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Summer Placement - Offshore Wind

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RPS

Oct 28

Applications are closed

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Research & Development
    Sustainability
  • Edinburgh

Requirements

  • On track to complete a Bachelors or Masters degrees in a relevant marine discipline
  • E.g. marine geography, marine biology, marine environmental, geography, environmental consultancy, marine science, marine archaeology, international marine consultancy, marine zoology, or a strong interest/educational background in marine environment.
  • Enthusiasm and curiosity to apply your skills to solve real-world problems
  • Empathy and listening skills to help you truly understand our clients’ requirements
  • You must have a permanent right to work in the UK
  • You must be available for at least 8 weeks starting at some point from April – July 2025.

Responsibilities

  • During your 8 – 12 week placement, you will select a research project relevant to our work and asked to present this back to the business at the end of your placement. You will run this how one of our marine projects should be run, learning how to budget, cost, programme and put together terms of reference with the support of our experienced staff in the team. You will sit in on team meetings to get experience of working in consultancy, get exposure to our varied project portfolio and start to understand how a marine business works. By the end of your placement you should be able to make a more informed decision about your career path.

FAQs

What is the duration of the summer placement?

The summer placement lasts between 8 to 12 weeks.

Where is the placement located?

The placement can be based in Chepstow, Edinburgh, or Woking, with a hybrid working arrangement.

When is the closing date for applications?

The closing date for applications is 10th January 2025.

What degree backgrounds are required for this position?

Candidates should be on track to complete a Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant marine disciplines, such as marine geography, marine biology, or marine environmental science, among others.

What skills are desirable for applicants?

Applicants should exhibit enthusiasm and curiosity to solve real-world problems, possess empathy and listening skills to understand client needs, and have a permanent right to work in the UK.

Is the start date flexible?

Yes, the start date is flexible between April and July 2025.

Will interns have the opportunity to present their research?

Yes, interns will select a research project relevant to the work and present their findings to the business at the end of the placement.

Is there a specific working schedule required?

Interns are expected to be available for at least 8 weeks and work at least 3 days per week in the office.

What kind of professional experience will interns gain?

Interns will gain experience in team meetings, project management, budgeting, and will have exposure to a varied project portfolio in marine consultancy.

Does Tetra Tech promote diversity and inclusion?

Yes, Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and prioritizes diversity, inclusion, and equity in the workplace.

We define, design and manage projects that create shared value to a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world.

Consulting
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1974
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Founded in 1970, RPS is a leading global professional services firm of 5,000 consultants and service providers. Operating in 125 countries, working across six continents we define, design and manage projects that create shared value to a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world. We work across six sectors: property, energy, transport, water, resources, defence and government services. Our services span twelve clusters: project and program management; design and development; water services; environment; advisory and management consulting; exploration and development; planning and approvals; health, safety and risk; oceans and coastal; laboratories; training and communication and creative services. We stand out for our clients by using deep expertise to solve problems that matter, making them easy to understand and by being easy to work with.

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