Water Consultancy Graduate Positions - 2025

RPS; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

RPS is seeking Graduate Wastewater Modellers and Engineers for their Water Consultancy business. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop professionally in a supportive environment, combining office and home-based work with site data collection. Successful candidates will engage in data analysis, statistical modeling, and client management while benefiting from the Early Career Professionals Programme. RPS values flexibility and collaboration, making it a great place to start your career.

Benefits

Two-day residential workshop

Leadership and management training days

Technical skill development

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and proficiency in written English.
• Modules covering wastewater, hydraulics, GIS are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Data handling and analysis of large datasets.
• Preparation of factual and interpretative reports.
• Client and stakeholder engagement and management.

Skills

Communication

Data Analysis

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Geography

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Degree in Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

QGIS

ArcGIS

Excel

Job description

RPS continues to grow, and we are now looking to reinforce our Water Consultancy business across our Sheffield, Derby, Newcastle, and Edinburgh offices, with Graduate Wastewater Modellers and Engineers.

This is an exciting and unrivalled opportunity to develop and progress in an environment where your efforts and talent are recognised. We are considering start dates throughout 2025.

The graduate roles available in the strategy team will combine office and home-based work alongside industry professionals, with opportunities to conduct site work for data collection where required.

Career Pathways Available for Candidates Joining Us Include

• Engineering
• Modelling

Friendly, open, and a willingness to learn and develop are key qualities that will help you succeed in this role.

We value diverse ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We seek individuals who are proactive, eager to learn, intelligent risk-takers, adaptable, and quick to move forward.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities (may vary depending on your career pathway):

• Data handling and analysis of large datasets
• Statistical analysis of data
• Preparation of factual and interpretative reports
• Construction and maintenance of statistical models
• Client and stakeholder engagement and management
• Providing input for the development, maintenance, and documentation of bespoke software tools and applications
• Use of GIS software such as QGIS and ArcGIS

About You

• A degree in Civil, Mechanical, Geography, Electrical, or Aeronautical Engineering
• Modules covering wastewater, hydraulics, GIS are desirable but not essential
• Good communication skills and proficiency in written English
• Ability to work collaboratively to solve meaningful problems
• Computing skills, including experience with Excel

What’s in it for You?

The Early Career Professionals (ECP) Programme is available for recent entrants to RPS Water Consulting. It aims to empower and develop employees professionally, providing a strong start with opportunities such as:

• Two-day residential workshop
• Introduction to the UK Water Industry by the Institute of Water
• Leadership and management training days
• Technical skill development
• Office-based peer groups

Joining RPS means being part of a solution-driven team in a career that’s anything but ordinary.

Why RPS?

We’re a connected community that values flexibility, collaboration, and social connection. With hybrid working and agile offices, we trust our people to balance work and life effectively.

About RPS, a Tetra Tech Company

RPS, part of Tetra Tech since January 2023, is a global firm specializing in urbanization, natural resources, and sustainability projects. With over 28,000 staff across 550 offices in more than 120 countries, we deliver impactful solutions to create lasting value.

As a Tetra Tech company, RPS offers leading development and project opportunities, supporting growth and addressing critical challenges. Our success is driven by our people, and we invite you to build your career with us.

What Happens Next?

We plan to hold a virtual graduate assessment centre at the end of July. After reviewing your CV, we will contact you. If this opportunity aligns with your career goals, we look forward to hearing from you. All applications will be considered. Please prepare your CV and cover letter to continue your application online.

Recruitment Agencies

We work with a trusted list of preferred agencies and do not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate introductions from outside this list. For more information, please visit our careers page on our website.