Graduate Consultant Warrington, North West England, England
Job description
Risktec Solutions is an established, independent and specialist risk management consulting and training company, and is part of the TÜV Rheinland Group. We assist clients in major hazard industries including oil and gas, clean energy, nuclear and transportation, as well as commercial and public sectors, to manage health, safety, security, environmental and business risk. Our people are high calibre professionals, with a strong focus on meeting clients’ expectations.
Risktec are resourcing for enthusiastic and confident graduates for our expanding risk management consultancy department in Warrington. Our current opportunity spans a variety of industries, but with a focus on oil and gas (offshore and onshore), carbon capture and storage, chemical manufacturing, hydrogen generation and distribution, onshore and offshore wind energy, and other industries subject to major accident regulations (e.g. COMAH).
Various disciplines are of interest (the list below is not exhaustive):
- engineering, including but not limited to, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil/structural engineering;
- sciences, including but not limited to, chemistry, physics, earth and environmental sciences, geology (including geochemistry, geophysics), materials science, computer science;
- mathematics and computing;
- ergonomics and human factors.
Role Description:
You will be expected to work effectively and collaboratively with colleagues on multiple projects and will develop a good understanding of the technical, engineering and operational issues fundamental to safety and risk management. You will gain experience of a broad range of activities including:
- Conducting physical effects modelling
- Frequency assessment
- Risk analysis
- Supporting facilitation and recording of technical workshops
There may be opportunities for travel, either with clients or to other Risktec offices across the UK and in the Netherlands, Dubai, Muscat, Houston and Calgary, and also opportunities to work offshore.
Key Responsibilities:
- Under the guidance of the relevant Technical Leads/Project Managers, deliver safety and risk management consultancy services to time, budget and quality;
- Prioritisation of tasks based on business and client needs;
- Support bid development;
- Produce high quality written work (e.g. technical reports);
- Demonstrate willingness to gain experience and develop as a consultant;
- Set high personal standards;
- Take personal responsibility for your own professional development, supported by your Team Leader and the company’s Professional Development Review (PDR) process;
- Adhere to Quality Assurance (QA) procedures.
Key skills required include:
- Work planning and organisation;
- Listening and communicating clearly;
- Technical report writing;
- Numeracy and quantitative analysis;
- Use of standard software tools (e.g. MS Office)
Our Offer:
You will be part of an energetic and driven team, and will be working in a supportive, progressive environment. Our core company values of teamwork, empowerment, integrity and solutions provide our cultural framework and encourage problem solving, decision making, flexibility and responsibility. We have an established competence framework, with regular appraisals and a defined pathway for progression.
At the same time as gaining practical experience, you will be provided with a structured training programme that can lead to recognised qualifications. Risktec consultants deliver validated courses leading to postgraduate qualifications to MSc level in risk and safety management and the opportunity to study on this course will be made available to successful candidates.
In addition, a competitive package of salary and benefits is offered for permanent staff, including:
The Application Process:
You can apply with an up-to-date CV and covering letter. Please make sure all your contact details are also listed.
Interview Process:
We welcome applicants at this time who are graduating in Autumn 2023. Once selected for an interview you will be required to attend our Warrington office (if circumstances permit) or we will schedule a remote interview (Skype, Teams, etc). The interview will consist of introduction to Risktec Solutions, a short technical presentation by the interviewee and a general discussion.
No applications from recruitment agencies will be accepted.
