Are you passionate about civil/marine design and driven to become a future leader in innovative engineering? Do you thrive in challenging environments and enjoy tackling unfamiliar engineering problems? Are you motivated to learn and adopt new technologies quickly?

If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Marine department as our new Graduate Engineer and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

As our new Graduate Engineer, you will work in our Edinburgh office as part of a strong dedicated team of design engineers and modellers applying cutting-edge technology in its design of marine projects. Previous education will be an important foundation, but your ability to learn new engineering concepts and pick up new technology quickly and effectively will define your success.

You will contribute to the overall design and delivery of marine structures, perform complex analysis using computer modelling, develop digital tools, and translate complex engineering concepts into presentations, reports, and infographics. You will also learn to identify potential health & safety, design, sustainability, and commercial risks on our projects and monitor the implementation of design throughout the project lifecycle.

Your key responsibilities will be

Contribute to the overall design and delivery of Marine structures Perform complex analysis using computer modelling; making, reading, and interpreting technical material Develop digital tools and approaches to leverage these opportunities Translate complex engineering concepts and solutions into presentations, reports, sketches, drawings, and infographics that communicate their essence and demonstrate their value to our clients and key stakeholders Learn to identify potential health & safety, design, sustainability, and commercial risks on our projects and contribute towards mitigating them Monitor the implementation of design throughout the entire project lifecycle, from initial concepts to construction and operation Contribute to the development of company procedures by taking an active role in task groups Proactively pursue continuous professional development including working towards chartership with a recognised institution

About you

A BEng, MEng or MSc level degree in a relevant engineering discipline (General Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering) Ability to summarise and present complex materials via different channels (e.g., report writing, PowerPoint, hand sketching) An understanding of Digital Automation and BIM

What we can offer you

Commitment to your development Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company Flexible work environment 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays Matched pension contributions Private medical cover and life assurance

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application with your up-to-date CV. We invite diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants from all groups to apply.

Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.

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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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