Local Unit & Position Description:
Do you have a passion for innovation driven by digitalization and decarbonization, and want to solve complex challenges in the energy industry?
Here at DNV, what we do matters. Whether it’s helping the Energy Industry transition to a more decarbonised and sustainable future or helping safeguard 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.
DNV is at the heart of a digital transformation, as are the industries in which we operate. Our Growth, Innovation and Digital team in the UK and Ireland is seeking a Graduate Innovation Consultant who will be part of a highly competent and passionate team helping our customers in the energy industry to prepare for the future.
As part of an initiative to accelerate this process, our team leads innovation projects with customers with a specific focus on creating new business models through cutting-edge activities such as digital twins an artificial intelligence. We are seeking to grow our capability to deliver larger and more complex projects with customers in this space and by working in this team you will help to drive the growth of our innovation project portfolio.
Our Opportunity:
As a Graduate Innovation Consultant, you’ll join a growing team of creative big thinkers who love finding innovative solutions to the energy industry’s most challenging problems. Our diverse and creative team are passionate about working at the intersection of digital technology and the energy system, making a real impact on the future of our planet.
Based from either our London, Glasgow or Bristol office, you’ll be given real responsibility from day one, collaborating with forward-thinking customers and technical experts across our business to deliver projects, 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.
Our role is an exciting and varied one, giving you opportunity to:
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Owning the development of specific project deliverables, which help our customers achieve their strategic energy systems digitalization goals whilst supporting the management of innovation projects with internal and external customers
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Determining the scope of projects via consultation and investigation whilst analyzing the strengths, weaknesses, and risks of existing project plans, as well as recommending improvements.
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Supporting proposal activities to support the development of new business
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Allocating personnel and resources to project tasks and collaborating across departments to set realistic project targets and timeframes.
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Actively engage with clients to understand their challenges as they seek to make the Energy industry safer and more sustainable, with a special focus on digitalization and energy transition challenges.
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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 the Energy industry or some of the terminology is currently 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 therefore, 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.
Position Qualifications:
What will you bring?
We value the diversity of thought, skills and backgrounds that our people possess and therefore try to keep our list of essential requirements to a minimum, but there are a few things we believe are important for our consultancy environement:
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Our team typically bring an Engineering or Computer Science related degree - but we would also potentially welcome applicants from other similar scientific, mathematical or analytical disciplines
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Excellent numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to quickly interpret and understand complex issues before reaching sound and rational judgements
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Creative, and promotes fresh and imaginative ideas and solutions; breaks away from tradition; promotes change and novelty.
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Keen and strongly motivated for knowledge and personal development - aware of own strengths and development areas, enjoys taking on new challenges and responsibilities
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Excellent interpersonal and team working skills, confident in building professional relationships and demonstrating first class written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce clear and concise technical reports and present these with conviction to our customers
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Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise own time and activities and work in a clear, process orientated way, with meticulous attention to detail, to meet deadlines and achieve project objectives
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.
What you’ll receive in return:
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;
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Minimum Starting salary of £32,000
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Discretionary profit share scheme
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Structured Graduate Programme, development and excellent career progression opportunities
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Lifestyle benefits: 26 days annual leave + bank holidays, opportunity for up to 10 days unpaid leave, sabbatical leave, flexible working options
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Wellbeing benefits: (inc Private Medical and 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.
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Financial Benefits: including a Pension Scheme with employer pension contributions up to 9%, Life Assurance and Income Protection
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Travel benefits: Season Ticket Loan, Cycle to Work Scheme, Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (for personal use)
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Re-imbursement of relevant Professional Membership Fees (up to £500)
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Access to employee retail discount site for high street and on-line shopping
For this particular role, the deadline for applications is 21st May 2023 with our Assessment Centres being held in June 2023.
Company & Business Area Description:
DNV is the independent expert in assurance and risk management, operating in more than 100 countries. Through our broad experience and deep expertise we advance safety and sustainable performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions.
We provide assurance to the entire energy value chain through our advisory, monitoring, verification, and certification services. As the world's leading resource of independent energy experts and technical advisors, we help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry. We are committed to realizing the goals of the Paris Agreement, and support all stakeholders to transition faster to a deeply decarbonized energy system.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
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!