Tetra Tech 2027 Graduate Scheme: Your Launchpad to a Consultancy Career
Join our two-year Graduate Scheme and kickstart your career with hands-on experience, expert mentorship, and a tailored development plan. You’ll work on a variety of real-world projects, develop both technical and professional skills, and be encouraged to share your ideas and shape your future.
Purpose & scope of the role
We’re seeking talented graduates to join our Defence Safety team in Basingstoke. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers and contribute to the design and delivery of defence equipment across land, sea and air. This ranges from cutting edge unmanned air systems to high risk airborne equipment and diving projects that respond to the challenges of the evolving safety and security world we find ourselves in.
You’ll be joining a collaborative team of defence safety professionals within a high-performing consultancy. With decades of experience and a reputation for technical excellence, our business spans: Independent Safety Audit, Safety Management Systems, Hazard Analysis, Hazard Log construction / maintenance, Safety Case and Safety Case Report development.
Your impact in this position
As a Graduate Defence Safety Consultant, you’ll play a key role in supporting the technical delivery of projects. You’ll gain hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle-from concept design to in-service operations.
You’ll collaborate across disciplines, attend client meetings and site visits, and contribute to the production of safety arguments. With mentorship from senior engineers and access to a structured development programme, you’ll build the skills, confidence, and experience needed to progress toward chartership and beyond.
What to expect
- Mentorship & Support: Learn from experienced professionals and receive guidance from a dedicated technical mentor in your chosen discipline.
- Structured Learning: Benefit from a blend of formal training, project-based learning, and self-directed study.
- Personal Development: Build your consultancy skills through a mix of technical and interpersonal training, with regular feedback and reviews.
- Community: Start with a central induction alongside your graduate peers and become part of a collaborative, supportive network.
Programme highlights
- Central induction and ongoing support from your line manager and mentor
- In-depth technical training in your core discipline, plus exposure to 15 technical and 8 interpersonal topics
- Quarterly development reviews to track your progress
- Opportunities to shadow senior colleagues and contribute to diverse projects
Your Pathway: You’ll be assigned a location, cost centre, line manager, and a ‘home’ technical discipline based on your qualifications and business needs. If you wish to explore a different discipline at the end of the programme, we’ll consider this based on your interests and business requirements.
Chartered Management Institute (CMI) partnership
As part of the scheme, you’ll have access to the CMI Foundation Chartered Manager pathway through flexible, online Bite Size programs. Choose from a range of topics- including Managing Change, Leading in a Digital Age, Conflict Resolution, Project Management, and Data-Driven Decision Making - to build your leadership and management skills.
CMI Bite Size benefits
- Short, focused modules you can complete at your own pace
- Practical insights to strengthen your management capabilities
- Internationally recognised certification upon completion
- Option to progress to a Level 5 Award in Leadership and Management
Each program consists of three concise modules (totalling 85-135 minutes), scheduled in your second year. Complete activity sheets to demonstrate your learning and earn your Foundation Chartered Manager certification.
Qualifications
Must have achieved, or be on track to achieve, a relevant degree in either one of the following courses; Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/ Electronic Engineering, Aeronautical / Aerospace Engineering.
Working environment
This is a full-time role that is initially office-based, moving towards an agile working arrangement with a minimum of three days per week in the office.
You’ll enjoy a collaborative environment that values technical excellence and work-life balance. We place strong emphasis on employee wellbeing.
Why join Tetra Tech?
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.
We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science® to solve our clients’ most complex problems.
