At BWB we know from experience that talented graduates are vital to our on-going success. We are recruiting Graduates across our growing business to join our 2024 Graduate Programme, so this is a great time to join us.
“Choosing your first job after Graduation is a big decision and one you really need to get right if you’re to get the best possible start in your career” Steve Wooler, CEO, BWB
We believe BWB is unique, our ethos guarantees you a truly rewarding experience as you embark on the next stage of your career whilst working in a fun and friendly work culture. We provide opportunities so you can collaborate at all levels helping you flourish and grow within your career. We’re passionate about supporting the next generation and harnessing the fresh perspectives they bring to our company.
BWB is a multi-award-winning engineering and environmental design consultancy with a proven reputation for technical excellence and exceptional client satisfaction.
Proud to be awarded ACE Best Large Consultancy of the year 2022 and rated Platinum Investors In People (IIP), a prestigious accolade that demonstrates our commitment to our people and establishes us as an employer of choice.
BWB is a signatory to the Pledge to Net Zero initiative and is committed to achieve net zero carbon by 2050. We are committed to playing our part in tackling climate change and we recognise the significant impact the design and consultancy solutions we provide can have on carbon emissions and the environment, and as such will provide meaningful solutions and a continued commitment to pioneer change.
The BWB Graduate Programme
Our Graduate Programme is the perfect place for you if you are an ambitious and passionate individual. Our programme will develop you to become a 'complete professional' and offer you a supportive induction programme, the opportunity to work alongside some of the most talented and respected engineers and consultants in the industry. You will receive independent mentoring, support through to Chartership and the opportunity to gain responsibility on a range of exciting projects.
Through our in-house PROpel scheme we will help you plan your career development and reach your full potential through a technical syllabus & skills development program.
What you’ll be doing
- Helping us deliver BWB projects safely to time, cost and quality, in accordance with the project life cycle, company standards and other specific legislation.
- Provide a professional, first class, consistent and effective project management service to the clients, including project monitoring and reporting systems in accordance with company standards and guidelines.
- Assist in the management of project change, risks and contingency within the project life cycle and provide all cost, contingency and programme details. Supporting our Project Managers in the preparation of Early Warnings (EW), Compensation Events (CE) and Project Manager’s Communications (PMI).
- Schedule and conduct project meetings, including taking project records and distributing them to project stakeholders. Including site attendance during critical stages of works.
- Assist the Company in discharging its duties under CDM Regulations 2015 (Construction, Design and Management Regulations).
What you’ll bring
To apply for this role, relevant work experience is preferred but not essential. You will have a degree or are expected to achieve one of the following degree disciplines:
- Project Management
- Construction Project Management
- Engineering Discipline
- Environmental Project Management
- Business Studies or similar
- Management or similar
- Energy related
- Asset Management
In your application you should be able to demonstrate your interest in the role and working at BWB through relevant experience, such as studying relevant modules, or previous work experience.
We are looking for graduates with the following characteristics:
- Ability to use your initiative to undertake tasks efficiently and independently.
- Excellent written and oral communicator, with the ability to adapt communication style to suit different circumstances.
- The ability to build and maintain strong relationships with Stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally.
- A ‘self-starter’ with drive, positivity and enthusiasm and a strong desire to succeed.
- Methodical approach to problem solving.
- Ability to draft Reports for Clients communicating technical issues clearly to non-technical individuals.
- Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and cohesively as part of an experienced team within BWB and collaboratively with other Stakeholders.
- Fully conversant with the MS 365 suite of applications and highly proficient in the use of MS Excel.
- Right to Work and live in the UK.
What we offer
Empowering you to be your most authentic self
- Competitive Salary
- Pension – BWB matches 5% of your salary into your pension to help save for the future
- 25 days holiday with the option to purchase more
- Life Assurance 4 x salary
- Wellbeing support – qualified confidential support through Westfield Health
- Healthcare cash plan
- Driving your own experience
- Values driven culture
- Hybrid working
- Access to personalised fully funded Learning & Development opportunities
- Professional membership support
- Paid professional subscriptions
- Dedicated graduate networking opportunities
- Access to discounted rail travel
- Perkbox - Access to exclusive savings, discounts, free advice and benefits
- Cycle to Work
- Paid volunteering days
- Regular social events
- Long service reward scheme
