Impact Assessment Graduate 2027

The role will involve the opportunity to undertake environmental management and assessment with opportunities to work on both UK national project environmental impact assessments, and International environmental and social impact assessments. The team forms part of Ramboll’s Impact Assessment Global Service Line, a team of over 450 Impact Assessment specialists working across a broad range of sectors including Energy, Infrastructure, Development & Planning, Marine and International Finance. The UK Impact Assessment team covers environmental impact assessment, planning and socio-economic assessments.

Key tasks and responsibilities with regard to environmental impact assessment will be:

Supporting early stage feasibility assessment/ site selection and environmental constraints analysis and working with our Planning team to understand the implications of planning policy

All stages of environmental impact assessment including screening, scoping and preparing Environmental Statements and post-consent support managing compliance with environmental commitments/ planning conditions/ DCO requirements

Environmental management to coordinate environmental disciplines and deliver baseline surveys – opportunities to support surveys in disciplines such as ecology, peat, noise and air quality.

Site inspections and walkover surveys.

Supporting stakeholder engagement as part of application proposals, with public consultation events and engagement with regulators/planning authorities

Managing the inputs of environmental information to the design, and interfacing with design and client teams, managing the delivery of surveys and of the Environmental Statement.

Drafting Environmental Statement chapters, including Introductory chapters, cumulative assessment chapters and Non-Technical Summaries.

Opportunities to develop skills contributing to individual disciplines, and preparation of environmental chapters.

Support business development and the preparation of proposals.

We are looking for Impact Assessment Graduates in our teams based in Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Chester, Cambridge. Please ensure you specify your location preferences on your application.

Your skills and experience

For this role, we believe your starting point is:

A Bachelors or Masters level degree in one or more of the following subjects: Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Assessment and Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Oceanography, marine related degrees or Geography.

Enthusiasm for learning, research, teamwork

Bring adaptability and have good time management, problem solving and analytical skills

Good digital literacy - experience with GIS and AI literacy (e.g. LLMs) would be beneficial;

Be numerically competent;

Possess excellent English communication skills, both oral and written;

Have excellent report writing skills

Benefits you will enjoy:

Hybrid and flexible working

27 days holiday per year and 8 days bank holiday

Professional subscription and support in becoming chartered

Range of employee benefits, such as cycle-to-work scheme, private medical insurance, discounted Taste card subscription, Gymflex and many more.

Selection Process:

Step 1: Apply online

Step 2: Shortlisting

Step 3: Interviews and/or Assessment Centre

Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll in the United Kingdom and Ireland

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll in the United Kingdom and Ireland has a proven track record of sustainable and responsible business and is a top ten engineering and environmental and sustainability consultancy in the UK, with more than 1,500 employees across 16 offices. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Environment & Health, and Energy. In 2024, Ramboll was included in the Sunday Times’ list of Best Places to Work.

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.

How to apply

Apply online. Attach your CV, cover letter and any other relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role in line with the requirements above.

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.

Based on the volume of applications received we reserve the right to close applications early.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Deadline for applications: 1st December 2026