Graduate Consultant - Impact Assessment

Overview

At Ramboll, we offer a unique work environment built on openness, understanding, and respect. Our Nordic heritage drives our commitment to improving conditions for people and nature through our projects. As a foundation-owned multinational company, profits are reinvested into the company to develop employees or fund research, charity, and humanitarian projects. We aim to be 'The Partner for Sustainable Change' and to ensure your work makes a meaningful impact on people, communities, and the environment.

Please note - Ramboll cannot sponsor any post-study or Skilled Worker visas for our early career roles. You must have the right to live and work in the UK indefinitely without sponsorship, either now or in the future. Non-UK national candidates must have lived in the UK for at least three years prior to commencing an Apprenticeship to be eligible for government funding. The above return-to-work (RTW) status will also apply on completion of the apprenticeship.

How to apply

Apply online. Attach your CV and cover letter showcasing why you are the right fit for the role. Answer the question below and upload as a document.

Question: 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)

Note: Your application will be rejected if the application question is not completed.

Selection Process

There are three steps to our selection process. You will advance to the next step if you are shortlisted.

• Step 1: Apply Online and complete required application questions, including competency questions.
• Step 2: Shortlisting
• Step 3: Assessment Centre - planned to take place during April 2026

We review every application. Tools to support you are allowed for spelling, grammar, or background research, but your answers should reflect your own original thoughts.

Impact Assessment - Role Description

The role involves environmental management and assessment with opportunities to work on UK national and international environmental and social impact assessments. The team is part of Ramboll's Impact Assessment Global Service Line, with specialists across 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 responsibilities

• Support early-stage feasibility assessment/site selection and environmental constraints analysis; work with the Planning team to understand planning policy implications
• Manage all stages of environmental impact assessment including screening, scoping, Environmental Statements, and post-consent support; ensure compliance with environmental commitments, planning conditions, and DCO requirements
• Coordinate environmental disciplines and deliver baseline surveys (ecology, peat, noise, air quality) and support related surveys
• Site inspections and walkover surveys
• Support stakeholder engagement, public consultations, and engagement with regulators/planning authorities
• Interface with design and client teams; manage delivery of surveys and Environmental Statement inputs
• Draft Environmental Statement chapters, including introductory and cumulative assessment chapters and Non-Technical Summaries
• Develop skills across disciplines and contribute to environmental chapters
• Support business development and proposal preparation

Your skills and experience

For this role, a starting point is

• 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, teamwork
• Adaptability, good time management, problem solving, and analytical skills
• Good digital literacy; GIS and AI literacy (e.g., LLMs) would be beneficial
• Numerical competency
• Excellent English communication skills (oral and written)
• Excellent report writing skills

What to include in your application

Attach your CV and a cover letter; answer the application question and upload as a document.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and to providing an inclusive work environment. We support work/life balance and invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, please let us know if any adjustments are needed in the application process by emailing .

Deadline for applications

13th March 2026