About Us
We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.
As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.
About Energy Systems
We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.
About The Role
Do you enjoy solving real-life problems and learning from industry leading experts? Do you want to work on a variety of projects that touch all aspects of the energy transition?
Here at DNV, what we do matters. Whether it’s helping the energy industry transition to a more decarbonised and sustainable future or helping protect life, property and the environment, every day, what you do will make a difference. This is our shared purpose and one our people are proud to be part of.
Our highly respected renewables department in the UK and Ireland, provides consulting engineers, data insights, deep technology expertise, modelling and software solutions. We do this to enable the successful rollout of renewable power and to deliver the energy transition. We are engaged in all phases, from initial concept evaluation through construction and commissioning into operations, life extension and decommissioning.
Within Renewables, the solar team has a strong customer focus and work hard to maintain high standards in our projects. Our staff enjoy working in an agile environment, have a can-do attitude, share a passion for learning and thrive on challenge. We listen to Customers, develop solutions, negotiate contracts, project manage and execute the technical delivery. While the work is mainly desktop, off site activities and conference and events attendance is also part of the day-to-day job.
Our Consultants and Engineers are technical experts in their field and are also take on project and bid management as part of their work. You’ll often find yourself project managing your own projects while providing your technical expertise as a team member for other projects. We appreciate that not everyone will have been exposed to such a broad range of opportunities and activities, so we provide comprehensive technical, project management and sales training to support and develop your skills as you progress your career with us.
Our Opportunity
As a graduate solar engineer, you’ll join a growing team of big thinkers who love investigating and finding innovative solutions to our industry’s most challenging problems. You’ll be given real responsibility from day one, collaborating with forward-thinking customers and technical experts across our business, helping deliver career and industry-defining projects. You will be given the time to build your network, the resources to support your development, and the freedom to satisfy your curiosity and desire to learn.
Working from one of our offices in Bristol, London or Glasgow, you will:
- Learn how projects are developed and financed from an initial concept through to operation
- Gain a deep insight into solar renewable energy projects
- Take a big picture view on the energy transition and what this means for our customers and their supply chains and what this means for our society and the environment
- Actively engage with clients to understand their challenges deploying renewable energy generation and storage safely, sustainably and effectively
- Have the opportunity to work with other discipline teams across DNV to see how we are working together to solve some of the energy industry’s biggest problems
You’ll be stretched but always supported, so don’t worry if renewable energy or some of the terminology is unfamiliar to you, we’ll teach you all you need to know. Upon joining, you’ll receive a buddy to help you settle in, a mentor to enhance your technical knowledge, as well as ongoing on-the-job coaching and support from your colleagues.
Our structured graduate programme provides a fantastic start to your career with us, enhancing both your technical and professional skills and supporting your journey towards chartership and becoming an expert in your field.
What we offer
We value all our people and the contributions they make to our business, so it’s important that our rewards make us all feel valued here. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package, allowing you to choose the things that matter most to you, including;
- Minimum Starting salary of £33,750
- Structured Graduate Programme, development and excellent career progression opportunities
- Non-contractual profit share scheme
- Lifestyle benefits: 26 days annual leave + bank holidays, opportunity for up to 10 days unpaid leave, sabbatical leave, flexible and hybrid working options
- Wellbeing benefits: (inc Private Medical, Dental Insurance, Health Assessments, Gym allowance). Company contribution towards eye tests and glasses (for computer/laptop users), and Flu Vaccinations. Also, our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides free and confidential support for issues including work, family, relationships, money and health and we provide free fruit in our offices
- Financial Benefits: including a Pension Scheme with employer pension contributions up to 9%, Life Assurance and Income Protection
- Travel benefits: Season Ticket Loan, Cycle to Work Scheme, Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (for personal use)
- Re-imbursement of relevant Professional Membership Fees (up to £570)
- Access to employee retail discount site for high street and on-line shopping
For this particular role, the deadline for applications is
16th March 2025 with our Assessment Centres being held in April or May 2025.
DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.
About You
As a Graduate, other than your relevant degree, we don’t expect any prior experience of when you join us; However, we do want you to share our passion for renewable energy and ideally a specific interest in Solar, demonstrating your desire to develop yourself within this exciting area.
Requirements
We try to keep our list of essential requirements to a minimum, but there are a few things needed to qualify for this role:
- Minimum 2:2 Degree in either Civil/Structural, Mechanical, Electrical or Renewable Energy Engineering
- Some understanding of Renewables, (ideally solar) gained during your studies, would be beneficial
- Excellent numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills along with ability to produce clear and concise technical reports for our customers
- Excellent interpersonal and team working skills, confident in building professional relationships and demonstrating first class written, verbal communication and presentation skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to plan and prioritise own time and activities, to meet deadlines and achieve project objectives
- Passion for developing your skills both professionally and personally, including the commitment to complete the appropriate professional registration in your field (Chartership)
If you possess the curiosity and initiative to become an expert in your chosen field and potentially one of our future leaders, then this role could be for you.
