Sustainability

Introducing the sector and some of the Gradcracker employers operating in it.
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Ricardo
Sustainable & Environmental Solutions
Ricardo delivers engineering consulting services and solutions built on sustainable technological innovation.
  • With more than 100 years of engineering excellence, our innovative cross-sector sustainable solutions help solve our clients’ most complex strategic and operational challenges.
  • We work across eight key market sectors: aerospace and defence; automotive; energy, utilities and waste; financial services; government and public sector; industrial and manufacturing; maritime; rail and mass transit.
  • Located in 23 countries worldwide, our 3,000 employees are working on thousands of projects at any one time, from policy right through to implementation.

A place to learn and grow

We have a range of exciting and challenging opportunities for ambitious people looking to start their careers with us. Offering meaningful work that will stretch you, and the chance to work alongside world-class experts, we also champion ongoing learning and will support you through further qualifications and continuous professional development.

As a graduate, you’ll get to work in practice straight away with the guidance of a mentor so that you can quickly participate in high-profile projects independently, alongside senior consultants. You’ll follow a structured development programme that will enhance your skills and enable you to develop your abilities as a professional.

We welcome applicants who love problem-solving and want to work in a dynamic, cross-functional team in a technically-driven industry that is constantly changing. If you’re looking for an exciting, challenging and meaningful start to your career, then look no further than Ricardo!

AtkinsRéalis
Sustainability
We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems.
  • AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization.
  • We design and deliver major projects across transportation, infrastructure, environment, water, energy, defence, technology and aerospace.
  • Our goals align to three priority objectives from the UN Sustainable Development Goals: affordable and clean energy, sustainable cities and communities,and climate action.
  • Net Zero is our blueprint for engineering a better future. 

Engineer a better future

Here you can have a real impact on some of the most significant global, national and local projects. You could be designing communities to meet the needs of modern populations, finding alternative ways to connect commuters across the country, or
trying to solve the energy challenges of the future. Here we weave environmental, economic and social sustainability into every project.

Join us and 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; empowering you to come up with your own ideas on how to embed sustainability into your everyday work.

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 work-life balance.

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Centrica
Energy
Leading energy services and solutions provider, Centrica, is energising a greener, fairer future.
  • We are the UK’s biggest retailer of zero carbon electricity, serving around 10 million customers across the UK, Ireland and Continental Europe through brands such as British Gas.
  • We have 20,000 employees worldwide including 7,000 highly trained engineers and technicians.
  • Our purpose is to help our customers live sustainably, simply and affordably.
  • We’re on a mission to reduce our environmental impact and reach net zero by 2045, and to help our customers do so by 2050.

Could you be the face of our future?

Ignite your career within the fast-paced, everchanging, energy industry. One small step now will power big changes to your future and set you up for a limitless career!

Our early careers programmes provide an amazing opportunity for you to make a big impact within our diverse organisation, implementing and ultimately helping to shape the strategy that enables us to grow.

We’ll give you real responsibility from day one, doing meaningful work on critical business projects and helping deliver our People & Planet Plan as we transition to net zero. You can expect excellent rewards, ongoing support and the chance to fulfil
your potential, along with the respect and flexibility you need to be who you want to be at work.

We’d love you to come and play your part, and, in helping to shape the future of our planet, you’ll also gain all the skills you need to shape your future career.

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