Graduate Engineer

Salary: Starting from £29,000 per annum plus Veolia benefits
Location: Chesterfield
Programme Duration: 2 years
Candidate shortlisting will take place on w/c 19th of February and assessment days will take place between w/c 26th of February and 4th of March 2024.
When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone.
Through our graduate scheme you'll help us to achieve our purpose of Ecological Transformation and build a career we can be proud of. No matter what role you have, when you join us you can play a key role in achieving our vision, and we can make yours happen too.
We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment in small and big ways, and contribute towards our inclusive culture.
What we can offer you;

• 25 days of annual leave
  
• Access to our company pension scheme
  
• Life assurance
  
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
  
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
  
• 24-hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
  
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well-known retailers
  
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
  

Graduate Programme
This will be a 2-year programme providing you with valuable exposure and insight into Brettex and Veolia services and strategic Brettex projects.
As part of the Graduate Development Programme, you will go through a structured development programme, undertaking leadership, management, soft skills and safety modules with your graduate cohort.
What will you be doing?

• Support the Projects Delivery Team to identify and take advantage of commercial opportunities and end-to-end turnkey project solutions.
  
• On-site scoping visits with the support of the Projects Team
  
• Provide technical support to customers, Contract Managers, engineers and other colleagues.
  
• Explore the opportunities in dewatering technologies and determine Brettex options for commercialisation.
  
• Support with tender documents with technical and commercial input
  
• Investigating opportunities and developing strategies to ensure Brettex makes commercial offers that are attractive to customers.
  
• Responsible for delivery of projects throughout the quotation, design and delivery phases of the project life-cycle in conjunction with Project Engineers, Project Managers, Contract Managers and other colleagues.
  

What are we looking for?

• Degree-level qualification in Mechanical, Civil or Electrical Engineering (To be achieved by Sept 2024)
  
• Full UK driving licence - You may have the occasional overnight stay
  
• Strong communication skills
  
• Proactive and self-motivated
  

What's next?
Before we can consider your application further, you'll need to complete a couple of short, gamified assessments. If you're successful following this, we'll then invite you to one of our virtual assessment days and a site visit.
Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.
We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation and Highly Commended as a workplace for 55+.
This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.
We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Here at Veolia, we're proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. So no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.