Junior Engineer/ Graduate Engineer (Wastewater and Pollution)

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The RSK Group is one of Europe’s fastest growing environmental, geotechnical and contaminated land consultancies, with offices in the UK, Europe and the Gulf. It provides a range of services for a wide range of clients within the property, manufacturing, oil, gas and energy sector. Since 1989, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and retain talented people. Working for RSK is an opportunity to evolve as a professional, to innovate and to make a difference.

Our success is founded on the talent of our employees, so we recognise the importance of personal growth, encouragement and earned rewards. As a company, we want you to share in our achievements and we want to be a conduit for your success.

We are now looking to recruit a Junior or Graduate Engineerto work full time. This role will be based out of Swindon. Currently, we are operating remote working for many of our office-based employees and this is expected to evolve into a blended working arrangement between home and office when restrictions enable this.

JOB TITLE: JUNIOR ENGINEER/GRADUATE ENGINEER (WASTEWATER AND POLLUTION)

Responsibilities

Within WRc, you?will be responsible for working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team on?delivering innovative solutions to the water industry.?The ideal candidate will have a background in an engineering subject, ideally, with some experience of wastewater network operations. In the role you will be tasked with conducting desk studies and research to improve operations of wastewater assets and networks, asset rehabilitation practices and maintenance strategies, assisting project management and contribute to the development of engineering solutions to solve our client’s challenges. You will need to be creative and engaged and work closely with our subject matter experts to contribute turning insights into meaningful outcomes for our clients and maintain commercial awareness.

You will be required to work on all stages of the projects’ lifecycle and as part of our vibrant consultancy business, you will work on a range of diverse projects, ensuring that you will be intellectually and technically challenged.

The Specific Tasks Are As Follows

• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of subject matter experts

• Identify and contribute to the development of solutions to improve asset and network performance
• Support the formulation of technical proposals and development of project ideas.
• Take account of the latest developments and innovations in the subject area, to help maintain WRc’s position as an industry leader.
  
  

Person Specification

Either educated to degree level or higher in a relevant subject, ideally from either a civil engineering, mechanical engineering or environmental or scientific background or with a relevant engineering qualification from further education. The successful candidate will be a self-starter and have a positive attitude and desire to learn coupled with a curious mindset and ability to understand and interpret complex datasets. A good working knowledge of MS Office and excellent written and communication skills is required. An appreciation of the UK water industry is desirable, along with an understanding of wastewater and pollution. Must be eligible to work in the UK.

Salary And Benefits

• £22k to £27k
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays and private health care
• Regular training and career development
• Regular offers through RSK Group (e.g. Tastecard, Gym membership, Holidays and Entertainment)
  
  

At RSK we operate an open and relaxed management culture that nurtures continuous improvement and innovation, adopting a proactive growth strategy helps us to run a sustainable and profitable business while providing new and exciting career opportunities for all. The company prides itself on providing employees with a rewarding and challenging career, encouraging Continuous Professional Development and enabling them to reach their full potential. Listed as being in the top 3 environmental consultancies and listed in the Sunday Times PwC Top Track 250, there has never been a more exciting time to join.

Furthermore, retaining our employees is the building block of a successful organisation and we want to ensure you maintain a healthy work life balance, with many opportunities for flexible working, social activities, and community involvement projects.

RSK is also committed to our Corporate Responsibility strategy. We seek to minimise our impact on the environment; to engage positively with the community and education groups; to provide a safe and supportive atmosphere in which to work; and to promote Corporate Responsibility throughout our supply chain.

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer