Graduate Project Manager (Buildings) 2027 in Chester

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

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.

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.

About this opportunity

You will be part of our wider project management community assisting with the delivery of a wide range of construction projects in the UK and overseas for both the public and private sectors. Example projects the team are involved with are a power station in the Falkland Islands, housing projects in Cyprus, a fuel storage facility in Singapore, new embassies in Cyprus, Rome and Turkmenistan and projects for the British Antarctic Survey. The work is very exciting and involves dealing with clients and a broad range of stakeholders. Each day as a graduate will offer new opportunities and challenges, ensuring no two days feel the same. We will also support. You will be working under supervision of experienced Project Managers.

As 'The Partner of Sustainable Change' we put sustainability at the forefront of our projects. We encourage our employees to go above and beyond current sustainable practices to deliver sustainable change.

Disciplinary focus

• Industry & Infrastructure
• Transformation & Public Buildings
• Commercial & Retail

Our Project Management teams are located in Bristol, Chester, Manchester, Southampton and London. Please ensure you state your preferred location on your application form.

Whilst we operate flexibly, we also value a team focus and a close team community. Therefore, we would like you to be in the office most of the time (5 days a week initially); this can be reviewed on a case‑by‑case basis.

Your skills and experience

From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we require candidates to have:

• Studying or have completed a BEng, MEng or MSc level degree in a in a building/civil engineering or related discipline or construction/project management (Graduating no earlier than 2026)
• Candidates must have lived in the UK for at least 5 years for the purpose of security vetting
• A basic understanding of health and safety legislation, including CDM Regulations
• A basic understanding of the various types of procurement methods for construction projects and the contract/commercial administration requirements.
• Excellent communication and IT skills
• Ability to write high quality reports

Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include: good communication skills, flexibility and adaptability, a growth mindset, positive attitude, proactivity, willingness to learn, curiosity, enthusiasm, reliability.

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