Graduate Water Engineer / Modellers - 2026 Intake

RPS; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm is seeking Graduate Water Engineers / Modellers to join their team. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Geography, Environmental Science, or GIS. The role involves data analysis, model construction, and client engagement. Opportunities for career development are provided through workshops and training days. This is a hybrid position, combining office and fieldwork in various locations across the UK.

Benefits

Two-Day Residential Workshop

Leadership and Management Training Days

Technical Skill Development

Office-Based Peer Groups

Qualifications

• Modules covering wastewater, hydraulics, GIS or flood risk are desirable.
• Good written English skills are required.
• Experience with data handling and analysis preferred.

Responsibilities

• Data handling and analysis of large datasets.
• Statistical analysis of data.
• Preparation of factual and interpretative reports.
• Construction and maintenance of statistical models.
• Client and stakeholder engagement and management.
• Provide input to bespoke software tools.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Computing skills including Excel

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Geography

Degree in Environmental Science

Degree in GIS

Tools

QGIS

ArcGIS

Job description

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Overview

RPS, part of Tetra Tech since January 2023, is a global firm that defines, designs, and manages projects in urbanisation, natural resources, and sustainability. We are building our Water Consultancy business across our Sheffield, Derby, Newcastle, and London offices and are looking to reinforce our team with Graduate Water Engineers and Modellers.

Assessment Centre

The Graduate Assessment Centre will be held virtually on the 20th of January. It will run from 9:25 AM to approximately 4:00 PM and will include:

• Welcome presentation
• Group presentation exercise
• Technical assessment
• Individual interview

Career Pathways

The Graduate roles combine office/home‑based working with on‑site site work for data collection. Career pathways include:

• Engineering
• Modelling

Responsibilities

• Data handling and analysis of large datasets
• Statistical analysis of data
• Preparation of factual and interpretative reports
• Construction and maintenance of statistical models
• Client and stakeholder engagement and management
• Provide input to development, maintenance and documentation of bespoke software tools and applications
• Use of GIS, including software such as QGIS and ArcGIS

About You

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Geography, Environmental Science, or GIS
• Modules covering wastewater, hydraulics, GIS or flood risk are desirable but not essential
• Good communication skills and written English
• Ability to work in a team to solve problems that matter
• Computing skills including previous experience of Excel

Benefits

The Early Career Professionals (ECP) Programme is available to those who have recently joined RPS Water Consulting. It includes:

• Two‑Day Residential Workshop
• Institute of Water’s Introduction to the UK Water Industry
• Leadership and Management Training Days
• Technical Skill Development
• Office‑Based Peer Groups

About RPS, a Tetra Tech Company

As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to provide market‑leading development and project opportunities for our people, supporting their growth while addressing the challenges that matter. Our people drive our success, and this is where you come to build a career.

Next Steps

Upon reviewing your CV, we will be in touch. If this opportunity suits your career journey, we’d love to hear from you. All applications will be considered. Please have your CV and cover letter ready and continue with your application online.

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