Environmental Consultant Year in Industry Placement - Manchester
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Position Overview & Specifications
Our Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Planning and Design team has an exciting opportunity for a university student to join the EPD team based in the Manchester office for 12 months. Working alongside an experienced team you will work on a vast array of high-profile, contemporary, cutting-edge projects from the day you start, ensuring that you are able to make a positive impact on the environment. The role provides a paid-break from your studies to give you an insight into the professional world of environmental consultancy.
RSK EPD are heavily involved in environmental coordination, assessment and management of tenders and projects in a diverse range of sectors including; energy generation and distribution (including renewables and net zero), rail, highways, residential and commercial development.
It’s an exciting time to join RSK as we transition through significant growth. The RSK EPD team replicates the wider RSK growth and provides fantastic career prospects, opportunities and professional experience
Key Responsibilities
- You will take a key role assisting and supporting with tender and project work
- Assisting with the coordination of technical teams
- Writing reports for clients
- Desk-based research
- Analysis and interpretation of tender and project data
- To broaden your knowledge of the EIA process and to gain practical field experience, there will be opportunities to go out on site, gathering data and carrying out technical surveys
Person Specification
- A passion and interest in the environment and sustainability
- A general appreciation of consultancy and, in particular, EIA
- An enthusiastic approach, willingness to listen/learn, can-do attitude and openness to opportunity
- Clear, concise and confident communication
- Precise analytical skills
Salary and Benefits
- £22,672
- Life assurance
- A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership
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RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Business Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,672 - £22,672 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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