Our people make our projects
As we build the future, let us help you create yours Our region is managed as a very successful and growing single entity, providing an opportunity for you to expand your horizons technically, culturally and internationally. We think our company presents a unique offer. I am convinced that our graduates offer the talent and drive to help maintain URS as a leader in this industry. As we build the future, let us help you create yours. JOHN HORGAN MANAGING DIRECTOR, EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & INDIA
EMIRATES AIR LINE UNITED KINGDOM
A first for London, the new Emirates Air Line has the capacity to carry 2,500 passengers per hour in each direction, improving cross-river links and reducing journey times. Construction started in July 2011 and the project was completed in Summer 2012. SERVICES INCLUDE: •• Lead Consultant & Design Manager •• Civil & Structural Engineering •• Mechanical & Electrical Engineering •• Town Planning & Environmental Services •• Systems Engineering & Technical Assurance •• Third Party & Interface Management IMAGE COURTESY OF JOHN STURROCK
SOUMYADIP SARKAR GRADUATE ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
DEGREE MSc Electrical Power Engineering with Business I always wanted to work for a top engineering consultancy and URS is among the top consultants across a broad range of disciplines. After successfully applying through the graduate recruitment scheme, I joined URS in August 2013. The first thing I remember is the warm welcome I received. I was enrolled on the graduate development programme, designed to achieve Chartered Engineer status within three to four years, and was assigned a mentor. I have been involved in railway signalling power projects. My role includes designing and producing power distribution plans, schematics, single line diagrams, cable sizing, protection device sizing, fault level and voltage drop calculations. I have been on many site surveys to produce site layout drawings to show new cable routes or positions of new equipment.
“” THE FIRST THING I REMEMBER IS
THE WARM WELCOME I RECEIVED FROM MY MANAGERS AND EVERYBODY IN MY TEAM.
There are many things I’m good at now that I knew little about, regardless of having a Masters. This is the result of the structured training and the support I receive from my manager, project partners and other experienced colleagues. If ever I need help, I always have somebody to go to without hesitation.
Transport When it comes to offering design engineering services to transport infrastructure, working at URS provides experience that is second to none. From the design of new road and rail systems to the expansion and modernisation of existing infrastructure, URS delivers safe, innovative and sustainable transportation projects. We are one of the most diverse companies in this sector, so as a graduate engineer you could find yourself involved in feasibility studies, engineering design, construction supervision, project management, CDM coordination, pavement and track design, inspections and surveys, audits, transport planning and expert witness, the list goes on and on. It is likely that you will start off in a particular team, such as bridge engineering, highway maintenance, geotechnics, research consultancy, electrification or signalling, and from there will have the chance to move to other areas to experience how different teams work together and to develop your own skills.
AT A GLANCE
•• 900 ENGINEERS WORKING ON ROADS AND RAIL PROJECTS IN THE UK •• 500 EMPLOYEES WORKING ON LONDON’S CROSSRAIL DURING OUR BIGGEST PHASE •• DESIGNER ON THE WORLD’S LARGEST ROAD TUNNEL, THE STOCKHOLM BYPASS IN SWEDEN
Opportunities Available (Website Requisition Numbers): Civil Engineering — IE95385 Structural Engineering — IE95386 Electrical Engineering — IE95387 Mechanical Engineering — IE95388 Geotechnical Engineering & Engineering Geology — IE95389 Project Management & Construction Management — IE95390 Environmental Consulting & Sustainability — IE95391
CROSSRAIL UNITED KINGDOM
Crossrail is the largest construction project in Europe with a current funding envelope of £14.8bn. URS has been involved in the project since the early 1990s at various stages. Since 2008 URS has been the largest design consultant on Crossrail. At its peak, 500 staff were engaged to work on both the surface routes and the Central Section. SERVICES INCLUDE: •• Project Management •• Permanent Way •• Railway Electrification •• Signalling & Telecommunications •• Bulk Power Distribution •• Track Bed Investigations •• Tunnelling •• Civil & Structural Engineering •• Geotechnical Engineering •• Architecture •• Pedestrian Modelling •• Highways & Drainage •• Traffic & Transport Planning •• Town Planning •• Environmental & Heritage IMAGE COURTESY OF CROSSRAIL LTD
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STOCKHOLM BYPASS SWEDEN
The Stockholm Bypass is a planned new motorway link to the west of Stockholm that will connect Kungens Kurva in the south and Häggvik in the north. About 18km of the 21km route is planned to run in rock tunnels with six interchanges, some lengths of which will be underground and linking to the surface road network, forming one of the longest tunnels in the world. SERVICES INCLUDE: •• Building Information Modelling •• Design Services •• Drainage •• Geotechnical Engineering •• Health & Safety Advice •• Highway Design •• Jetty Design •• Project Management •• ProjectWise •• Risk Management •• Road Architecture •• Rock Engineering •• Underground Structures •• Water Supply
JUSTYNA POREBA GRADUATE STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
DEGREE MEng Civil and Structural Engineering Since joining URS ten months ago I have been given fantastic opportunities to work on high profile projects. I am currently working on the Enderby Wharf project, a mixed-use development that includes a number of multi-storey blocks. Thanks to the experience, knowledge and assistance of my colleagues and support I have received, I can contribute to the job and develop my skills. I also get a large base of multidisciplinary experience: involvement in the design of building elements in accordance with Eurocodes, learning appropriate software tools, running and interpreting building analysis, reviewing design drawings - all great opportunities for me to become a Chartered Engineer in the future. While I develop my career with URS, I am also enrolled on the graduate development programme and took part in the graduate foundation event, a four-day course for URS graduates from across Europe and the Middle East. It provided a variety of challenges and opportunities, and was great fun!
“� LOOKING BACK, IT IS GREAT TO SEE
HOW MUCH EXPERIENCE I HAVE GAINED SINCE JOINING URS.
Buildings & Infrastructure From major airports and harbour facilities to prolific residential, healthcare and commercial buildings, URS has been providing multidisciplinary services for the design of buildings and infrastructure for over a century. Your work in this sector could range from small commissions to the very largest structures, involving the complete design and management of projects with construction values of several hundred million pounds. A URS building project may involve environmental consultants, acoustics engineers, structural, mechanical, electrical and geotechnical design engineers and sustainability and energy consultants, giving our employees valuable insights into how different professionals work on a project together. If you are interested in sustainable design, you can join our award-winning sustainability team who are involved in providing carbon management, sustainable design and assessment and climate change services.
AT A GLANCE
•• DESIGNED BRENT CIVIC CENTRE, THE UK’S FIRST BREEAM “OUTSTANDING” RATING FOR GREEN DESIGN •• MULTIDISCIPLINARY INPUT ON MADINAH AIRPORT, THE FIRST PRIVATE AIRPORT IN SAUDI ARABIA •• DESIGNER FOR BOMBARDIER AEROSPACE, AWARDED LEED GOLD CERTIFICATION
Opportunities Available (Website Requisition Numbers): Civil Engineering — IE95385 Structural Engineering — IE95386 Electrical Engineering — IE95387 Mechanical Engineering — IE95388 Geotechnical Engineering & Engineering Geology — IE95389 Project Management & Construction Management — IE95390 Environmental Consulting & Sustainability — IE95391
BRENT CIVIC CENTRE UNITED KINGDOM
Brent Civic Centre is the UK’s first BREEAM “Outstanding” rated public building. In partnership with Hopkins Architects, URS has developed the design to ensure sustainability initiatives are achieved. SERVICES INCLUDE: •• Structural Engineering •• Civil Engineering •• Building Services •• Environmental Assessments •• Building Physics •• Sustainability & Energy •• Equalities Impact Assessment •• Planning Consultancy •• Acoustics •• Travel Plan/Traffic Impact Assessment •• Lift Engineering •• Design Management
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ROME FIUMICINO AIRPORT ITALY
URS developed the strategic long-term masterplan for Rome Fiumicino Airport, a significant expansion that takes the airport’s capacity beyond 100 million passengers. SERVICES INCLUDE: •• Traffic Forecasts •• Capacity Studies •• Short Term Assessment •• Infrastructure Plans •• Runway Optioneering •• Terminal Optioneering •• Simulation Modelling •• Financial Analysis •• Environmental Study
AMBER GAHAN GRADUATE CIVIL ENGINEER
DEGREE MEng Civil and Structural Engineering During my four year degree course I completed three summer placements with URS in the nuclear power sector, and following my graduation in 2013, I secured a place on the graduate development programme. The industry experience I gained during my placements was invaluable as it provided me with a practical application of the technical skills I studied at university. I am one year into my URS training agreement working towards my chartership with the Institute of Civil Engineers. I have worked on a variety of nuclear projects. My day-to-day responsibilities primarily involve the production of structural design calculations and design documentation. In addition to developing my technical skills, I have also been involved in the project management of nuclear projects, allowing me to gain experience in the relevant contractual obligations associated with working under NEC3 contracts.
“� MY CONFIDENCE HAS GROWN AS I HAVE DEVELOPED TECHNICAL, PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND TEAMWORKING SKILLS ON THE URS GRADUATE PROGRAMME.
As part of the URS graduate development programme, I have had the opportunity to become a STEM ambassador, a role in which I volunteer at science, technology, engineering and mathematics events in local schools. The role is voluntary and in company time and URS has been very supportive, allowing me take part in events as part of my continued professional development.
Power Global demand for energy is at an all-time high. To satisfy this need, URS designs, constructs and maintains virtually every type of power plant, as well as the associated transmission and distribution systems. Working as a graduate in our power sector offers the chance to become involved in very complex engineering challenges, including the decommissioning of nuclear sites, feasibility studies of renewable energy schemes and design of plants, lines or stations. At URS we put quality and safety at the heart of everything we do, and we look for highly analytical individuals who can solve problems effectively. URS’ experience in renewable energy covers a wide range of technologies and as a graduate you can be involved in onshore and offshore wind projects, hydro-electricity, biomass and energy from waste projects.
AT A GLANCE
•• DECOMMISSIONING EXPERIENCE INCLUDES SELLAFIELD, DOUNREAY AND MAGNOX •• 400 RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECT SITES GLOBALLY •• TECHNICAL ADVICE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WHITELEE WINDFARM NEAR GLASGOW, THE LARGEST ONSHORE WINDFARM IN THE UK
Opportunities Available (Website Requisition Numbers): Civil Engineering — IE95385 Structural Engineering — IE95386 Electrical Engineering — IE95387 Mechanical Engineering — IE95388 Project Management & Construction Management — IE95390 Environmental Consulting & Sustainability — IE95391
BATTERSEA POWER STATION UNITED KINGDOM
Redevelopment of the 15.8 hectare site has provided an opportunity to regenerate the strategic brownfield site into a thriving community. The scheme includes 4,000 residential units, over 160,000m2 of office space, hotel, restaurant and leisure areas, event space, parking, plant and storage areas, and a 6,500m2 Energy Centre. We undertook and managed the environmental impact assessment (EIA), which included delivery and production of the EIA scoping report and environmental statement. We also provided the sustainability strategy for the development, which included setting the sustainability vision and bespoke benchmarks. SERVICES INCLUDE: •• EIA management and environmental statement production •• Management and delivery of technical studies as part of the EIA •• Environmental, socio-economics and sustainability advice in support of the planning application
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SELLAFIELD COMPLEX UNITED KINGDOM
The URS-led consortium, Nuclear Management Partners, is responsible for the management and operation of the United Kingdom’s Sellafield Sites for the UK Nuclear Decommissioning Authority. SERVICES INCLUDE: •• Construction •• Construction Management •• Decommissioning & Closure •• Emergency Management & Contingency Operations •• Engineering •• Environmental •• Facilities Management •• Management & Operations •• Commercial Operations •• Waste Management •• Support Services •• Decontamination
MARIA PAPADOPOULOU GRADUATE FLOOD RISK ENGINEER DEGREES MSc Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development MSc Environmental Monitoring and Assessment I am in year one of the URS graduate development programme. One of my most interesting jobs so far has been working as part of the Brent Cross Shopping Centre redevelopment team – in the context of this project, the River Brent needs to be realigned to improve the existing regime. My position covers a variety of tasks, such as implementing the outline and detailed design of the river channel, and writing the option appraisal report for the control of groundwater to determine the feasibility of different engineering options. I was also seconded to the Environment Agency’s national programme of emergency asset inspections in Oxford to develop a programme of inspections, provide the inspection details and update the Asset Inspection Management Systems. The URS graduate training agreement is supporting me on my road to professional accreditation with the Institution of Civil Engineers. The training agreement is very well structured; graduate engineers can develop both technical and non-technical skills. The graduate development programme runs in parallel with the chartership objectives, accelerating professional accreditation achievement. There are so many opportunities I can look forward to.
“” EVERY DAY IS COMPLETELY DIFFERENT AND
THIS IS WHAT I LOVE ABOUT MY JOB. I KNOW I MADE THE RIGHT DECISION COMING HERE.
Water For graduates interested in working with one of the world’s most vital natural resources, URS offers a growing number of multidisciplinary professional services associated with all aspects of water resources and engineering. The scale of our projects range from flood risk assessments or individual treatment works, through to planning for large developments and preparation of long-term water strategies on a regional basis. As a graduate engineer or scientist in this area, you will be working for clients including developers, contractors, water companies, industry regulators and agencies. Expect to be working on specialist disciplines such as hydrology and hydrogeology, water modelling, dam and reservoir engineering, wastewater treatment, coastal engineering and flood risk.
AT A GLANCE
•• MAJOR CONSULTANT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AGENCY •• HIGHLY COMMENDED AWARD FOR BEST SUBMISSION TO THE LARGE PROJECT REVIEW GROUP AT THE ENVIRONMENT AGENCY’S NATIONAL AWARDS 2013 •• COASTAL FLOOD AND EROSION RISK MANAGEMENT STRATEGY ON BEHALF OF GOSPORT AND FAREHAM BOROUGH COUNCILS
Opportunities Available (Website Requisition Numbers): Civil Engineering — IE95385 Project Management & Construction Management — IE95390 Environmental Consulting & Sustainability — IE95391
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY UNITED KINGDOM
URS, with its partner Capita, has a position on all three consultancy lots under the Environment Agency’s Water and Environment Management (WEM) Framework. Under the four year framework, URS delivers a wide range of services to reduce the risk from river and coastal flooding and to deliver environmentally targeted outcomes at locations across England and Wales. SERVICES INCLUDE: •• Environmental Services •• Flood Management •• Modelling & Mapping •• Environmental Consultancy •• Engineering Design Consultancy
ODRA RIVER FLOOD PROTECTION POLAND
URS is leading the consortium responsible for the design and construction supervision of flood protection works in Wrocław. The assignment is part of the Odra River Basin Flood Protection Programme which aims to modernise the region’s floodway system and prevent future flood damage. SERVICES INCLUDE: •• Design •• Construction Supervision
DAN PEERS GRADUATE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT DEGREE BSc (Hons) Geography (with Industry Year) I have been on the graduate development programme, which runs alongside training to becoming a Chartered Engineer, for six months. The three year programme includes a management course and a set of core competencies which need to be completed. All graduates attend the graduate foundation event where we get training based on understanding our strengths and weaknesses and how best to approach a task. I am currently working on an environmental ground investigation project. Environmental investigations are all about balance between social, economic and environmental issues. Every project requires a different approach and I enjoy discussing various options based on the ground conditions and potential hazards in that particular area. The biggest challenge for me has been being able to control site situations. Another challenge has been learning the technical side of the job. My manager and allocated ‘buddy’ are both very knowledgeable and always available to help when needed.
“” THERE ARE NEW CHALLENGES EVERY DAY.
IT BUILDS YOUR CONFIDENCE AND TEACHES YOU TO TRUST WHAT YOU KNOW.
I enjoy working with people from across URS and other companies. I work in a close-knit team who support each other in all aspects of a project. We have a strong graduate community at URS with social events and training regularly arranged.
Environment URS offers unparalleled opportunities for graduates who are looking for a career in environmental consultancy. We advise organisations how to deliver more sustainable infrastructure projects to help protect the planet we live on. We are helping our clients to understand and manage environmental, ecological, archaeological, social and economic impacts of their projects. We advise a range of public and private sector organisations on corporate sustainability, health and safety, contamination, due diligence, feasibility and planning issues. Working as an environmental graduate means being exposed to some of the largest infrastructure projects in the world. From ecological field work to providing impact assessments, no two days are the same regardless of the department you work in.
AT A GLANCE
•• EIA REPORT AND ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENT FOR BATTERSEA POWER STATION •• ENVIRONMENTAL AND RISK ASSESSMENT FOR REDEVELOPMENT OF LLANDARCY OIL REFINERY IN WALES
Opportunities Available (Website Requisition Numbers): Civil Engineering — IE95385 Geotechnical Engineering & Engineering Geology — IE95389 Environmental Consulting & Sustainability — IE95391
THAMES WATER UNITED KINGDOM
URS were commissioned by Thames Water to enhance and update the biodiversity data held by the company relating to their sites. It was Thames Water’s intention to create a single portal to access biodiversity information within their corporate GIS. The first phase of the project was to catalogue all of the existing biodiversity and then add it to a bespoke GIS database in order for it to be able to capture all existing and future biodiversity information collected by Thames Water. SERVICES INCLUDE: •• GIS •• Biodiversity data collection
THAMES TUNNEL UNITED KINGDOM
URS is providing a range of environmental, engineering and town planning services to support the proposed Thames Tunnel, a £4.2bn, 27km mega sewage storage tunnel running along the route of the River Thames. This ‘supersewer’ is intended to tackle the problem of overflows from London’s Victorian sewers and protect the River Thames from increasing pollution for at least the next 100 years. SERVICES INCLUDE: •• Engineering Design •• Environmental Impact Assessment •• Site Selection •• Town Planning
YOUR DEVELOPMENT
Imagine where we can take your ambition
A career at URS provides one of the most comprehensive graduate development programmes available in the industry. TAILORED TRAINING Our three year programme is all about teaching you key business and technical skills so that you can develop your career quickly. GRADUATE FOUNDATION EVENT A fun-packed four day programme that gets you out of the office and networking with senior managers and other graduates. Around 150 graduates from Europe and the Middle East attend our two foundation events and get involved in a range of indoor and outdoor activities. CONTINUOUS DEVELOPMENT Hands-on training courses delivered by a range of classroom, webinar and e-learning modules to ensure that you can access training where and when you need it. You will also be assigned a mentor. Our development programme is accredited by the following institutions: •• Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) •• Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) •• Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) •• Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) •• Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) •• Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) •• Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)
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PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION The graduate development programme is based on achieving eleven core competencies, which will help you move towards gaining professional accreditation with the institution of your choice if this is relevant for your field.
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We also offer a range of future career development prospects, whether you are an aspiring project leader, staff manager, technical specialist, strategist or client account manager.
REWARDS & BENEFITS
The rewards speak for themselves
CORE BENEFITS Our core benefits include: •• Competitive salary •• 22 Days holiday plus bank holidays •• Contributory pension scheme •• Private medical insurance •• Life assurance FLEXIBLE BENEFITS We know your work-life balance is important. That is why we offer an extensive benefits scheme that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle including: •• Discounted gym membership •• Cycle to work scheme •• Buying and selling annual leave •• Travel and gadget insurance FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR BENEFIT SCHEME
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REWARDS There are opportunities for further recognition throughout your career at URS. As you develop your skills and knowledge we will recognise the increasing value you bring to the business both through career development and financial reward. This could be in the following ways: •• Financial reward on completion of the graduate development programme •• Financial reward on achieving chartered status •• Inclusion in our talent development programmes •• Quarterly recognition awards
UNDERGRADUATES
Hands-on experience for your career
Part way through your studies and keen to gain some hands-on experience? SUMMER PLACEMENTS •• 50 paid placements offered every year •• Placements last 4 to 12 weeks •• Placements available in numerous offices YEAR-IN-INDUSTRY •• 15 paid placements offered every year •• Placements usually begin in July INVALUABLE EXPERIENCE We match our placements closely to the role that a graduate performs to enable you to gain valuable insight into the careers we have available once you have finished studying. Our aim is to offer opportunities to develop practical skills and experience meaningful project work. You could find yourself meeting with clients, visiting sites or contributing to reports and project design work. We recruit students who have impressed us on their placements onto our graduate development programme. HOW TO APPLY SUMMER PLACEMENTS SCAN ME OR VISIT tiny.cc/0h39lx
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You will be asked to provide your CV and complete the application form by answering the initial screening questions.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Apply now to join us
While you do not need to know everything, it is important to build up your knowledge of us before applying, and it is something we value highly when it comes to the assessment process. 1. GRADUATE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM SCAN ME OR VISIT tiny.cc/0dy2lx
Visit our graduate website and enter the relevant Website Requisition Number (these can be found on each sector page): Example Requisition Number:
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You will be asked to provide your CV and complete the application form by answering the initial screening questions. 2. TELEPHONE INTERVIEW Successful candidates will be invited to complete a telephone interview. We want to hear what you are passionate about and why you think you will be a good fit for URS.
Our recruitment process opens October 2014 and continues until the end of February 2015. We also recruit graduates in other specialist disciplines such as surveying, planning, process engineering and economics. Search the URS careers website to find and apply for these opportunities.
3. ASSESSMENT CENTRE We will be running a series of assessment centres across the UK in early 2015. This will be your chance to meet with our engineers and consultants and for us to give you some first-hand insight into the exciting projects we are working on. 4. JOB OFFER Successful candidates will receive a job offer to join the graduate development programme in 2015.
Our people make our projects At URS our people are our greatest asset and we are committed to recruiting, training and developing the very best graduates. Joining us is more than just starting your first job — you will be embarking on one of the most comprehensive graduate development programmes available in the industry, providing you with the right skills to help you get where you want to be, fast. URS is one of the largest and most successful engineering and environmental consultancies in the world. Operating for over 100 years, we provide a vast range of specialist feasibility, design, construction, maintenance and decommissioning expertise and today we employ over 50,000 staff working in nearly 50 countries. We will regard you as the professional you aspire to be, and from day one you will be involved in complex and challenging projects, working alongside renowned industry experts.
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