Water Consultancy Graduate Positions - 2025

RPS; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

RPS is seeking Graduate Wastewater Modellers and Engineers to join their Water Consultancy business in Sheffield. This role offers a unique opportunity for recent graduates to develop their careers through a hybrid working model, engaging in data analysis, client management, and software development. Candidates will benefit from an Early Career Professionals Programme designed to empower and develop skills in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Two-day residential workshop

Leadership and management training

Technical skill development

Office-based peer groups

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant engineering field required.
• Modules in wastewater, hydraulics, GIS desirable.
• Good communication skills and proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Data handling

Statistical analysis

Communication skills

Computing skills

Education

Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Geography, Electrical, or Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

GIS software (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 unique opportunity to develop and progress in an environment where your efforts and talent are recognized. 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

We value a friendly, open attitude and a willingness to learn and develop. Success in this role depends on your ability to adapt, take opportunities, and be eager to learn. We encourage diverse ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking to foster innovation and positively impact our client's projects.

Responsibilities:

• 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
• Contributing to the development, maintenance, and documentation of bespoke software tools and applications
• Using 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 designed for recent entrants to RPS Water Consulting. It aims to empower and develop our employees through a range of activities, including:

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

A career here is far from ordinary. You are part of the solution, not just a number.

Why RPS?

We are a connected community that values flexibility, collaboration, and social connection. Our hybrid working model allows you to find the right balance to meet client needs and support your work-life balance.

About RPS, a Tetra Tech Company:

Since January 2023, RPS has been part of Tetra Tech, a global firm with 28,000 employees across 550 offices in over 120 countries. We focus on urbanization, natural resources, and sustainability, delivering impactful solutions worldwide. We are committed to providing growth opportunities for our people and addressing critical challenges.

Join us and make a meaningful difference in the future of water!

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. Please prepare your CV and cover letter for your online application.

Recruitment Agencies:

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