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We work at the extremes of science and engineering to play our part in the safety and security of our country.

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Theoretical Scientist

Physics, Maths, Computer Science.

Salary: £31,000 - £46,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)
Location: Aldermaston (West Berkshire)
Degree required: All grades
Deadline: May 1st, 2024
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We work at the extremes of science and engineering to play our part in the safety and security of our country.

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Ark Teacher Trainee - STEM

Salary: Up to £30,000
Location: Hastings, East Sussex, London, Portsmouth, Southampton
Degree required: 2:2 and above
Hiring multiple candidates: Yes
Starting: September 2024
Deadline: May 3rd, 2024
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Ark Teacher Training is a high-quality professional learning programme, for Trainee Teachers and Early Career Teachers.

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Ark Trainee Computing Teacher

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000
Location: Hastings, East Sussex, London, Portsmouth, Southampton
Degree required: 2:2 and above
Hiring multiple candidates: Yes
Starting: September 2024
Deadline: May 3rd, 2024
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Ark Teacher Training is a high-quality professional learning programme, for Trainee Teachers and Early Career Teachers.

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Ark Trainee Biology Teacher

Salary: £25,000
Location: Hastings, East Sussex, London, Portsmouth, Southampton
Degree required: 2:2 and above
Hiring multiple candidates: Yes
Starting: September 2024
Deadline: May 3rd, 2024
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Ark Teacher Training is a high-quality professional learning programme, for Trainee Teachers and Early Career Teachers.

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Ark Trainee Chemistry Teacher

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000
Location: East Sussex, London, Portsmouth, Southampton
Degree required: 2:2 and above
Hiring multiple candidates: Yes
Starting: September 2024
Deadline: May 3rd, 2024
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Ark Teacher Training is a high-quality professional learning programme, for Trainee Teachers and Early Career Teachers.

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Ark Trainee Physics Teacher

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000
Location: Hastings, East Sussex, London, Portsmouth, Southampton
Degree required: 2:2 and above
Hiring multiple candidates: Yes
Starting: September 2024
Deadline: May 3rd, 2024
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Ark Teacher Training is a high-quality professional learning programme, for Trainee Teachers and Early Career Teachers.

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Ark Trainee Maths Teacher

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000
Location: Hastings, East Sussex, London, Portsmouth, Southampton
Degree required: 2:2 and above
Hiring multiple candidates: Yes
Starting: September 2024
Deadline: May 3rd, 2024
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Ark Teacher Training is a high-quality professional learning programme, for Trainee Teachers and Early Career Teachers.

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Graduate Innovation Engineer

Electrical, Electronic, Control & Instrumentation.

Salary: £39,732
Location: London
Degree required: All grades
Starting: September 2024
Deadline: May 10th, 2024
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UK Power Networks is a Distribution Network Operator providing power to a quarter of the UK's population.

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Graduate Major Connections Engineer

Electrical, Electronic, Control & Instrumentation.

Salary: £39,732
Location: Maidstone (Kent), Borehamwood (Hertfordshire)
Degree required: All grades
Starting: September 2024
Deadline: May 10th, 2024
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UK Power Networks is a Distribution Network Operator providing power to a quarter of the UK's population.

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Software Developer C# Graduate Programme

Computer Science, Computing, Software, IT.

Salary: £25,500
Location: London
Degree required: 2:2 and above
Starting: June 2024
Deadline: May 13th, 2024
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Initially a testing consultancy we have evolved to support our clients’ early careers resource needs.

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Human Resources (HR) - Graduate Scheme

Analytics, Business, Data Science.

Salary: £30,000 per annum
Location: Whiteley (Hampshire)
Degree required: 2:2 and above
Deadline: May 19th, 2024
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NATS is a leading air traffic management and solutions company, established in the UK operating in countries around the world.

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Graduate Estimator 2024 - Central Scotland

Civil, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying.

Salary: £29,500
Location: London/Thames region
Degree required: All grades
Hiring multiple candidates: Yes
Starting: September 2024
Deadline: May 31st, 2024
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Galliford Try is a leading UK construction business employing over 4,000 people across the country.

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Graduate Site Engineer - East Midlands 2024

Civil, Construction Management.

Salary: £29,500
Location: Cambridgeshire, Milton Keynes
Degree required: All grades
Hiring multiple candidates: Yes
Starting: September 2024
Deadline: May 31st, 2024
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Galliford Try is a leading UK construction business employing over 4,000 people across the country.

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Graduate Developers - Autumn 2024 start

Web Development, Computer Science, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Mechanical, Electronics.

Salary: £27,000 during initial 5-month training period, rising to £31,000 on completion
Location: Oxford
Degree required: 2:1 and above
Hiring multiple candidates: Yes
Starting: September 2024
Deadline: May 31st, 2024
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Dorset Software is a dynamic company offering bespoke software, development consultancy, and systems support services.

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Software Developer – Wireless Products

Maths, Physics, Electronic, Computing, Software.

Salary: £34,000
Location: Guildford (Surrey)
Degree required: 2:1 and above
Starting: June 2024
Deadline: May 31st, 2024
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The Software Institute was founded to bridge the digital skills gap between University education and the global software industry.

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BDO Tax Graduate Programme - South East

Finance, Maths, Analytics, Business, Accountancy.

Salary: £26,000 - £30,500
Location: Southampton
Degree required: 2:2 and above
Hiring multiple candidates: Yes
Deadline: May 31st, 2024
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BDO provides tax, audit and assurance, advisory and business outsourcing services to companies across all sectors of the economy.

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BDO Audit Graduate Programme - South East

Finance, Maths, Analytics, Business, Accountancy.

Salary: £26,500
Location: Southampton
Degree required: 2:2 and above
Hiring multiple candidates: Yes
Deadline: May 31st, 2024
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BDO provides tax, audit and assurance, advisory and business outsourcing services to companies across all sectors of the economy.

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Graduate Technology Consultant Programme - September 2024 start

Data Science, Computer Science, Software, IT, Cyber.

Salary: £30,000 in Year 1, £38,000 in Year 2
Location: London
Degree required: All grades
Hiring multiple candidates: Yes
Starting: September 2024
Deadline: June 28th, 2024
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We help clients excel by providing high-potential technical consultants in software, data, cloud and platform engineering.

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Electrical and EC&I Engineering Graduate Scheme

Electrical, Electronic, C&I.

Salary: £29,000 - £32,750
Location: Cambridge, Chelmsford, Epsom (Surrey)
Degree required: All grades
Hiring multiple candidates: Yes
Deadline: July 1st, 2024
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AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading design, engineering and project management organisation. We connect people, data and technology.

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Civil and Structural Engineering Graduate Scheme

Civil, Structural, Infrastructure.

Salary: £29,000 - £32,750
Location: Cambridge, Dartford (Kent), Epsom (Surrey), Leatherhead (Surrey), London, South Mimms (Hertfordshire)
Degree required: All grades
Hiring multiple candidates: Yes
Deadline: July 1st, 2024
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AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading design, engineering and project management organisation. We connect people, data and technology.

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Airport Planning and Engineering Graduate Scheme

Avionic, Civil, Aerospace.

Salary: £29,000 - £32,750
Location: Epsom (Surrey)
Degree required: 2:2 and above
Hiring multiple candidates: Yes
Deadline: July 1st, 2024
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AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading design, engineering and project management organisation. We connect people, data and technology.

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PhD Studentship (ORC)

Physics, Electrical, Eletronics, Photonics.

Salary: £23,600 (tax-free)
Location: Southampton
Degree required: 2:1 and above
Hiring multiple candidates: Yes
Deadline: August 31st, 2024
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The Optoelectronics Research Centre is one of the world’s leading institutes for photonics research.

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PhD Studentship (ORC)

Physics, Electrical, Eletronics, Photonics.

Salary: £23,600 (tax-free)
Location: Southampton
Degree required: 2:1 and above
Hiring multiple candidates: Yes
Deadline: August 31st, 2024
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The Optoelectronics Research Centre is one of the world’s leading institutes for photonics research.

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PhD Studentship (ORC)

Physics, Electrical, Eletronics, Photonics.

Salary: £21,100 (tax-free)
Location: Southampton
Degree required: 2:1 and above
Hiring multiple candidates: Yes
Deadline: August 31st, 2024
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The Optoelectronics Research Centre is one of the world’s leading institutes for photonics research.

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PhD Studentship (ORC)

Physics, Electrical, Eletronics, Photonics.

Salary: £23,600 (tax-free)
Location: Southampton
Degree required: 2:1 and above
Hiring multiple candidates: Yes
Deadline: August 31st, 2024
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The Optoelectronics Research Centre is one of the world’s leading institutes for photonics research.

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Acoustics Graduate Consultant

Physics, Mechanical, Acoustics.

Salary: Competitive
Location: Croydon
Degree required: 2:1 and above
Starting: Immediate Start
Deadline: Ongoing

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AECOM is a leader in transportation, facilities, environment, energy, oil & gas, water, high-rise buildings and government.

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2024 UK Graduate Acoustics Engineering Career Path

Civil, Acoustics.

Salary: Competitive
Location: Croydon
Degree required: All grades
Hiring multiple candidates: Yes
Starting: September 2024
Deadline: Ongoing

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A global engineering, management and development consultancy, Mott MacDonald delivers high-profile projects on every continent.

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Graduate Civil Engineer - Thames

Salary: Competitive
Location: Rickmansworth (Hertfordshire)
Degree required: Master's and above
Starting: September 2024
Deadline: Ongoing
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MWH Treatment operates across the UK water industry and offers end-to-end services for water and wastewater solutions.

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Graduate Traffic Engineers & Consultants - Multiple Locations

Civil, Transport Planning, Maths.

Salary: Competitive
Location: Multiple UK Locations
Degree required: 2:1 and above
Hiring multiple candidates: Yes
Deadline: Ongoing
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AECOM is a leader in transportation, facilities, environment, energy, oil & gas, water, high-rise buildings and government.

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2024 UK Graduate Mechanical Engineer Career Path: Wastewater Treatment

Salary: Competitive
Location: Brighton
Degree required: All grades
Hiring multiple candidates: Yes
Starting: September 2024
Deadline: Ongoing
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A global engineering, management and development consultancy, Mott MacDonald delivers high-profile projects on every continent.

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2024 UK Graduate Civil Engineering Career Path: Energy Networks

Civil, Structural.

Salary: Competitive
Location: Brighton
Degree required: All grades
Hiring multiple candidates: Yes
Starting: September 2024
Deadline: Ongoing
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A global engineering, management and development consultancy, Mott MacDonald delivers high-profile projects on every continent.

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Graduate Electrical Engineer

Electrical, Electronic, C&I, Building Services.

Salary: Competitive
Location: Bicester (Oxfordshire) (Hybrid), London (Hybrid)
Degree required: All grades
Hiring multiple candidates: Yes
Starting: September 2024
Deadline: Ongoing
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RED is a leading engineering design consultancy specialising in the Built Environment, Data Centres, ICT and Sustainability.

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Graduate Structural and Civil Engineers

Construction, Structural, Civil.

Salary: Competitive
Location: Henley on Thames (Oxfordshire), London
Degree required: 2:1 BEng or MEng
Hiring multiple candidates: Yes
Deadline: Ongoing
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Simpson TWS is a structural and civil engineering consultancy providing high-quality engineering services.

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Graduate Sustainability Consultant

Civil, Construction, Environment, Sustainability.

Salary: Competitive
Location: London
Degree required: All grades
Deadline: Ongoing
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AESG is an International Consultancy, Engineering and Advisory firm committed to driving sustainability in the built environment.

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Junior Sustainability Consultant

Civil, Construction, Environment, Sustainability.

Salary: Competitive
Location: London
Degree required: All grades
Deadline: Ongoing
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AESG is an International Consultancy, Engineering and Advisory firm committed to driving sustainability in the built environment.

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Graduate Civil Engineers, Aviation

Civil, Avionics, Mechanical.

Salary: Competitive
Location: Basingstoke
Degree required: 2:1 and above
Deadline: Ongoing
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AECOM is a leader in transportation, facilities, environment, energy, oil & gas, water, high-rise buildings and government.

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Graduate Façade Engineer

Construction, Structural, Environment, Building.

Salary: Competitive
Location: London
Degree required: All grades
Deadline: Ongoing
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AESG is an International Consultancy, Engineering and Advisory firm committed to driving sustainability in the built environment.

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Graduate Fire Engineer

Civil, Geotechnical, Environment, Structural, Project Management.

Salary: Competitive
Location: London
Degree required: All grades
Deadline: Ongoing
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AESG is an International Consultancy, Engineering and Advisory firm committed to driving sustainability in the built environment.

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Graduate Civil Engineer - CMDP

Civil, Construction, Water.

Salary: Competitive
Location: Falmer (Brighton)
Degree required: All grades
Starting: September 2024
Deadline: Ongoing
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MWH Treatment operates across the UK water industry and offers end-to-end services for water and wastewater solutions.

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Graduate Construction Project Managers

Project Management, Construction Management, Civil.

Salary: Competitive
Location: London
Degree required: 2:1 and above
Deadline: Ongoing
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AECOM is a leader in transportation, facilities, environment, energy, oil & gas, water, high-rise buildings and government.

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Graduate Quantity Surveyors

Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, Construction.

Salary: Competitive
Location: London, Oxford
Degree required: 2:1 and above
Deadline: Ongoing
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AECOM is a leader in transportation, facilities, environment, energy, oil & gas, water, high-rise buildings and government.

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Graduate Building Surveyors

Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Construction.

Salary: Competitive
Location: London, Basingstoke, Peterborough
Degree required: 2:1 and above
Deadline: Ongoing
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AECOM is a leader in transportation, facilities, environment, energy, oil & gas, water, high-rise buildings and government.

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2024 UK Graduate Civil Engineering Career Path: Water

Civil, Structural, Geotechnical, Water.

Salary: Competitive
Location: Brighton, Reading
Degree required: All grades
Hiring multiple candidates: Yes
Starting: September 2024
Deadline: Ongoing
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A global engineering, management and development consultancy, Mott MacDonald delivers high-profile projects on every continent.

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2024 Graduate Fire Engineer

Building Services, Structural, Mechanical, Physics.

Salary: Competitive
Location: London
Degree required: 2:1 and above
Starting: September 2024
Deadline: Ongoing
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Engineering consultancy, Hoare Lea, provides innovative solutions to engineering and design challenges for buildings.

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Graduate Structural & Bridge Engineering

Civil, Structural, Infrastructure.

Salary: Competitive
Location: Guildford (Surrey)
Degree required: 2:2 and above
Hiring multiple candidates: Yes
Starting: April 2024
Deadline: Ongoing
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Arcadis is the leading global design & consultancy firm for natural and built assets, and operates in over 70 countries.

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Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

Civil, Geotechnical, Structural.

Salary: Competitive
Location: Peterborough (Cambridgeshire), London, Brighton
Degree required: 2:1 and above
Starting: September 2024
Deadline: Ongoing
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Royal HaskoningDHV is an international engineering and project management consultancy with 140 years’ experience.

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Engineer - Protective Design & Security

Civil, Structural.

Salary: Competitive
Location: Romsey (Hampshire)
Degree required: All grades
Deadline: Ongoing
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We optimise the design and performance of structures, materials and systems for projects of every size and level of complexity.

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Graduate Electrical Engineer - Energy & Power

Electrical, Energy, Renewables.

Salary: Competitive
Location: London
Degree required: All grades
Hiring multiple candidates: Yes
Starting: September 2024
Deadline: Ongoing
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Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services, including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery.

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2024 Graduate Performance Engineer

Analytics, Data, Maths, Statistics.

Salary: Competitive
Location: Multiple UK Locations
Degree required: 2:1 and above
Starting: September 2024
Deadline: Ongoing
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Engineering consultancy, Hoare Lea, provides innovative solutions to engineering and design challenges for buildings.

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Royal Logistic Corps Officer

Salary: £28,861
Location: Sandhurst then UK & International Travel
Degree required: 72 UCAS points (or equivalent)
Deadline: Ongoing
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The British Army protects the UK’s interests, prevents conflict and responds to emergencies – both at home and abroad.

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Graduate Leadership Programme

Salary: £28,861
Location: Sandhurst then UK & International Travel
Degree required: All grades
Hiring multiple candidates: Yes
Deadline: Ongoing
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The British Army protects the UK’s interests, prevents conflict and responds to emergencies – both at home and abroad.

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Teach First Training Programme

Salary: Competitive
Location: Multiple UK Locations
Degree required: 2:1 and above
Hiring multiple candidates: Yes
Deadline: Ongoing
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Teach First is an education charity working to ensure that every child has an excellent education.

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Solar PV Sales Associate

Logistics, Business, Sustainability.

Salary: £26,000 - £28,000
Location: Cambridge
Degree required: 2:2 and above
Hiring multiple candidates: Yes
Starting: Immediate Start
Deadline: Ongoing
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Midsummer Energy Ltd is the UK's fastest growing distributor of renewable energy systems, products and solar design software.

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HSF Trainee Associate Programme

Finance, IT, Analytics.

Salary: £50,000 - £120,000
Location: London
Degree required: 2:1 and above
Hiring multiple candidates: Yes
Deadline: Ongoing
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Herbert Smith Freehills is a leading, full-service, global law firm working on some of the world’s biggest cases and deals.

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Trainee Teacher

Science, Maths, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Computing.

Salary: Up to £30,000
Location: Multiple UK Locations
Degree required: 2:2 and above
Hiring multiple candidates: Yes
Starting: September 2024
Deadline: Ongoing
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Academies Enterprise Trust (AET) is a national family of schools committed to delivering an excellent education.

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Graduate Engineer

Mechanical, Infrastructure, Electrical, Civil.

Salary: Competitive
Location: London
Degree required: 2:2 and above
Deadline: Ongoing
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A subsidiary of the Colas Group, Colas Rail is one of Europe’s leading suppliers of railway infrastructure services.

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Audit & Assurance Graduate Programme

Finance, Maths, Analytics, Accountancy.

Salary: Competitive
Location: Gatwick, St Albans
Degree required: 2:1 and above
Starting: September 2024
Deadline: Ongoing
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Deloitte is a leading consultancy that is working to reshape the business and technology landscape for clients around the world.

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Manufacturing Engineering Graduate

Electronic, Mechanical, Software, Aerospace, Manufacturing.

Salary: £32,000
Location: Luton, Bedfordshire (Hybrid)
Degree required: 2:1 and above
Hiring multiple candidates: Yes
Deadline: Ongoing
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Leonardo is a key global player in aerospace, defence and security, with seven main sites across the UK.

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Consulting - Real Estate

Business, Finance, Analytics, Accountancy.

Salary: Competitive
Location: London
Degree required: 2:1 and above
Hiring multiple candidates: Yes
Starting: September 2024
Deadline: Ongoing
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Deloitte is a leading consultancy that is working to reshape the business and technology landscape for clients around the world.

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Business & Financial Advisory Industrial Placement

Business, Finance, Maths, Economics.

Salary: Competitive
Location: London
Degree required: 2:1 and above
Starting: September 2024
Deadline: Ongoing
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Deloitte is a leading consultancy that is working to reshape the business and technology landscape for clients around the world.

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Consulting - Risk Advisory

Finance, Analytics, Data Science, Accountancy.

Salary: Competitive
Location: London
Degree required: 2:1 and above
Hiring multiple candidates: Yes
Starting: September 2024
Deadline: Ongoing
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Deloitte is a leading consultancy that is working to reshape the business and technology landscape for clients around the world.

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Manufacturing Engineering Graduate

Electronic, Mechanical, Software, Aerospace, Manufacturing.

Salary: £32,000
Location: Luton, Bedfordshire (Hybrid)
Degree required: 2:1 and above
Hiring multiple candidates: Yes
Deadline: Ongoing
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Leonardo is a key global player in aerospace, defence and security, with seven main sites across the UK.