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Physical scientists > Hydrologist
Engineering and maintenance | Environment and land | Science and research
Hydrologists study the impact of rainfall, rivers and waterways on the environment. They also look at sustainable ways to use water.
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You could become a senior hydrologist, co-ordinating a team of researchers, hydrologists and engineers. You might also work as a consultant, advising government departments and businesses on sustainable water use, civil hydro-engineering projects or flood risk management.
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BAE Systems offer a 3 x week programme, which includes 2 x weeks employability & vocational training and 1 week on site work experience placement.The programme is delivered with a Face to face approach and participants are fully supported by enthusiastic and experienced team members.Prior to the programme, you will be invited to a selection taster day, where we get the chance to meet you, find out more about you, and you can find out more about the programme, and decide if it is right for you.
As a Meter Reader, you will work 37.5 hours per week across your assigned region taking meter readings from our water meters. Meters may be inside, or outside, properties and youll spend your days driving or walking from property to property, day in day out in all weathers.You will provide the highest standard of customer service and communicate effectively with customers, ensuring they are provided with superb service and you are upholding our values of Service, Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Compassion and Innovation.
Our 3-year scheme encourages you to put your theory into practise whilst being supported with your development towards an engineering council approved professional qualification. Working alongside colleagues with a breadth of experience and expertise, you will have the opportunity for placements within other engineering disciplines expanding your knowledge and learning how all our engineering teams work collaboratively to ensure we are always able to provide the best service. Were looking for inspiring individuals to help deliver our ambitious plans, drive performance and improve customer service in a safe working environment. Start living your future today!
On this 3-year scheme well provide you with a host of development opportunities to support you in working to chartered status. You will be getting involved in a series of projects designed to help you get to grips with the breadth of the business and the diverse challenges we face in managing our wastewater network. Were looking for inspiring individuals to help deliver our ambitious plans, drive performance and improve customer service in a safe working environment.
On our 3-year scheme you will enroll on an IMechE monitored professional development scheme (MPDS) with a dedicated Chartered Engineer mentor helping to guide you throughout your training and development towards professional and Chartered status. Benefitting from the shared knowledge and expertise of working with colleagues across all of the engineering disciplines, you will be expected to build on your university knowledge and develop your engineering skills in water, wastewater and bio resource treatment processes, gaining an understanding of the technologies. You will also develop your understanding of company and industry regulations, standards and procedures. This will lead to more substantial placements and projects with increasing responsibility as you grow in confidence and skill throughout the scheme. Start living your future today!
In this three year graduate quantity surveyor scheme, you will be supported in working towards Chartered Membership of a relevant institution (e.g. Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors or equivalent). You will be working in a team and business area that is crucial in the successful delivery of United Utilities business needs by providing a professional quantity surveying service. As you grow in experience and expertise across both pre and post-contract roles, you will take on more responsibility and play a key role in the commercial support throughout project lifecycles. Start living your future today!
You will enrol on a three year graduate programme registering on our Institution of Civil Engineers Approved Training Programme. You will have dedicated support with your development towards an Engineering Council approved professional qualification with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). In this role it is important to have a working knowledge of other disciplines such as process, mechanical, electrical, construction and network modelling, so you will have opportunity undertake placements across these areas to grow in your knowledge and expertise learning from some of the best in the business. Start living your future today!
Graduates enrolled on this three year IET accredited scheme will have a dedicated mentor to help guide them throughout their training, leading to a professional Chartered Engineer qualification (CEng) and, potentially, a future leadership role in the business. Our Electrical Engineering team is responsible for the design and improvement of water and wastewater treatment facilities, delivering energy neutral designs and optimised solutions which feature high on the business agenda. You will benefit from working alongside technical experts and specialists who will share their breadth of expertise and experience covering all aspects of electrical, instrumentation, control and automation knowledge. Were looking for inspiring individuals to help deliver our ambitious plans, drive performance and improve customer service in a safe working environment. Start living your future today!
Join United Utilities 3-year Graduate Programme in our Project Controls and Planning team and kickstart your career! Dive into the world of project management where youll play a crucial role in delivering impactful projects. As a Project Controls and Planning Graduate, youll be at the heart of our operations, using cutting-edge techniques to keep projects on track and within budget. Youll work alongside experienced professionals, learning how to plan, schedule, and identify key risks and opportunities that ensure our projects succeed. Start living your future today!
Our three year Accredited Company Training Scheme (ACTS) is accredited through both IChemE and CIWEM. We provide a tailored experience covering all competencies required to progress you towards a permanent role within the company and chartership. As a graduate you will receive 1-2-1 line management, chartership and business mentoring, with the opportunity to work alongside teams from a number of engineering disciplines. We aim to offer you the broadest experience and opportunity to learn from some of the best across United Utilities.Start living your future today!
Join United Utilities 3-year Graduate Programme in our Construction team and kickstart your career! Immerse yourself in the exciting world of project delivery, where youll gain hands-on experience in design management, contract and commercial management, and project coordination. Youll be at the forefront of managing relationships with third parties and stakeholders, ensuring our projects are innovative, reliable, and cost-effective. Your role will involve providing crucial technical input on construction schedules, quality, safety, environment, and cost, ensuring projects are completed on time and within scope. In your final year, youll step up to take on more responsibility, supporting the delivery of complex projects and showcasing your ability to work independently. Start living your future today!
On our three year scheme, youll be part of an innovative team, gaining hands-on experience and working towards a professional qualification. Youll contribute to exciting projects and have opportunities to explore various engineering areas within our business. This programme offers a solid foundation for a rewarding engineering career.This is a great opportunity for someone who has a passion for engineering, is a forward-thinking problem solver and has a desire to develop solutions and practises that will benefit both our customers and the conservation of the North West.Start living your future today!
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