Graduate Consultant - Terrestrial Ecology (Biodiversity & Ecosystems)

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. This ensures the continued development of employees or is used to 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 UK 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. The above RTW status will also apply on completion of the apprenticeship.

PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE FULLY COMPLETED YOUR APPLICATION, INCLUDING ANSWERING THE QUESTION IN THE 'HOW TO APPLY' SECTION. ANY INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE REJECTED.

We invite you to bring your strong desire to make meaningful, positive change and your passion for nature conservation into play in our Ecosystems Solutions Service Line.  Depending on the role, you would undertake ecological surveys and produce high quality reports including habitat and species surveys, support the delivery of a range of biodiversity project work, alongside our Ecology and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) specialists or support the delivery of a range of project work with a broad environmental and sustainability remit founded in biology and ecosystems knowledge. 

To succeed in this role, you must be willing to develop your ecological or conservation skills to assist in more complex work or to develop skills as part of our team delivering environmental net gain, biodiversity and natural capital, and nature-based solutions.  You would ideally be a Member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management or be eligible to qualify for membership at the appropriate grade. 

 Key tasks and responsibilities: 

• Undertake desk studies for ecological and ornithological data 

• Assist with survey planning including preparation of Health and Safety Plans 

• Undertake field surveys for flora, habitats and protected species (including working on remote, upland sites across Scotland) 

• Undertake ornithological surveys for renewable energy and linear infrastructure developments 

The key deliverables for this role over the first 12-24 Months will be: 

• Preliminary Ecological Appraisal / Ecological Impact Assessment 

• Species survey reports 

• Biodiversity Net Gain assessment 

For this role, we believe your starting point is: 

• A Bachelors or Masters degree in one of the following: Biology, Ecology, Environmental Biology, Conservation Biology, Aquatic Ecology, Ecosystem Services, Natural Capital or Ecological Economics 

• Member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management or be eligible to qualify for membership at the appropriate grade 

• Have experience with IT packages including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook; 

• Be numerically competent; 

• Possess excellent English communication skills, both oral and written; 

• Have excellent report writing skills  

How to apply :

Apply online. Attach your CV and cover letter showcasing why you are the right fit for the role. We would also like you to answer the below question and upload as a document. 

• What are the main environmental challenges where you live, why they are important to you, and how you would help solve them? (max. 500 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: Assessment Centre – these are planned to take place during 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 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 [email protected] 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: 13th March 2026