Job Graduate Facades Engineer - 2025 Intake

Job Description

To be considered for this role, please make sure you read the job description carefully and apply by submitting all the relevant documents.

Launch your career and find your professional home at Ramboll. Be part of a supportive and engaging environment, where you can challenge and explore your professional interests, passions and curiosity in ways that make the most of all the opportunities ahead of you.

We value the things that make you unique. Underpinned by a culture of openness, understanding and respect, we’ll encourage you to shape your role to suit your working style, ambitions and life outside work. Ramboll will support you to achieve a work/life balance using flexible and hybrid working.

Ramboll’s Nordic heritage and founding aim, of improving conditions for people and nature, continue to guide our decision-making. As a foundation-owned multinational company, with 97.5% shares owned by the Ramboll Foundation, profits are reinvested into the company for the continued development of employees or used to fund research, charitable and humanitarian projects.

Our commitment to be ‘The Partner for Sustainable Change’ and to act responsibly in everything that we do, means that you’ll be working on projects that make a positive difference to individuals, communities and the environment.

Our Early Careers Programme – Write to the company

We have designed a training program that will boost your personal, commercial and technical development to kick-start your career with Ramboll. You will also be paired with a mentor and have access to a clear framework to work towards your professional development.

The Early Careers Challenge is one of the highlights of the graduate training. This is a fun and exciting event where you get to travel around the UK and work on a project that will provide you with an insight into the concept of design. You also get the opportunity to collaborate and network with amazing people and peers.

 About this opportunity

As our new Graduate Engineer you will be part of an expanding and dynamic team. We actively seek a rich portfolio of work that makes a difference to those who experience it. Working with the leading UK and international architects we are recognised for our bold innovative approach, that is underpinned by our Scandinavian design heritage and foundation ownership. We offer a supporting and collaborative culture and operate a flexible working policy, and with this you will be part of an exciting team of experts, who respect each other and work towards a common goal.

Your key tasks and responsibilities will be:

• Assist in the design and analysis of façade systems (i.e., curtain walling, cladding, architectural precast, GRFC, brick masonry, glazing system, etc.)

• Assist in the preparation of façade technical drawings, specifications, and documentation for projects, adhering to best practices and quality standards.

• Carry out calculation and simulations such as structural, thermal, acoustic, etc. to evaluate and inform the façade design ensure the integrity and functionality.

• Assist and contribute to the digital tool development projects within the team. 

• Assist in research on advancements in facade technology, materials, and construction methods, and support the integration of these technologies into project workflows.

• Assist in communication with clients, and stakeholders to convey technical information, address concerns, and facilitate project progress.

• Assist in technical audits, tender reviews, and due diligence reviews.

• Attend site inspections, and Support off-site and on-site testing activities to verify compliance with design specifications and identify potential issues during construction.

• Accountability for task delivery, quality, and profitability.

• Participate in professional development activities, such as training programs, seminars, and industry conferences, to enhance skills and knowledge in facade engineering.

• Assist in maintaining the high-quality façade service offering.

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 believe your starting point is:

• Degree qualified in either Structural or Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, or other transferable manufacturing/engineering discipline.

• Proficiency in design and drafting software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, Sketchup), structural analysis softwares (i.e., Autodesk Robot, Strand7 and ANSYS, etc.)

• Familiarity with relevant building codes, standard and guidance documents governing façade design and construction (e.g., EN BS, ASTM, CWCT, etc.).

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with the ability to analyse complex engineering challenges and propose effective solutions.

Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include:

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.

• Eagerness to learn and a proactive attitude towards professional development and career growth.

 Benefits you will enjoy:

• Hybrid and flexible working

• 27 days holiday per year and 8 days bank holiday

• Professional subscription and support on becoming chartered

• Range of employee benefits, such as cycle-to-work scheme, private medical insurance, discounted Taste card subscription, Gymflex and many more.

Selection Process:

• Step 1: Apply online

• Step 2: Shortlisting

• Step 3: Interviews and/or Assessment Centre – Date and Location TBC

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.

How to apply

Apply online. Attach your CV, cover letter and relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role. In a separate document, please address the following questions:

1. Why are you interested in Façade Engineering? (max. 150 words)

1. How do you see the role of AI and machine learning in Facade engineering? (max. 150 words)

1. Why does sustainability matter to you? (max. 150 words)

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 Write to the company with such requests.

Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.

Based on the volume of applications received we reserve the right to close applications early.

We look forward to receiving your application.

 

Deadline for applications:  6th December 2024