Graduate Building Physics - 2026 intake - Buildings
To be considered for this role, please make sure you read the job description carefully and apply by submitting all the relevant documents and answer the application questions. Any applications submitted without the required information or application questions completed will be rejected. Please ensure all competency questions are submitted as part of your application.
Please note – Ramboll cannot sponsor any post-study or Skilled Worker visas for our early career roles, as the Home Office’s eligibility criteria would not be met. You must have the right to live and work in the UK indefinitely without the need for sponsorship, either now or in the future.
PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE FULLY COMPLETED YOUR APPLICATION, INCLUDING ANSWERING THE 3 QUESTIONS IN THE 'HOW TO APPLY' SECTION. ANY INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE REJECTED.
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.
Welcome to our Buildings division
As one of the top 10 building designers in the world, Ramboll works on more than 10,000 building projects each year. 4,000 experts across the world specialise in creating more innovative, sustainable and liveable buildings. We place particular emphasis on our liveable buildings concept where we balance the cultural, social and physical values of buildings, to improve the quality of life for building users.
We passionately believe that Building Physics and Building Performance modelling is an integrated part of the building services design process.
We are looking for talented individuals with experience/knowledge (from their studies) of dynamic thermal simulation compliance modelling (e. g. Part L, thermal comfort, TM54 etc) and potential awareness or experience of detailed HVAC component level modelling and NABERS UK assessments. Working as part of a team, you will be expected to deliver your own project work, and to become technically proficient in IESVE and/or SAP, as well as other modelling software packages.
Your key attributes and responsibilities will be:
Assist with the production of energy strategies for planning applications (including GLA), carrying out Part L compliance assessments using IESVE or SAP.
Help model operational energy use within buildings to limit the energy performance gap, including accreditation with NABERS UK.
Understand and incorporate industry specific assessment methodologies and guidelines.
Be able to work using your own initiative with supervision.
Demonstrate good attention to detail and show pride in the work produced.
Have an ability to present your work succinctly to others, to inspire the confidence of design teams and clients, and then use this to strengthen internal and external relationships.
Have a keen interest in or experience using digital and parametric design tools. We seek engineers that fit with our culture and have an interest or experience in working digitally by coding, working in Rhino/Grasshopper and relevant programming languages.
For this role, your starting point should be:
Being a recent (no earlier than 2025) graduate of an appropriate engineering degree.
Have proven experience throughout studies in all aspects of building physics, including building energy modelling and compliance analysis using IESVE or SAP.
Have a good knowledge of passive design, LZC technologies and ‘net zero’, and use this to influence all aspects of building design.
Having a CIBSE / IET / IMechE Engineering Council accredited honours degree.
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 physics 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 – these are planned to take place during early 2026
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 job.advert.accessibility@ramboll.com with such requests.
Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered. All application and screening questions must be answered fully.
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: 11th December 2025
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