RSE
Graduate Project Engineer - Electrical
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Graduate Project Engineer - Electrical
Graduate Project Engineer – Permanent Role
About the Role
Our Asset Operations and Maintenance team is seeking a Graduate Project Engineer to join on a permanent basis, based at our West Thurrock office.
Graduates play a crucial role in shaping RSE’s future and addressing the water crisis by developing innovative solutions across the water industry.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
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Project liaison from enquiry stage through to final acceptance, including:
- Meeting with clients to discuss specific requirements
- Conducting site surveys as necessary
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Overseeing trades, apprentices, and subcontractors by:
- Issuing directives on quality, productivity, and safety
- Allocating work based on technical requirements
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Interpretation and verification of project documentation:
- Drawings
- Specifications
- Schedules
- Ensuring compliance through tender specifications review, quotation appraisal, and Health & Safety (H&S) document auditing
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Active involvement in tendering, design, and construction programming:
- Estimating and allocating resource timelines
- Preparing progress reports
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Developing Construction Phase Health and Safety Plans with Principal Contractor responsibility under CDM (Construction (Design and Management) Regulations)
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Requirements
- Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering or another relevant discipline
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to:
- Adapt and thrive in an energetic, reactive team environment
- Work collaboratively in a close-knit team setting
- Think creatively ("out of the box" solutions)
- Valid UK Driver’s Licence
About RSE
RSE is a market-leading provider of clean water technology, specialising in:
- Drinking water purification
- Wastewater recycling & treatment
- Industrial process water remediation
We disrupt the UK water industry, offering offsite modular solutions with lower carbon emissions compared to traditional construction methods. Our focus lies on innovation, efficiency, and sustainable excellence.
History & Growth
Established in 1982, RSE has evolved into one of Britain’s most prominent MEICA engineering firms within the water sector. Our operations now encompass:
- Full in-house capabilities (project inception → design → fabrication → installation → commissioning)
- One of the largest servicing and maintenance teams in the industry
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Culture & Vision
We foster a servant leadership ethos, empowering employees with entrepreneurial responsibility and opportunities for career growth. Our strategic ambition includes:
- Expanding operations
- Diversification of products
- Continuous innovation to meet industry challenges
Why Join RSE?
At RSE, you’ll be part of a fast-growing organisation at the forefront of water technology, given the independence to chart your own career path while contributing to transformative projects.
Benefits
- ** Holiday entitlement
- ** Private healthcare (Personal Plans)
- ** Holiday Buy & Sell Scheme
- ** Company pension scheme
- ** Subsidised Professional Membership Fees
- ** Cycle-to-Work Scheme
- ** Discounted National Gym Membership
- ** Access to our internal Company Benefits Platform
- ** Electric Vehicle (EV) or Hybrid Car Lease Scheme
- ** Occupational Health Nurse support (via our RSE Occupational Health Services)**
Purpose-Driven Work
RSE operates at the crossroads of flourishing industry demand and sustainability leadership. Our specialist offering cultivates a dynamic environment where employees can innovate, grow individually, and shape the future of water technology for the better.
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