Graduate Project Manager (Buildings) 2027

You will be part of our wider project management community assisting with the delivery of a wide range of construction projects in the UK and overseas for both the public and private sectors. Example projects the team are involved with are a power station in the Falkland Islands, housing projects in Cyprus, a fuel storage facility in Singapore, new embassies in Cyprus, Rome and Turkmenistan and projects for the British Antarctic Survey. The work is very exciting and involves dealing with clients and a broad range of stakeholders. Each day as a graduate will offer new opportunities and challenges, ensuring no two days feel the same. We will also support. You will be working under supervision of experienced Project Managers.

As ‘The Partner of Sustainable Change’ we put sustainability at the forefront of our projects. We encourage our employees to go above and beyond current sustainable practices to deliver sustainable change.

We are looking for Graduate Electrical Engineers across multiple disciplines including:

Industry & Infrastructure

Transformation & Public Buildings

Commercial & Retail

Our Project Management teams are located in Bristol, Chester, Manchester, Southampton and London. Please ensure you state your preferred location on your application form.

Whilst we operate flexibly, we also value a team focus and a close team community. Therefore, we would like you to be in the office most of the time (5 days a week initially); this can be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Your skills and experience:

From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we require candidates to have:

Studying or have completed a BEng, MEng or MSc level degree in a in a building/civil engineering or related discipline or construction/project management (Graduating no earlier than 2026)

Candidates must have lived in the UK for at least 5 years for the purpose of security vetting

A basic understanding of health and safety legislation, including CDM Regulations

A basic understanding of the various types of procurement methods for construction projects and the contract/commercial administration requirements.

Excellent communication and IT skills

Ability to write high quality reports

Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include: good communication skills, flexibility and adaptability, a growth mindset, positive attitude, proactivity, willingness to learn, curiosity, enthusiasm, reliability.

How to apply:

Apply online. Attach your CV. In a separate document, please address the following questions: and attach to your application.

Question 1. Ramboll’s initiative, ‘The Partner for Sustainable Change’, focuses on four key unifying themes; Decarbonise for net-zero, Resilient societies and liveability, resource management and circular economy, Biodiversity and ecosystem. Please choose one unifying theme and explain what this means to you personally? (max. 150 words)

Question 2. Why are you interested in joining Ramboll and what strengths do you have which will contribute to your role within the Ramboll team? (max. 150 words)

Question 3. What do you believe are the key challenges in the building industry and what do you believe are the best solutions to overcome these? (max. 150 words)

PLEASE NOTE: YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED IF THE APPLICATION QUESTIONS ARE NOT COMPLETED.

Selection Process:

We aim to respond to your application shortly after the deadline by the latest. There are three steps to our selection process. You will advance onto the next step if you are successfully shortlisted.

Step 1: Apply Online and complete required application questions, including competency questions.

Step 2: Shortlisting

Step 3: Assessment Centre

We personally review every application, as our selection process is fully human-led. It’s absolutely fine to use tools to support you—for example, to check spelling and grammar or to gather background research—but we ask that your answers reflect your own original thoughts. That way, we get to know the real you, and your responses will be a true foundation for your interview.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. As a company, Ramboll recognises the importance of having a good work/life balance, both in terms of individual well-being and its positive impact with respect to the engagement and retention of our employees. We aim to support all employees to achieve a work/life balance which enables them to work in a supported manner while having the time to achieve personal aspects of their life outside of work. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, Ramboll ensures opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at [email protected] with such requests.

Based on the volume of applications received we reserve the right to close applications early, please apply early to avoid disappointment.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Deadline for applications: 1st December 2026