Graduate Consultant - Coastal Resilience

targetjobs UK; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a dynamic individual with a recent degree in engineering or science to join their coastal resilience consultancy team. This role offers the chance to apply your skills in a collaborative environment while contributing to impactful projects that address coastal challenges. You will engage in a variety of tasks, from technical project input to client interactions, all while developing your expertise in flood and coastal management. The company promotes professional growth and a culture of innovation, making it an ideal place for those eager to make a difference in society.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Career Development Opportunities

Support for Professional Development

Collaborative Work Environment

Qualifications

• Recent graduates in engineering or science with a coastal emphasis are encouraged to apply.
• Strong technical interest in coastal processes and engineering is valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical input on Flood and Coastal Management projects.
• Engage in coastal hydrodynamics and strategy development.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Reporting Skills

Visualization Capabilities

Technical Interest in Coastal Processes

Education

MSc in Engineering

MEng in Engineering

BSc in Engineering

BEng in Engineering

Tools

Data Analysis Software

Coastal Modelling Tools

Programming Languages

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, ambitious individual who has recently graduated in engineering or science with a coastal emphasis, seeking a role to apply their skills and learn about coastal resilience consultancy. Ideally, candidates will hold an MSc / MEng degree, though BSc / BEng degrees will also be considered. We value those with a strong technical interest in coastal processes and engineering, combined with a broader desire to enhance society and assist clients in addressing their coastal challenges.

About Our Resilience Team

Our team is a dynamic, innovative, and dedicated group committed to helping clients achieve optimal outcomes. We continually develop our methods, technologies, and staff. Comprising Coastal Engineers, Scientists, and Consultants with extensive consultancy experience, we deliver Flood and Coastal strategies for public clients, landowners, businesses, and communities across the UK and internationally. We focus on complex, non-standard projects, pioneering new approaches and integrating water innovations from the Netherlands into the UK market.

About The Role

You will join our established yet growing UK team, providing technical input on projects and proposals, initially leveraging your existing expertise while expanding your knowledge. As you progress, you'll have opportunities to lead projects, contribute to technical and commercial aspects, and engage directly with clients. There are also prospects for involvement in innovation, tool development, and business development.

Main Work Areas

• Work across a broad scope in Flood and Coastal Management, including policy development, engineering, funding, stakeholder engagement, and R&D.
• Primarily focus on UK projects, with opportunities to engage in global markets.
• Contribute technically to projects and proposals, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery, fostering sustainable client relationships.
• Support project management and learn about the commercial side of consultancy.
• Engage in coastal hydrodynamics, morphodynamics (including modelling), coastal engineering, data analysis, programming, and strategy development.
• Participate in developing new methods and digital tools to improve project outcomes and client services.
• Collaborate with senior staff across RHDHV UK and worldwide.

This Role Might Be Right For You If You

• Possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Have strong reporting and visualization capabilities.
• Have a keen technical interest and a desire to support societal and client needs.
• Are inquisitive, innovative, adaptable, and flexible across projects.
• Can work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Have relevant experience in Flood and Coastal Management or programming for data analysis/coastal engineering, possibly from undergraduate projects.

We support professional development pathways (CEnv, CSci, C.WEM, CEng) and will assist you in working toward Chartership or equivalent.

What We Can Offer You

Join a vibrant, collaborative, and innovative company that values growth, diversity, and work-life balance. We offer career development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a culture that encourages innovation and excellence. Our core values, summarized by the acronym BrITE, emphasize Brightness, Integrity, Team spirit, and Excellence.

About Us

Royal HaskoningDHV has been connecting people for 140 years, contributing to a better society through sustainable and innovative engineering solutions. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, believing that embracing individual differences fosters innovation and collaboration. We aim to reflect the diversity of our communities and clients in our workforce.