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Summer Placement - Offshore Wind

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RPS

2mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Science
    Sustainability
  • Edinburgh
  • 21d left

AI generated summary

  • You must be pursuing a relevant marine degree, have a strong interest in marine environments, possess empathy and curiosity, hold UK work rights, and be available for 8+ weeks from April-July 2025.
  • You will conduct a research project, manage aspects of a marine project, attend team meetings, and gain insights into consultancy and marine business operations.

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 for 8 to 12 weeks.

When can I start the summer placement?

The placement has a flexible start date from April to July 2025.

Where can I be based during the placement?

You can be based in Chepstow, Edinburgh, or Woking for at least 3 days per week.

What is the closing date for applications?

The closing date for applications is 10th January 2025.

What type of degree do I need to apply?

You should be on track to complete a Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant marine discipline, such as marine geography, marine biology, or marine environmental science.

Is there an opportunity to present my research project?

Yes, during your placement, you will select a research project relevant to the work and present your findings back to the business at the end of your placement.

What skills are important for this role?

Important skills include enthusiasm, curiosity, empathy, and listening skills to understand clients' requirements.

Do I need to have a right to work in the UK?

Yes, you must have a permanent right to work in the UK to apply for this position.

Will I receive support during my placement?

Yes, you will receive support from experienced staff in the team throughout your placement.

What opportunities for professional growth does Tetra Tech offer?

Tetra Tech provides learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth as part of its commitment to employee development.

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.