Graduate Technical Safety / Process Engineers

DNV; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy consulting firm is hiring a Graduate Engineer to work on innovative projects supporting the energy transition. You will join a team responsible for the design and verification of safety systems, gaining real-world experience from day one. The role includes opportunities for professional mentorship, structured technical development, and excellent career progression. A minimum 2:2 degree in Chemical / Process Engineering is required.

Benefits

Minimum starting salary of £33,750

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working options

Private Medical and Dental Insurance

Pension Scheme with employer contributions

Qualifications

• No prior experience in process or technical safety required.
• Commitment to professional registration (Chartership).
• Curiosity and proactive learning essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and/or verify safety and engineering systems.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver assurance services to clients.

Skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Communication skills

Education

Minimum 2:2 Degree in Chemical / Process Engineering or Process Safety

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 enjoy solving real-life problems and learning from industry leading experts? Do you want to work on a variety of projects that touch all aspects of the energy transition?

Here at DNV, what we do matters. Whether it’s helping the Energy Industry transition to a more decarbonised and sustainable future or helping protect 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 Offshore Infrastructure department comprises of approximately 170 professionals dedicated to delivering assurance services across a wide range of offshore sectors. We are organised into two sections: the Asset Assurance section, which focuses on providing verification services for in-service operations, and the Project Assurance section (where this opportunity sits), which provides the technical advisory and verification services from the early design through to offshore commissioning.

We play a vital role in shaping the future of the Energy industry, working with a wide range of clients—from asset owners and operators to EPC contractors and design houses, to yards, manufacturers and emerging energy transition companies.

We’re a motivated, supportive team of engineers, project managers and support staff, collaborating on a wide range of exciting projects and initiatives to tackle projects that matter. Our mission is simple: ensure energy assets are safe and support our clients in delivering a secure energy supply as we move through the energy transition.

What We Do

• Verify complex greenfield and brownfield developments through design reviews, field inspections, and commissioning
• Assess and qualify emerging technologies that enable the energy transition
• Provide expert advisory support to clients on both traditional and renewable energy projects.

Your Opportunity

As a Graduate Engineer, 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, working alongside technical experts and forward-thinking clients on projects that make a difference, helping deliver career and industry-defining projects.

We’ll give you the freedom to learn and explore new ideas, resources and mentorship to accelerate your development and networking opportunities to help shape the energy transition and build a career with purpose.

Your Work Will Include The Design And/or Verification Of

• Relief and depressurisation systems
• Functional safety systems
• Process safety time calculations
• Process and instrumentation diagrams
• Fire and explosion protection systems
• Escape and evacuation facilities
• Risk assessments and studies, for onshore and/or offshore energy facilities.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team—covering technical safety, structural, process, electrical, mechanical, and geotechnical engineering—you’ll build and apply your verification assessment expertise to help deliver high-quality assurance services that meet client needs and industry quality standards.

Based from either our London or Aberdeen offices, with opportunities for onshore and offshore site visits, you’ll be stretched but always supported. 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 from your colleagues. So don’t worry if the Energy Industry or terminology above is unfamiliar to you, we will teach you all you need to know.

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 technical and professional development via our Graduate Programme and excellent ongoing 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: (inc 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 on-line shopping

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 process or technical safety, engineering or the Energy industry when you join us; However, we do want you to share our passion for these and demonstrate your curiosity and desire to develop yourself within this exciting area. 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 Chemical / Process Engineering or Process Safety
• Available to join the programme by September 2026
• Passion for developing your skills both professionally and personally including the commitment to complete the appropriate professional registration in your field (Chartership)
• Curious and proactive in learning new skills and knowledge, demonstrating a solution-oriented approach, aligning a clear understanding of the challenges and opportunities presented by the Energy Transition and the need for Energy Security for DNV and our clients
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, including confidence in building professional relationships both internally and externally with customers
• Self-motivated with the ability to plan and prioritise own time and activities, to meet deadlines and achieve project objectives
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to write clear and concise reports and present complex solutions and ideas to both specialist and non-specialist stakeholders

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 roles could be for you.

Next Steps

We appreciate that applying for a Graduate opportunity, for some, can be a new or daunting experience, which is why we try to make our process as simple, transparent, and as engaging as possible.

Step 1: Follow the link to apply and answer a few simple eligibility questions.

Step 2: Complete a fun, online game-based assessment.

Step 3: Learn more about the role via an online briefing with members of our team.

Step 4: Attend a virtual Assessment Day to learn more about our team and opportunity, have an interview, take part in an interactive team activity and spend time with some of our current/recent graduates.

Step 5: Receive a decision and constructive feedback.

Our process really is as simple as that, so what are you waiting for? Good Luck!

For this particular role, the deadline for applications is 10th December 2025 with our Assessment Centre being scheduled for 21st January 2026.

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.