEng/BSc in Geography, Hydrology or similar; MEng/MSc in an environmental discipline is desirable.
  • Benefits include hybrid working, 27 days holiday, professional development support, and a range of employee benefits.
  • Applications close on 1st December 2026.

About the Role

Ramboll is seeking Graduates for their Environment & Health team, with roles available in Leeds, Birmingham, Bristol, London, Exeter, and Southampton. Please specify your preferred work locations on your application.

What You'll Do

Your key tasks and responsibilities are likely to include:

  • Assisting with Environmental Impact Assessments including Flood Risk Assessments, and Water Quality Assessments.
  • Contributing to the design of water environment features such as river diversions, culverts, bridges, and scour protection.
  • Problem-solving to find practical solutions for water treatment, sustainable drainage (SuDS) design, and floodplain compensation, considering constraints like space, cost, and programme.
  • Coordinating with junior colleagues and supporting day-to-day project delivery, mindful of programme and budget.
  • Supporting the development of strategy/concept drainage design incorporating SuDS.
  • Assisting with environmental permit applications, responding to project briefs, and 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. The programme includes the Early Careers Design Challenge, an event where you collaborate on a client project to gain insight into design concepts.

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 by attaching your CV, cover letter, and relevant documents. In a separate document, please address the following 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 received.