Role description
The Vacancy
WRc is looking for the next generation of Graduate Consultants to join our Technical Consulting team this September. As part of our 2026 Early Careers Programme, you’ll tackle real-world challenges across the water and wastewater sectors, working alongside industry-leading experts.
Locations:
Swindon, Bristol, Exeter or Manchester
Key Dates:
- Applications Close: Saturday 28th February (23:59)
- Interviews: 1st stage March/April, 2nd stage May/June
- Offers: Offers made in July for a September start
What is the Early Careers Programme?
Our Early Careers Programme has been developed to give you the best start to your career, with opportunities to develop the skills you learned at university through research and development, as well as giving you the chance to spread your wings and work with our international clients and partners, whilst giving you exposure to everything you need to start your career on a successful path.
- A committed and structured three-year Graduate Programme.
- Mentorship dedicated to you to support your career.
- A structured training plan.
- UK wide programme with opportunities to network with your peers.
- An opportunity to rotate within different parts of WRc and with clients both in the UK and internationally (with hands-on site experience).
- Practical, on the job training within your team of industry experts.
Why choose WRc
It’s your career, let's shape it together! We pride ourselves on putting people first with an inclusive and rewarding culture where success is recognized. Dedicated to attracting, retaining, and enabling the development of our graduates to maximize potential. Our graduate programme is tailored to your needs with a flexible and varied learning environment, you’ll feel empowered to make decisions and harness your knowledge and practical skills. The sky’s the limit!
Grow with us! As a growing company within the RSK group, we can offer a multitude of opportunities. WRc is an Independent Centre of Excellence for Innovation and Growth. We are one of the world's leading independent scientific and sustainability advisors undertaking research and consultancy projects across different sectors, including water, environment, gas, industrial, and resource management. WRc continues to be trusted by regulators, utility providers, and their supply chains to deliver solutions which move the industries we serve forward.
Key Responsibilities:
Working within the Consulting team, depending on your skills and experience, you will support the project teams in some of the following areas:
- The use, testing, and innovation of technology in the water sector, including the development of novel sensor systems, best practice transfer between sectors, industry networking, ICA auditing, guidance for technology developers, development of design standards for monitoring, automation and control, and technology testing, approval, and certification.
- Supporting project work with data science and software development, providing Power BI and software development support to the wider WRc business.
- Asset strategy, Data-driven asset management, Asset health and reliability modelling of water and gas sector infrastructure, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modelling of potable water storage, End-use analysis of household water consumption.
- Hydraulic Modelling, both in Clean Water and Waste Water.
- Water Resources Modelling.
- Demand and leakage management, calm networks.
- Pollution and flooding.
- Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
- Climate Change Risk and Adaptation.
- Infrastructure Asset Management.
- Business Change and Transformation.
Person Specification:
- Educated to degree level in a mathematics, scientific, geography, or engineering subject.
- Highly numerate, with experience using programming languages such as Python and R.
- Successful candidates will need to be flexible and willing to spend time in other offices to gain a full understanding of new projects and different clients, which will provide fresh experiences and support your development.
- Computer literate and demonstrably able to use Microsoft Office (Including Excel and Access).
- Written and spoken English, having other languages is desirable.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to summarise information and explain to both technical and non-specialist audiences.
- A Full UK Driving License is desirable but not essential.
- You will be self-motivated, flexible, and reliable with good problem-solving skills.
Salary and benefits:
- £30,000 per annum.
- Contributory Pension Scheme.
- A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, payroll giving, cycle to work, and health care plans.
- Regular training and career development.
- Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion employee networks.
- Flexible hybrid working approach.
RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer
WRc's 170 employees bring a shared purpose of discovering and delivering new and exciting solutions that enable clients to meet the challenges of the future. In addition to its wide breadth of services in water, WRc is also home to the National Centre for Environmental Toxicology, an expert team of scientists and toxicologists offering a toxicology-on-demand subscription service.
The company is renowned for its ability to address global issues, including climate change, green growth, and water and sanitation services, through applied engineering excellence, highlighted through its tagline, “innovation through collaboration”.
WRc is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.
At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.
Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop, and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognize that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.
By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognize that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.
We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.
If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?
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Role description
The Vacancy
WRc is looking for the next generation of Graduate Consultants to join our Technical Consulting team this September. As part of our 2026 Early Careers Programme, you’ll tackle real-world challenges across the water and wastewater sectors, working alongside industry-leading experts.
Locations:
Swindon, Bristol, Exeter or Manchester
Key Dates:
- Applications Close: Saturday 28th February (23:59)
- Interviews: 1st stage March/April, 2nd stage May/June
- Offers: Offers made in July for a September start
What is the Early Careers Programme?
Our Early Careers Programme has been developed to give you the best start to your career, with opportunities to develop the skills you learned at university through research and development, as well as giving you the chance to spread your wings and work with our international clients and partners, whilst giving you exposure to everything you need to start your career on a successful path.
- A committed and structured three-year Graduate Programme.
- Mentorship dedicated to you to support your career.
- A structured training plan.
- UK wide programme with opportunities to network with your peers.
- An opportunity to rotate within different parts of WRc and with clients both in the UK and internationally (with hands-on site experience).
- Practical, on the job training within your team of industry experts.
Why choose WRc
It’s your career, let's shape it together! We pride ourselves on putting people first with an inclusive and rewarding culture where success is recognized. Dedicated to attracting, retaining, and enabling the development of our graduates to maximize potential. Our graduate programme is tailored to your needs with a flexible and varied learning environment, you’ll feel empowered to make decisions and harness your knowledge and practical skills. The sky’s the limit!
Grow with us! As a growing company within the RSK group, we can offer a multitude of opportunities. WRc is an Independent Centre of Excellence for Innovation and Growth. We are one of the world's leading independent scientific and sustainability advisors undertaking research and consultancy projects across different sectors, including water, environment, gas, industrial, and resource management. WRc continues to be trusted by regulators, utility providers, and their supply chains to deliver solutions which move the industries we serve forward.
Key Responsibilities:
Working within the Consulting team, depending on your skills and experience, you will support the project teams in some of the following areas:
- The use, testing, and innovation of technology in the water sector, including the development of novel sensor systems, best practice transfer between sectors, industry networking, ICA auditing, guidance for technology developers, development of design standards for monitoring, automation and control, and technology testing, approval, and certification.
- Supporting project work with data science and software development, providing Power BI and software development support to the wider WRc business.
- Asset strategy, Data-driven asset management, Asset health and reliability modelling of water and gas sector infrastructure, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modelling of potable water storage, End-use analysis of household water consumption.
- Hydraulic Modelling, both in Clean Water and Waste Water.
- Water Resources Modelling.
- Demand and leakage management, calm networks.
- Pollution and flooding.
- Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
- Climate Change Risk and Adaptation.
- Infrastructure Asset Management.
- Business Change and Transformation.
Person Specification:
- Educated to degree level in a mathematics, scientific, geography, or engineering subject.
- Highly numerate, with experience using programming languages such as Python and R.
- Successful candidates will need to be flexible and willing to spend time in other offices to gain a full understanding of new projects and different clients, which will provide fresh experiences and support your development.
- Computer literate and demonstrably able to use Microsoft Office (Including Excel and Access).
- Written and spoken English, having other languages is desirable.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to summarise information and explain to both technical and non-specialist audiences.
- A Full UK Driving License is desirable but not essential.
- You will be self-motivated, flexible, and reliable with good problem-solving skills.
Salary and benefits:
- £30,000 per annum.
- Contributory Pension Scheme.
- A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, payroll giving, cycle to work, and health care plans.
- Regular training and career development.
- Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion employee networks.
- Flexible hybrid working approach.
RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer
WRc's 170 employees bring a shared purpose of discovering and delivering new and exciting solutions that enable clients to meet the challenges of the future. In addition to its wide breadth of services in water, WRc is also home to the National Centre for Environmental Toxicology, an expert team of scientists and toxicologists offering a toxicology-on-demand subscription service.
The company is renowned for its ability to address global issues, including climate change, green growth, and water and sanitation services, through applied engineering excellence, highlighted through its tagline, “innovation through collaboration”.
WRc is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.
At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.
Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop, and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognize that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.
By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognize that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.
We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.
If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?
