Engineering Services

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Binnies
Environmental, Engineering & Technical Services
Binnies is a global leader in the development of water infrastructure projects and has a 100+ year history.
  • We help our clients efficiently and effectively collect, store, move and treat water and wastewater; plan and manage watersheds; and harness the energy embedded in the treatment and movement of water.
  • Our solutions not only manage flood and coastal erosion risk, but also maintain and enhance the environment without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
  • Our award-winning integrated planning and design approach delivers functional infrastructure and lasting environmental and social legacies.

Grow your career with Binnies

Kick-start your career with the Binnies and we’ll empower you to create a bespoke career road map that includes targeted training, rotational opportunities and a programme of personal mentoring and coaching.

We hire students and graduates across our sectors into our growing teams of experienced professionals, and you can be assured that you’ll be placed within an environment where you will be encouraged and supported to enhance your personal and professional development.

Our culture encourages collaboration and we’ll work with you to ensure you feel a valued member of your new team right from day one.

So, if you’re passionate about making a positive difference to protecting and enhancing the environment, our precious water and natural resources, and our communities – not only in the UK but globally too – then come and join our team.

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KBR
Science, Technology & Engineering Solutions
KBR delivers science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world.
  • We deliver future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help our clients accomplish their most important objectives.
  • Our solutions help solve the great challenges and opportunities of our time, including climate change, national security, energy transition and security, cyber security and space exploration.
  • We have a global team of 30,000 people performing diverse, complex and mission-critical roles in 34 countries.
  • For 100+ years, 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!

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.

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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Emerson
Engineering Solutions
Emerson is a leading global technology, software, engineering and manufacturing powerhouse.
  • We combine superior products and technology with industry-specific engineering, consulting, project management and maintenance services.
  • We help our clients achieve top quartile business performance through the industry’s broadest portfolio of technologies to measure, control, optimise and power their operations.
  • Our products, software and services help manufacturers maximise production and protect both personnel and the environment, while optimising their energy and operating costs.

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.

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.

There’s an amazing culture here at Emerson – our people are really genuine and are committed to making students and graduates feel welcome and included 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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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.
  • Our diverse range of product solutions includes our recently developed new optics measurement systems and a full suite of dedicated software analysis packages.
  • 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.
  • With a worldwide infrastructure to support our clients, we are a truly global ultra-precision metrology company.

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.

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 through continuous training using the latest software platforms and techniques, and you’ll be able to get involved in skills-boosting workshops and team activities too.

Taylor Hobson offers a fun, relaxed, supportive working environment. An active sports and social club and a 1pm Friday finish are just some of the things you can look forward to if you join our team.

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AtkinsRéalis
Engineering – Technical Services
AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading design, engineering and project management organization.
  • Designing and delivering major projects, we work across multiple sectors including transportation, infrastructure, environment, defence, water, energy, technology and aerospace.
  • We believe that digitally-enabled engineering has the power to radically improve the way we are all housed, connected, powered and protected.
  • Our world-class sustainable solutions connect people, data and technology. We’re transforming infrastructure and energy systems, growing partnerships with our clients and bringing the most complex projects to life.

In the company of innovators

Here you can have a real impact on some of the most significant global, national and local projects. You could be developing ideas for sustainable airport expansion, finding alternative ways to connect commuters across the country, or trying to solve the energy challenges of the future.

Whether you join us as a graduate, placement student or degree apprentice, you’ll learn from some of the best minds, get involved with exciting projects, and work with some of the most prestigious companies. We’ll support you to develop your career in the direction that interests you with world-class training, professional development and mentoring.

Different is brilliant. Here, everyone is valued, heard and supported, and you’ll love being part of our vibrant early careers community. And with our award-winning well-being strategy, you’ll find the right balance between work and study.

With us, you’ll be in great company.

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Cundall
Engineering Consultancy
Cundall is a multi-disciplinary consultancy delivering sustainable engineering and design solutions across the built environment.
  • We provide engineering consultancy services covering the entire life cycle of any building project.
  • As an independent, privately-owned company, we are 100% owned by Partners working in the practice.
  • With 26 offices throughout the world, our team includes 1,000 consulting engineers and designers.
  • We are a recognised global leader in sustainability. Our business became carbon neutral in 2020, and we are on course for all our global projects to be net zero carbon by 2030.

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.

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’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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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 12,000 employees and offices across England.

Start a career for change today

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

We offer a variety of exciting entry-level schemes for motivated 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.

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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