Graduate Process Safety Consultant

Graduate Process Safety Consultant

Tetra Tech RPS 2026 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.

The Role:

We're seeking talented graduates to join our Process Safety team in Warrington. You'll work alongside experienced engineers and provide Process Safety Consultancy services to clients to demonstrate compliance with legislation such as Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH), Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR), Offshore Safety Case Regulations and the Nuclear Safety Case Regulations. You'll work on projects to demonstrate that the risk from Major Accident Hazards (MAHs) (e.g. fire, explosions and toxic gas releases) are As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP). Examples of the projects that you may work on include Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) scribing and attendance, fire and explosion consequence modelling and DSEAR reviews.

You'll be joining a collaborative team of process safety professionals within a high-performing consultancy. With decades of experience and a reputation for technical excellence, our Process Safety business spans three key service offerings, Hazard Identification, Risk Quantification and DSEAR compliance.

Your Impact in this Position:

As a Graduate Process Safety Consultant, you'll play a key role in supporting the technical delivery of projects and get the opportunity to put into practice the skills you have learnt at University. You'll gain hands-on experience through visits to client sites and facilities as well as opportunities to work on projects at different stages of design from concept through to decommissioning.

You'll have the opportunity to collaborate across disciplines including nuclear safety, human factors and fire engineering, attend client meetings and site visits, and contribute to technical reports and calculations . 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.

MANDATORY Training & Qualification requirements

Have, or be on course for achieving, a relevant degree in one of the following subjects:

• MSc, MEng, BEng/BSc in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Safety, Control/Instrumentation or Functional Safety related discipline.

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.
• Research project programme including technical report and presentation.
• 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 and line manager.

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.

Application and Selection Process

To apply for the Tetra Tech RPS 2026 Graduate Scheme, candidates must submit an up-to-date CV detailing their academic background, relevant experience, and motivation for joining the programme. All applications will be acknowledged upon receipt.

Following initial screening, shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete an online assessment designed to evaluate key competencies and problem-solving skills relevant to consultancy work. Those who progress beyond this stage will be invited to attend a final assessment, which will take the form of either an in-person interview or an assessment centre, depending on location and discipline.

The closing date for applications in this round is 30th November 2025. We encourage early submissions to ensure full consideration.

Ready to build your expertise and shape your future? Apply now and start your journey with TetraTech RPS.

Why join Tetra Tech RPS?

At Tetra Tech RPS, our people are our success. We thrive on solving the problems that matter—whether in urbanisation, natural resources, or sustainability. With a collaborative culture, agile working, and access to some of the brightest minds in the industry, we empower our teams to deliver exceptional outcomes while building fulfilling careers.

In 2023, RPS became part of Tetra Tech, a global leader in consulting and engineering with 30,000 employees across 550 offices in 120+ countries. Together, we combine deep local expertise with global reach, delivering science-led solutions to complex challenges in water, environment, infrastructure, and clean energy. Join us and be part of a connected, forward-thinking community that's shaping a better future.

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