Engineering Services

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KBR
Science, Technology & Engineering Solutions
KBR delivers science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world.
  • With a full portfolio of services, proprietary technologies and expertise, we handle projects and missions from planning and design to sustainability and maintenance.
  • Our clients trust us to deliver the impossible – whether at the bottom of the ocean or in outer space – on a daily basis.
  • We employ around 28,000 people performing diverse, complex and mission-critical roles in 34 countries. 
  • For more than a century, we’ve been at the forefront of innovation. 

Belong. Connect. Grow.

Our early career professionals are the future leaders of KBR, and we empower them to  succeed by encouraging them to use their  greatest strength – themselves! 

Join us at the forefront of ingenuity

We’re proud of our unique early career experience which offers the resources, exposure and reach  of a large, global organisation but with the feel of  a start-up. Graduates can join KBR in one of two ways – as a direct hire or via one of our discipline-focused developmental programmes in engineering, data science or business. 

We’ve got some great placement opportunities too – and we treat our interns like regular, full-time employees and allow them to get involved in meaningful work. 

Want to do things that matter?

At KBR you could work on projects that help to save lives – from preparing the next generation  of astronauts to providing critical health technology solutions to the armed forces. So come and join our team and really make a difference. 

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Cundall
Engineering Consultancy
Cundall is a multi-disciplinary consultancy delivering sustainable engineering and design solutions across the built environment.
  • From British Airways Waterside to the MSG Sphere, we are constantly developing innovative ideas.
  • We are a recognised global leader in sustainability.
  • With 24 offices throughout the world, our team includes 1,000 consulting engineers and designers.
  • We are an independent, privately-owned company, 100% owned by Partners working in the practice.
  • In the UK and Ireland we have offices in Birmingham, Belfast, Dublin, Edinburgh, London, Manchester and Newcastle. 

 

The future of our business is you

We place special importance on our early careers professionals. It’s you who will bring fresh, new ideas, help us to innovate, and transform the future of our business as you grow with us.

Why choose us?

As a medium-sized, but truly international consultancy, we are big enough to be able to provide a wide range of challenging projects  for you to work on, but still at a size where you  will be treated as an individual and given real freedom and responsibility at an early stage. 

You’ll be a key member of our project teams from the outset and we’ll nurture you carefully throughout your career.

If you’ve got potential, we’ll help you achieve it!

If you’re passionate about improving the built environment and would like to work on some of the most exciting construction design projects  in the UK and worldwide, there’s a place for you  at Cundall.

Come and help us to make a difference, push boundaries and achieve a more sustainable world. 

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Emerson
Engineering Solutions
Emerson is a leading global technology, software, engineering and manufacturing powerhouse.
  • We provide innovative solutions for the world’s most essential industries.
  • The company has two core business platforms:

Automation Solutions – helps manufacturers maximise production and protect personnel and the environment while optimising their energy and operating costs.

Commercial & Residential Solutions – helps ensure human comfort and health, protect food quality and safety, advance energy efficiency and create sustainable infrastructure.

Your next challenge awaits

Join Emerson and you’ll thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where you’re empowered to create solutions for the planet’s greatest challenges. We are problem–solvers unified in a single purpose: to drive innovation  that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter  and more sustainable.

Carve out your own career path

If you’re an ambitious engineering student or graduate, we’ll encourage you to carve out your own career path that matches your unique needs and aspirations. We’ll provide the tools and resources to help you every step of the way.

A culture of respect and acceptance where everyone can flourish

There’s an amazing culture here at Emerson  – our people are really genuine and are committed to making students and graduates feel welcome from the moment they arrive. 

So, come and join our team  of passionate innovators  and help us make the  world a better place. 

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Environment Agency
Environment
The Environment Agency is the biggest and most wide-ranging environmental regulator in Europe.
  • We work with businesses and communities to protect and improve the environment across England – for both people and for wildlife. And the need for our work is becoming increasingly important.
  • We’re responsible for regulating major industry and waste; treatment of contaminated land; water quality 
    and resources; fisheries; inland river, estuary and harbour navigations; conservation and ecology; and managing the risk of flooding.
  • Established in 1996, we have over 10,000 employees and offices across England.

Start a career for change today

Are you passionate about making a difference  for our environment and future generations  to come? You can turn this passion into action  with the Environment Agency!

Environmental change is having a major impact on people’s lives. But so can you.

We offer a variety of exciting entry-level schemes for passionate people who are determined to  make our world a better place. Join us on one  of our placements or graduate programmes and you’ll get to experience the inner workings of a diverse organisation – not only learning key skills but also developing experience and knowledge that will shape your future career path. 

Leave a lasting legacy

If you’ve got the drive to make a difference and tackle any challenges that come your way, we can offer you an extremely meaningful and rewarding career. You’ll do vital, purposeful work of national and international importance, helping to protect places, people and communities  – and along the way you’ll gain exceptional experience in your specialism. 

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Taylor Hobson
Measurement Solutions
Taylor Hobson is an ultra-precision technology company and the world leader in surface and form metrology.
  • We provide contact and non-contact measurement solutions for the most demanding applications.
  • We offer truly global support, with worldwide sales, technical support and aftermarket service infrastructure.
  • To meet the ever-increasing demands of next generation technologies – particularly in optics, bearings, space, defence, aerospace, automotive, medical and renewable energy – we continually develop our products.
  • In order to stay at the front of our field, we invest heavily in Research & Development.

Make a difference in the world  of ultra-precision technology

Taylor Hobson’s global reputation extends over  130 years, and we work with some of the world’s biggest brands in a diverse range of industries.  If you decide to join us, your work will impact  on multiple global markets – and you’ll be helping to enable the manufacture of increasingly better, and greener, products.

‘The learning experience is amazing’

Based in Leicester, we have exciting opportunities for both graduates and industrial placement students. You’ll be given all the support you need to develop your knowledge and technical ability, and you’ll be able to get involved in skills-boosting workshops and team activities too.

A rewarding career – and some great benefits

Taylor Hobson offers a fun, relaxed, supportive working environment. A lounge-style kitchen  area with TV booths, games consoles and sofas;  a 1pm Friday finish; and an active sports and social club are just some of the things  you can look forward to if  you join our team. 

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AtkinsRéalis
Engineering, Design & Project Management
Atkins is a leading global consultancy with over 80 years of design, engineering and project management expertise.
  • Atkins is a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, and together we have approximately 50,000 employees worldwide. Our teams work with clients across a variety of sectors including transportation, infrastructure, environment, defence, energy, technology and aerospace.
  • Responding to rapid environmental change, our teams are reinventing infrastructure design and operation, creating diverse, sustainable and thriving communities.
  • At Atkins we work on many exciting world-leading projects, from zero-emission aircraft to nuclear safety to major rail projects.

Engineering a better future

At Atkins, you’ll have the opportunity to work on some of the most significant global, national  and community projects and programmes  – from decarbonising major capital projects to groundbreaking work on the world’s first carbon neutral waste treatment works.

Learn skills vital for your future and the future

Join one of our early careers programmes and you’ll learn from some of the best minds, get involved with the most exciting projects and work with some of the most prestigious companies. We’ll support you to grow in the career direction that interests you, benefitting from events, world-class training, professional development and mentoring.

Different makes a difference

Here, everyone is valued and heard, and, as such, you’ll enjoy being part of a vibrant early careers community. Our award-winning well-being strategy ensures you balance work and study right, while discovering just how much you can achieve!

With us, you’ll join a team that asks questions and dares  to see things differently  – at Atkins, you’ll be in  great company. 

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