Careers

Our graduate programme provides individuals with the opportunity to accelerate their personal and professional development.

The innovative ideas and energy that graduates contribute to the business ensures RSE continues to evolve and remain at the forefront of the industry as water treatment experts.  

Helping to shape our future

Graduates are fundamental in shaping the future of RSE and addressing the pressing impacts of the water crisis.

We actively encourage young people to join our team and embark on a career that revolves around developing innovative solutions that will have real-world impact within the water industry.  

RSE Graduate programme

The RSE Graduate Programme is designed to equip you with all the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to establish your career.

Throughout the programme you will undertake a carefully constructed curriculum of modules that will accelerate your personal development, enabling you to thrive in your chosen field. To ensure your success, you will be provided with mentorship and guidance from industry experts who will support your growth and professional journey.  

The RSE Graduate Programme runs over a 24-month period, and after completion, you will be ideally placed to progress towards professional registration with renowned bodies such as the IET, InstMC, IMechE, ICE, or other recognised bodies depending on your background.  

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Graduate Engineering Roles

Graduates can complete the RSE Graduate Programme in a range of engineering disciplines and business support function roles. 

Over the duration of the two-year programme, graduates will be exposed to three main experience areas: Design, Construction/Manufacturing, and Project Management. Graduates will also be given the opportunity to gain experience within business support functions, for example Commercial, QHSE, and Commissioning.   

  • Mechanical Engineering 
  • Electrical Engineering 
  • Process Engineering 
  • Chemical Engineering 
  • Civil Engineering 

Graduate Support Function Roles

The goal is for all our Support Function Graduates to have a diverse range of experience that will allow them to develop as well-rounded individuals throughout the early stages of their career, whilst giving them the opportunity to explore their talents and interests within the business.  

  • Commercial  
  • Human Resources 
  • Marketing 
  • Sustainability 
  • Information Management  
  • Proposals  
  • Finance 

The Graduate Community

During the graduate programme, it is the responsibility of the graduate to adopt the RSE company culture, which focuses on the core values of Humility and Teamwork.

We actively encourage regular communication between graduates and their colleagues by organising graduate events that encourage networking throughout the business and strengthens engagement within the wider RSE graduate community.  

Through attending the graduate events, which involve team building challenges, module training and networking opportunities, RSE graduates can form a support network who understands what it’s like to be entering into the modern workplace. The shared experience of the graduate programme ensures our graduates have access to the advice and continuous support of their peers, helping to develop their understanding of the business and form lasting working relationships during their RSE career. 

RSE Graduate Programme

Hear From Our Graduates

I am continuously developing a wide range of skills by being involved in new projects rather than concentrating on singular capabilities; I greatly appreciated the experience RSE is providing me with

From my experience, RSE has a great work culture and my colleagues have been very friendly and helpful. The company is ambitious and strives to achieve a quality product

I have really enjoyed my time so far in the Electrical & Mechanical department of RSE. The variation between jobs keeps you on your toes and having the ability to visit sites to further understand the process is very helpful

Working at RSE has been a rewarding experience, as I’ve contributed to public sector projects that have made a sustainable impact within the water industry and on our environment

At RSE I’ve enjoyed the responsibility that has been given to me. The pressure that came along with those responsibilities pushed me to become better at my job and have helped me get to where I am today

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The Mentorship Scheme

To develop effectively through the Graduate Programme, our graduates are each assigned a personal mentor who they will establish a strong working relationship with during their graduate role. The mentoring scheme is designed for our graduates to be able to learn from senior colleagues as they are guided through the 2-year programme. 

The mentoring relationship will also allow the graduate to gain advice in working towards Chartership status in their chosen discipline, whilst achieving appropriate competence and commitment standards. They will gain exposure to their mentor’s specialist knowledge and contacts within the business, to allow the graduate to build up a network of colleagues and further their opportunities for career progression. 

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Why Join the RSE Graduate Programme?

To build successful teams and drive the level of quality that RSE is renowned for, we know we need the best people in industry. Not only do we require the relevant skillsets, but we also need people with the right attitude and mentality to thrive and grow in such an innovative industry. 

At RSE, you’ll be given every opportunity as a graduate to set the path of your own career through our business streams and work in an environment that will require you to rise to the challenge of working for a market leader. 

Our graduate salary banding is £26,250 – £31,250 depending on your background and work experience. On top of this we also offer an annual salary review increasing by up to £2000 per year throughout the graduate journey. 

RSE Employee Benefits

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Annual Salary Review

Pension Scheme

Pension Scheme

Buy & Sell Holiday Scheme

Buy / Sell Holiday Scheme

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Gym Membership

Professional Fees

Professional Fees

Medal

Employee Discount Scheme

Company car

EV & Hybrid Car Leasing

Cycle to work

Cycle to Work Scheme

Collab

Car Share Scheme

Health

In-house Occupational Health Nurse

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In-house Wellbeing Champions

Launch Your Career with RSE

In a flourishing sector where there are vast career opportunities available, we believe our niche offering to the market means our people have the space to thrive and innovate our industry. 

If you’re interested in a career with a company that will harness your skills and provides you with the support to create your own future, then please apply. We’re excited to take you on the journey and continuing to grow as the UK water industry’s contractor of choice. 

To find out more about our graduate opportunities download our Graduate Programme booklet or apply directly by sending your CV and Cover Letter to [email protected].  

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