Graduate Energy Systems Consultant

Cooper & Hall Limited; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in risk management seeks a Graduate Consultant to join their Loughborough office. You'll be part of a team delivering innovative solutions for the energy transition, gaining real responsibility from day one. This structured graduate program offers career-defining opportunities and support towards professional registration.

Benefits

Flexible working options

26 days annual leave

Private Medical and Dental Insurance

Pension Scheme with employer contributions

Non-contractual profit share scheme

Re-imbursement of relevant Professional Membership Fees

Access to employee discount site

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related STEM field.
• Passionate about developing skills in the energy sector.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver RAM studies to forecast energy performance.
• Collaborate with clients on technical projects.
• Develop findings and communicate through reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Technical report writing

Communication

Numerical skills

Education

Minimum 2:2 Degree in relevant STEM subject

Tools

Excel

Python

Job description

About Us

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

As a trusted voice for many of the world's most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

About Energy Systems

We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.

About The Role

Do you want to be part of the Energy Transition? – Could you contribute to a range of diverse projects that are transforming the future of global energy?

Do you want to make a real difference? - Do you aspire to tackle real-world challenges and create innovative solutions alongside industry-leading experts?

Here at DNV, what we do matters. Whether it's helping the Energy Industry transition to a more decarbonised and sustainable future or helping safeguard life, property, and the environment, every day, what you do will make a difference. This is our shared purpose and one our people are proud to be part of.

Our Opportunity

Based in our Loughborough office, you will join our UK Performance Forecasting team within our wider Markets and Risk department.

Our highly respected Performance Forecasting team is primarily responsible for the delivery of Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM) studies, to forecast the performance of our customers’ energy and process facilities. Our Performance Forecasting services provide expert guidance and strategic solutions that enable businesses to predict the future performance of their assets and make informed decisions about commercial agreements, design, operations and maintenance.

These services are provided to our customers right across the energy and process sectors - from traditional industries such as Oil & Gas and Petrochemical, to more sustainable systems, in support of the Energy Transition, such as Wind, Solar, Hydrogen, Carbon Capture and Storage, Ammonia, Waste to Energy, etc.

As a Graduate Consultant, you'll join our growing team of experts who love finding innovative solutions to our industry's most challenging problems. You'll be given real responsibility from day one, collaborating with forward-thinking customers and technical experts across our business, helping deliver career and industry-defining projects. You will be given the time to build your network, the resources to support your development, and the freedom to satisfy your curiosity and desire to learn.

Our clients are based both across the UK and internationally, so there will be opportunities for travel to sites here in the UK and occasionally overseas for client-related work. The nature of your work will be varied, challenging and fast-paced, working on multiple projects simultaneously, as you contribute to the delivery of technical projects for our clients. You'll utilise your skills and experience to determine findings, draw conclusions and develop recommendations for our clients, communicating these through client reports and presentations.

Our consultants evolve and grow in a variety of different ways, however typically you will specialise in a few technical areas/industries and often progress into project management, overseeing our key strategic projects.

You'll be stretched but always supported, so don't worry if the Energy Industry or terminology above is unfamiliar to you, we will teach you all you need to know. Upon joining, you'll receive a buddy to help you settle in, a mentor to enhance your technical knowledge, as well as ongoing on-the-job coaching and support from your colleagues.

Our structured Graduate Programme therefore provides a fantastic start to your career, enhancing both your technical and professional skills and supporting your journey towards chartership and becoming an expert in your chosen field.

What we offer

We value all our people and the contributions they make to our business, so it's important that our rewards make us all feel valued here. That's why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package, allowing you to choose the things that matter most to you, including;

• Minimum Starting salary of £33,750
• Structured Graduate Programme, development and excellent career progression opportunities
• Non-contractual profit share scheme
• Lifestyle benefits: 26 days annual leave + bank holidays, opportunity for up to 10 days unpaid leave, sabbatical leave, flexible working options
• Wellbeing benefits: (including Private Medical, Dental Insurance, Health Assessments, Gym allowance). Company contribution towards eye tests and glasses (for computer/laptop users), and Flu Vaccinations. Also, our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides free and confidential support for issues including work, family, relationships, money and health and we provide free fruit in our offices
• Financial Benefits: including a Pension Scheme with employer pension contributions up to 9%, Life Assurance and Income Protection
• Travel benefits: Season Ticket Loan, Cycle to Work Scheme, Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (for personal use)
• Re-imbursement of relevant Professional Membership Fees (up to £570)
• Access to employee retail discount site for high street and online shopping

For this particular role, the deadline for applications is 29th June 2025 with our Assessment Centre being held in late July 2025.

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

About You

As a Graduate, other than your relevant degree, we don't expect any prior experience of Performance Forecasting or the Energy industry when you join us; However, we do want you to share our passion for these and demonstrate your desire to develop yourself within this exciting area.

Requirements

We try to keep our list of essential requirements to a minimum, but there are a few things needed to qualify for our programme:

• Minimum 2:2 Degree in a relevant STEM subject: Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Risk and Reliability.
• Available to join the programme by 8th September 2025
• Passion for developing your skills both professionally and personally including the commitment to complete the appropriate professional registration in your field (Chartership)
• Excellent numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills (experience in Excel, Python or mathematical modelling/programming background will be beneficial, although not essential)
• Excellent technical report writing, oral communication and presentation skills, ability to define and explain complex technical issues and solutions to non-experts
• Creative, analytical and solution oriented, demonstrating the ability to interpret data, generate insights and provide recommendations
• Pro-active to learn new skills displaying a willingness to “get stuck in” and undertake work outside ‘comfort zone’
• Flexible attitude to working in a fast-paced and multi-disciplinary environment
• Ability to collaborate with others and plan and prioritise activities, to deliver against competing/tight deadlines
• Self-motivated with the ability to plan and prioritise own time and activities, to meet deadlines and achieve project objectives
• A curious mindset, proactively identifies and promotes novel ideas and embraces change

If you possess the curiosity and initiative to become an expert in your chosen field and potentially one of our future leaders, then our graduate role could be for you.