Graduate Materials Engineering Consultant

Leatherhead, England, United Kingdom

1/8/2025

RINA is currently recruiting for a Graduate Materials Engineering Consultant to join its office in Leatherhead within the Energy Engineering Solutions Division.

Why RINA?

• Work on diverse projects involving advanced materials analysis and engineering.
• Collaborate with industry experts and receive tailored mentorship.
• Travel opportunities, both nationally and internationally.
• Be part of a dynamic team that solves complex engineering problems.
  
  

Responsibilities

As a Graduate Materials Engineering Consultant, you will:

• Investigate materials-related issues, focusing on how materials impact product or asset performance and reliability.
• Perform hands-on testing and analysis using state-of-the-art techniques like FTIR, GC, and ion chromatography.
• Evaluate materials for new applications and ensure compliance with specifications and legislative standards.
• Contribute to technical proposals, client meetings, and deliver high-quality reports.
• Collaborate with senior consultants, learning industry-leading techniques and practices.
  
  

About You

We’re looking for passionate, inquisitive problem-solvers with:

• A minimum 2:1 degree in Materials Engineering or a related STEM field (MEng, MSc, or PhD preferred).
• A hands-on approach and demonstrable practical ability.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A team-oriented mindset with a client-focused approach.
• A full UK driving licence (or commitment to obtain one).
  
  

What We Offer

Joining our team as a Graduate Materials Engineering Consultant means you’ll gain more than just hands-on experience in the field. Here’s what you can look forward to:

Professional Growth and Development

• A supportive environment to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• Opportunities to work directly with clients and in our state-of-the-art laboratories in Leatherhead.
• Exposure to advanced analytical techniques and real-world engineering applications.
• Travel opportunities, both nationally and internationally (10–25% of your time).
• Professional development support, including pathways to becoming chartered and covering the cost of professional memberships.
  
  

Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Generous Leave: 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase more.
• Health & Wellbeing: Healthcare cover (with family options available) and life assurance.
• Pension: Matched 6% pension contributions.
• Family Support: Paid parental leave and additional unpaid leave for military reservists.
• Work-Life Balance: Cycle-to-work scheme and employee perks like retail discounts.
  
  

Additional Perks

• STEM Advocacy: Paid leave for STEM Ambassadors to inspire the next generation of engineers.
• Recognition and Referrals: A generous recruitment referral bonus.
• Global Collaboration: Work with world-class professionals across diverse market sectors.
  
  

With over 5,600 employees and 200 offices in 70 countries worldwide, RINA is a multinational player which provides certification, marine classification, product testing, site supervision and vendor inspection, training and engineering consultancy services across a wide range of sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion. The aim is to guarantee a project’s technical, environmental and safety - and sometimes also economic and financial - sustainability.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.