Graduate Consultant

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The Vacancy: Graduate Consultant (Technical Consulting)

WRc is seeking the next generation of Graduate Consultants to join its Technical Consulting team in September. As part of the 2026 Early Careers Programme, successful candidates will tackle real-world challenges across the water and wastewater sectors, working alongside industry-leading experts.

Locations:

• Swindon
• Bristol
• Exeter
• Manchester

Key Dates:

• Applications Close: Saturday 28th February (23:59)
• Interviews: 1st stage March/April, 2nd stage May/June
• Offers: Offers made in July for a September start

What is the Early Careers Programme?

WRc’s Early Careers Programme is designed to provide graduates with the best start to their professional journey, offering opportunities to develop university-acquired skills through research and development. It also provides exposure to international clients and partners, ensuring a comprehensive foundation for a successful career.

• A committed and structured three-year Graduate Programme.
• Dedicated mentorship to support career development.
• A structured training plan.
• UK-wide programme with opportunities to network with peers.
• An opportunity for rotations within different parts of WRc and with clients, both in the UK and internationally, including hands-on site experience.
• Practical, on-the-job training within a team of industry experts.

Why Choose WRc?

WRc prides itself on a people-first, inclusive, and rewarding culture where success is recognized. The company is dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing graduates to maximize their potential. The graduate programme is tailored to individual needs, offering a flexible and varied learning environment, empowering individuals to make decisions and harness their knowledge and practical skills.

As a growing company within the RSK Group, WRc offers a multitude of opportunities. It is an Independent Centre of Excellence for Innovation and Growth, and one of the world’s leading independent scientific and sustainability advisors. WRc undertakes research and consultancy projects across various sectors, including water, environment, gas, industrial, and resource management. The company is trusted by regulators, utility providers, and their supply chains to deliver solutions that advance their respective industries.

Key Responsibilities:

Working within the Consulting team, responsibilities will vary based on skills and experience, supporting project teams in areas such as:

• Technology Use, Testing, and Innovation in the Water Sector: Including the development of novel sensor systems, best practice transfer between sectors, industry networking, ICA auditing, guidance for technology developers, development of design standards for monitoring, automation and control, and technology testing, approval, and certification.
• Data Science and Software Development: Providing Power BI and software development support to the wider WRc business.
• Asset Management and Modelling: Asset strategy, data-driven asset management, asset health and reliability modelling of water and gas sector infrastructure, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modelling of potable water storage, and end-use analysis of household water consumption.
• Hydraulic Modelling: Both in Clean Water and Wastewater.
• Water Resources Modelling.
• Demand and Leakage Management: Including calm networks.
• Pollution and Flooding.
• Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG).
• Climate Change Risk and Adaptation.
• Infrastructure Asset Management.
• Business Change and Transformation.

Person Specification:

• Education: Degree level in a mathematics, scientific, geography, or engineering subject.
• Numeracy & Programming: Highly numerate, with experience using programming languages such as Python and R.
• Flexibility: Willingness to spend time in other offices to gain a full understanding of new projects and different clients, providing fresh experiences and supporting development.
• Computer Literacy: Demonstrably able to use Microsoft Office (including Excel and Access).
• Language Skills: Excellent written and spoken English; other languages are desirable. Ability to summarise information and explain to both technical and non-specialist audiences.
• Driving License: A Full UK Driving License is desirable but not essential.
• Personal Attributes: Self-motivated, flexible, reliable with good problem-solving skills.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary: £30,000 per annum.
• Contributory Pension Scheme.
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, payroll giving, cycle to work, and health care plans.
• Regular training and career development.
• Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion employee networks.
• Flexible hybrid working approach.

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

WRc’s 170 employees share a purpose of discovering and delivering new and exciting solutions that enable clients to meet future challenges. In addition to its wide breadth of services in water, WRc also hosts the National Centre for Environmental Toxicology, offering a toxicology-on-demand subscription service.

The company is renowned for addressing global issues like climate change, green growth, and water and sanitation services through applied engineering excellence, encapsulated by its tagline, “innovation through collaboration”.

WRc is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. Founded in 1989, RSK has grown significantly through diversification, building a strong and resilient business, providing greater value to clients and more opportunities for employees.

RSK’s philosophy has always been to employ, develop, and reward talented individuals, recognizing that people are crucial to the company’s success. RSK is committed to preserving its people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. Employees are encouraged to be part of the company’s successes and are offered fulfilling and challenging careers through ongoing growth and empowerment.

RSK is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. The company believes that embracing diversity makes it stronger and more innovative. Workplace adjustments are provided to make it easier for people to confidently explore career opportunities, and flexibility is key to a dynamic workplace. Many office-based positions benefit from flexible working arrangements, promoting work-life balance.

Applications are actively encouraged from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you’re passionate about making a difference, join WRc to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all.