Civil/Structural Engineering Intern in Chester

To be considered for this role, please make sure you read the job description carefully. Ensure that you submit all of the relevant documents as PDFs, including the application question at the bottom of the advert.

At Ramboll, we offer a unique work environment. Our culture is built on openness, understanding, and respect, allowing you to shape your role to match your working style, aspirations, and personal life. Our Nordic heritage drives our commitment to improving conditions for people and nature through our projects. As a foundation‑owned multinational company, the profit we make is reinvested into the company to continue developing employees or fund research, charity, and humanitarian projects. Our commitment to be "The Partner for Sustainable Change" ensures 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, as the Home Office’s eligibility criteria would not be met. You must have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom indefinitely without the need for 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 in order to be eligible for government funding. This RTW status will also apply on completion of the apprenticeship.

Ramboll is looking for a passionate, creative and enthusiastic undergraduate intern to join our Building Structures team in Chester for either a 6‑week or 12‑week summer placement. The internship programme is a great way to enhance your learning and employability by gaining real‑world experience with our expert engineers. This is a paid placement based on the Real Living Wage. You will be part of a dynamic and growing company, learning about technical design and other aspects of engineering. You will gain hands‑on experience with drawing and analysis software and will have a mentor who will train, monitor and give feedback on your performance throughout your work.

We aim to provide varied experience, working on real projects, with suitable guidance and supervision, which may include:

• Assisting the team with identifying engineering design solutions to our client’s problems
• Carrying out engineering calculations and computational analysis where appropriate
• Creating engineering drawings and sketches to communicate our solutions effectively
• Shadowing members of the team on site visits, meetings, etc.
• Contributing to Ramboll culture and values by participating in team and company events
• Producing a written summary of your experience during the placement

For this role you need to:

• Be studying toward an MEng or MSc level degree in a relevant engineering subject (from an Engineering Council‑Accredited University) including modules in structural design. Civil or structural engineering degrees would be most relevant, but we would consider general engineering and combined engineering degrees.
• Be in your penultimate year of study, i.e. due to graduate in 2027.
• Be able to attend the Chester office in person for the duration of the placement.
• Have an interest in the design of buildings and associated infrastructure, and an active curiosity about materials and emerging/innovative technologies.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Have good written and oral communication skills.

How to apply: Apply online. Attach your CV and answer the questions below.

• Q1) Identify one of the key challenges in the building industry and suggest possible solutions to overcome this (max. 150 words)
• Q2) Ramboll’s initiative, "The Partner for Sustainable Change", focuses on four key unifying themes: Decarbonise for net‑zero, Resilient societies and livability, resource management and circular economy, Biodiversity and ecosystem. Please choose one unifying theme and explain what this means to you personally (max. 150 words)

PLEASE NOTE: YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REJECTED IF THE APPLICATION QUESTION IS 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: Interview – these are planned to take place during March/April 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 recognise the importance of having a good work/life balance, both in terms of individual well‑being and its positive impact with respect to employee engagement and retention. 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: 19th March 2026