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Welcome to the Careers Network Science, Engineering & Technology Careers Fair The Science, Engineering & Technology Fair is your opportunity to talk to employers face to face, explore your options and find out about internships and graduate job opportunities. Within this fair guide, you will find information about how to succeed at the fair and some useful top tips. By reading these guidance notes, you really will make the most of the fair and maximise your time with the employers. Careers Networkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s help and support does not end with this fair. You can access a wide range of resources during the academic year. We have a team to help with all aspects of careers including Application Support Advisors who can help with your job applications from one-to-one sessions, CV checking, mock interviews or information about assessment Centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s through training sessions. Careers Network Guidance team work specifically with your College and can offer help or advice at whatever stage you are at with your career planning and are available to talk through ideas and options for your career after studies. The Guidance team can help you look at your skills, strengths and interests to give you ways to find a clearer path to the right career options for you. Find out ways to connect with us here at Careers Network by visiting our stand at the fair today or check out our contact details on the back page of this fair guide. We look forward to meeting you! The Employer Relations Team

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Exhibitor AECOM Aimia Inc. Air Products PLC Ark Teacher Training Army Arthur D. Little Ltd Ashfield Healthcare ASOS.com ATKINS AWE BAE Systems Applied Intelligence Bishop Challoner Teaching Schools Alliance BP International BWB Consulting Capgemini UK plc Capital One UK Caterpillar CGG CH2M Colas Rail DCA Design International Ltd 12 23 7 13 14 1a 33 16 17

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Stand Number Accountancy Commercial activities Communications Construction Consultancy Education Engineering Extractive Industries Finance General Management Government Health Care Human Resources IT Services Legal Logistics/Distribution Manufacturing Marketing & PR Planning/Built environment Recruitment Research & Development Sales Scientific Services Utilities/Energy Other Tier 2 Sponsor Internships offered Postgraduate applications welcome

Exhibitor Defence Science & Technology Laboratory Expedia EY FDM Group Goldman Sachs Group Gradcracker Griffiths Waite GSK IBM INECO, S.A. ION Trading Jacobs Jacobs Douwe Egberts JCB Jaguar Land Rover Milkround MWH, now part of Stantec Network Rail North Midland Construction nucleargraduates Peter Brett Associates LLP Porterbrook Leasing 3a 3 31 49 24 42 19 20 2a 34 43 35 25 9 37 28 30 36 26 51 45

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Please note that some employers may offer Tier 2 sponsorship in some situations and that you should verify Tier 2 related information with the employers directly, as they may change.

Tier 2 sponsorship/Visa requirements should be clearly stated by the candidate at application stage.

We would recommend researching employer websites to find out further information. Some companies that may not offer internships may offer short, vacation time work experience placements, please check with the employer.

Please note: All information featured in this fair guide has been supplied by the employer themselves and is correct at time of print.

PwC Qinetiq Reddie & Grose LLP Royal Air Force Severn Trent Water Ltd Sopra Steria Spirax Sarco Teach First Tessella Ltd Toumetis TPP Transport for London Wates Group

Exhibitor

AECOM A Times Top 100 Graduate Employer, AECOM is a fully integrated professional and technical services firm, positioned to design, build, finance and operate infrastructure assets around the world for public and private sector clients. We recruit approximately 550 graduates per year into our UK &amp; Ireland business and have over 100 summer and approximately 50 industrial placement opportunities. www.aecom.com/careers/

Aimia Inc.

Air Products PLC

Aimia are recruiting Analytics and Global Product Management Graduates. As a global leader in loyalty management, Aimia offers expertise in creating value through loyalty analytics and driving innovation in the emerging digital, mobile and social communication spaces.

Air Products touches the lives of consumers around the globe in positive ways every day. With over 20,000 employees and operations in more than 50 countries, we serve customers across a wide range of industries from food and beverage, health and personal care to energy, transportation and semiconductors.

We are seeking graduates who can shape decisions with an inquisitive approach and distinctive thinking. As an Aimia graduate youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll rapidly develop your business knowledge in a data driven environment across diverse client base. Our product management graduates enjoy learning the various stages of product management whilst developing knowledge of our loyalty, CRM, analytics, mobile platforms. Both offer fantastic career potential. The 2 year programme offers 3 rotations. Aimiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Academy will provide training, development support and career guidance. We believe people work best when using their strengths, we set out goals together and you influence how you achieve them. https://www.aimia.com/en/careers.html

We supply a unique portfolio of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials, equipment and services. Our seven decades of success is a product of the combined imagination of our people. Be part of our success and join us as a graduate in 2017. www.airproducts.co.uk/Careers/overview.aspx

Ark Teacher Training

Army

Ark is an international charity, transforming lives through education. We exist to make sure that every child, regardless of background, has access to a great education and real choices in life.

The Army is recruiting. If you want a career that offers challenge and adventure, then a career in the Army could be right for you. To find out more about Army life search Armyjobs.

With a high-performing network of 34 schools in high need communities in London, Birmingham, Portsmouth and Hastings, we can make the biggest impact where it matters most.

The salary is competitive and you’ll get paid from the moment you start your training. With over 200 different roles, there’s a huge range of careers to choose from, including catering, logistics and engineering, medicine, Law, IT and many more.

We are hiring graduates and postgraduates to join Ark Teacher Training, our school-based one year training programme. With 85% of trainees graded outstanding, it is a perfect way to learn on the job, gain QTS and PGCE and work alongside some of the best education experts. We want you to stay with us long term, so you will have various opportunities to move into as a Newly Qualified Teacher within our network. You’ll benefit from training and professional development through each stage of your career with us.

The Army offers you huge job variety and encourages you to develop, both personally and professionally. You will be taught essential skills and will build on your self-confidence. You can even gain civilian recognised qualifications which will stand you in excellent stead for any future civilian career. You could travel the world, providing vital support to both humanitarian missions and combat operations. You’ll enjoy new challenges and find new ways to push yourself and achieve – all with the Army’s first class training. www.army.mod.uk/join/

Find out more at www.arkonline.org

Arthur D. Little Ltd

Ashfield Healthcare

Arthur D. Little is unlike other management consulting firms. We link strategy, innovation and technology in ways that master complex business challenges to deliver sustainable results for our clients.

Ashfield are looking for bright and ambitious graduates who are eager to join the pharmaceutical industry.

We work to assure the safe performance of complex critical systems; develop safety leadership and culture; manage safety and risk in high-hazard industries; understand complex project risks; and measure and report risk performance. We work worldwide and across a wide range of industries and public sector organisations that include upstream and downstream oil and gas; rail and road transportation; construction; gas utilities and distribution. We are looking for people to strengthen our client work delivery capabilities. Safety Risk Interns typically join us for four to six months and are active members of project teams and often execute similar responsibilities as full time junior members of staff. They work with a range of our staff, from bright graduates to our Directors and other senior managers. www.adlittle.co.uk/cambridge_office_uk.html

Each year we give over 200 graduates their first opportunities as Medical Representatives, on sales territories across the UK. This is just the start… with unrivalled training and development opportunities; you really can build your career with us. Successful candidates will benefit from a car, laptop, pension, healthcare and an excellent reward and recognition package. Please note that the ability to drive is a requirement of this role. www.ashfieldhealthcare.com

Asos.com

ATKINS

By joining our Software Engineering Graduate Scheme you will spend time in each of our four key Digital Domains, where you will be part of a cross-functional agile delivery team. You will be coached by the engineers on the team, under the guidance and mentorship of a Principal Software Engineer.

As one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies, we have a responsibility to help move the world forward, one step at a time. We care about it; we want it to be a place where everyone is considered, and where lives are enriched through the implementation of our ideas.

You will be working in a fast-paced, matrix-managed environment, facing the challenges of delivering world class technology solutions at global scale; whilst learning about the engineering principles we’re so passionate about, and picking up key development skills, such as, software craftsmanship, test-first approaches and turning business requirements into working software, by writing real code and releasing it into production.

Our skills lie in the expansive area of infrastructure – the wiring of society – encompassing buildings; land, sea, and air transport; information communications and security systems; and utilities (including energy and water); as well as in our experience of working for a broad range of clients, including national and local governments as well as the commercial sector.

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We’re looking for talented graduates from a broad range of degree disciplines including; civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, chemical, aerospace, aeronautical, systems and communications, IT, physics, geography and maths. careers.atkinsglobal.com/careers-for-graduates-in-the-uk

AWE For over 60 years, AWE has played a crucial role in the defence of the UK. Charged with supporting the UK’s nuclear deterrent and protecting national nuclear security, AWE is a centre of scientific, engineering and technological excellence with some of the most advanced research, design and production facilities in the world. Our world class science, engineering, technical and business specialists are recognised experts, delivering a range of innovative and integrated support services, including national nuclear security and counter terrorist solutions. Our expertise, our people and the work we do is truly innovative and unique. AWE is seeking degree, MSc and PhD graduates in the fields of science, engineering, business and assurance disciplines. Working with some of the most advanced research, design and production facilities and with internationally recognised experts, you’ll gain invaluable practical experience and be supported to develop your skills and expertise. www.awe.co.uk/careers

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BAE Systems Applied Intelligence

Bishop Challoner Teaching School Alliance

We help nations, governments and businesses around the world defend themselves against cybercrime, reduce their risk in the connected world, comply with regulation and transform their operations.

We are a busy Teaching School Alliance based in south Birmingham working with over 40 schools across the Midlands to recruit, train and develop trainee teachers, then supporting them as they grow in their careers.

BAE Systems is a defence company with a long history of driving successful innovation in massively complex integrated systems. We have been helping to defend the largest nations and businesses in the world for over forty years against advanced threats. As a graduate in BAE Systems Applied Intelligence, you'll have the opportunity to enter one of three roles within our business; Graduate Engineer, Graduate Consultant or Delivery Management Graduate. While each role is different, everyone at BAE Systems shares a dedication to finding and creating the right solutions for our clients. We offer a unique blend of learning on the job, while being supported by the very best in the industry to make sure you hit the ground running. We offer you real responsibility from your first day, with the ability to work on cutting edge, industry leading technology projects, where you make a real difference. www.baesystems.com/en/cybersecurity/careers

The School Direct route into teacher training combines real school experience with a University PGCE. We offer a range of subjects, with many of the STEM subjects attracting generous bursaries or salaries. Inspiring our Scientists, Mathematicians, Engineers and Technology experts of the future is a highly rewarding career. This one year programme will start in September 2017 for Secondary and Primary teacher training. We offer support at every stage of the application and training process, as well as helping to find teaching jobs post-training for our trainees. With a fantastic track record, Bishop Challoner's School Direct programme is a great way to start your Teaching career. For further information on our programme, go to: www.bctsa.org/Apply-For-Schools-Direct

BP International

BWB Consulting

Find your future at BP: Graduate and intern opportunities in engineering, science, business and trading.

We are an integrated, multi-disciplinary engineering firm, offering environmental solutions for complex and challenging projects. We offer a diverse range of services, applied across multiple sectors and are proud to be renowned as one of the UK’s largest, owner-managed development consultants.

Developing and producing energy resources that benefit people all over the world is our motivation – it’s what drives us. So we’re constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s achievable. And it’s our talented people who make this all possible. The experiences, skills and perspectives that make up our team all have their role to play. And when they come together, our future has no limits. And neither does yours. x

Geoscientists sending sound waves through the earth to find new oil and gas reserves. x Engineers building platforms in the ocean for extraction. x Traders anticipating and reacting to changes in the markets. We take on graduates and interns at every stage of the energy life cycle. And wherever you join us, you’ll start a career path that can really take you places. You can apply through our degree matcher, which is a handy tool that will help you choose the roles which are right for you. You can find the degree matcher at www.bp.com/degreematcher http://www.bp.com/en/global/bp-careers/students-andgraduates.html

Talented graduates are vital to the on-going success of our business. Join a team of highly skilled professionals who are ready to support you through the early stages of your career. Work on real projects, with real responsibility and let us support you to excel in your chosen profession with us. Our services include: Environmental, Buildings & Built Environment, and Transport & Infrastructure Design & Planning. www.bwbconsulting.com

Capgemini UK Plc

Capital One UK

We often describe Capgemini as “one of the world's foremost providers of consulting, technology and outsourcing services”. What this means is that we help companies and public sector organisations improve their businesses through smart, appropriate use of technology systems.

Money influences everyone in some way, shape or form. At Capital One UK, it is our common purpose to ensure this influence is a positive one on our customers' lives.

We can advise our clients on how to do this (the “consulting” part of our description), and if required implement and improve the actual systems (the “technology” part). We can also manage and run clients’ IT systems on their behalf (the “outsourcing” part). We offer Tech and Business roles which can be found on our website: www.uk.capgemini.com/careers/your-careerpath/graduates

We are an information based lending company, founded on the belief that technology and information could transform the industry. Still led by our founder with that vision, we are a successful global bank and one of the UK's top credit card providers supporting millions of customers. Our Software Academy offers graduates the chance to create ground-breaking, seamless customer experiences – whether that’s building the next killer app, adding features to our existing products, building Big Data into our decisionmaking processes or writing the APIs that allow us to innovate faster. We offer rotation across core development, mobile, front end and even information security. www.capitalonecareers.co.uk/

Caterpillar Inc. For 90 years, Caterpillar Inc. has been making sustainable progress possible and driving positive change on every continent. With 2015 sales and revenues of $47.011 billion, Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. We operate an established and well-structured graduate scheme of 18-36 months duration and will support you towards achieving a professional qualification within your chosen discipline. You will also be assigned a mentor to help you get the most out of the graduate scheme. Our 12-month Industrial Placement scheme offers you the chance to perform in a real job, gain high-quality experience and develop skills and knowledge effectively. Completing an industrial placement with us also gives you an excellent chance of returning to the company as a graduate. If you are on track for a 2:1, please apply online at www.catukgraduates.com

CGG

CH2M

CGG is a fully integrated Geoscience company providing leading geological, geophysical and reservoir capabilities to its broad base of customers primarily from the global oil and gas industry.

Recognized as one of the world’s most ethical companies, CH2M is a global leader in full-service consulting, design, design-build, operations and programme management for public and private clients. Our services range from concept to planning, financing, design, construction and operations. We serve as the client’s single point of contact in a range of areas such as Transportation, Water, Environment & Nuclear and Energy & Industrial.

Through its three complementary business divisions of Equipment, Acquisition and Geology, Geophysics &amp; Reservoir (GGR), CGG brings value across all aspects of natural resource exploration and exploitation.

We have a worldwide network of seismic data imaging centers and dedicated facilities, which allow us to offer unrivalled subsurface capabilities to our global client base.

We were founded over 65 years ago in the US, and we now have a global presence with over 22,000 people worldwide. In 2015, we worked with 5,000 clients from more than 50 countries to positively impact more than 10,000 communities and produced USD$5.4 billion in revenue. Our culture is built on our values of respect, collaboration, positivity, compassion and entrepreneurship, and it is underpinned by a tradition of ownership. We always look for people who love nothing more than working with teammates and clients to tackle challenges until they're resolved in the best possible way.

www.cgg.com/en/Join-Us

www.ch2m.com/futuretalent

Colas Rail

DCA Design International Ltd

Colas Rail is one of Europe’s leading suppliers of railway infrastructure services. We are award-winning specialists having designed and constructed all assets of railway across Europe and the UK.

DCA has consistently been ranked as the UK's top product design consultancy for the past 11 years by Design Week, as well as winning multiple international design awards.

CGG employs over 7,000 people around the world, all with a Passion for Geoscience and working together to deliver the best solutions to its customers. Graduate opportunities include Imaging Scientist: CGG is a recognized leader in subsurface seismic imaging, particularly in the areas of 3D depth imaging, 4D processing and reservoir characterization.

Our approach to project delivery is to challenge the status quo through value management and value engineering, offering innovative solutions, whilst ensuring that output quality is guaranteed first time every time. All of this is achieved through our greatest asset, our people. With this unity of purpose, we will play our part in providing 21st century railway systems. We are currently recruiting high calibre graduates to join our Graduate Programmes: Future Leaders Programme; Technical Programme; and Commercial Programme. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of your degree! If you’d like to find out more about our graduate opportunities, come speak with us on the day or alternatively visit www.colasrail.co.uk/graduates

We work for a wide range of blue chip global brands, in market sectors ranging from train interiors to drug injection devices, developing many of their most exciting, challenging and successful products. www.dca-design.com Opportunities for Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Electronic Engineering.

We work a little differently.

Because at CH2M, we accomplish more by working together. We combine the best ideas in water, transportation, energy, industry and the natural environment to tackle the most challenging infrastructure and natural resource needs in the world. With $5.4 billion in revenue and offices in 50 countries - we are a global leader in full-service consulting, design, design-build & programme, project, construction and operations management.

Explore opportunities at www.ch2m.com/futuretalent

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Defence Science and Technology Laboratory What is the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl)? Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re the team who harness science and technology to protect our nation. Because we provide the UK Government with specialist S&T research, advice and analysis, our work is often sensitive and is operationally critical with the potential to save many lives. All of it is fascinating, state-of-the-art stuff. Crucially, we work with other brilliant people - collaborating with everyone from small companies and world class universities, to large defence companies and even other nations. Together, we develop battle-winning technologies, based on deep and widespread research, to support UK military operations now and into the future. www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-scienceand-technology-laboratory

Expedia

At Expedia we are revolutionising travel through the power of technology. Every second of every day, we send two travellers on a trip. We sell enough tickets to fill nearly six hundred 737 airplanes every day, and our mobile apps have been downloaded more than 10 million times across 180 countries.

Start today. Change tomorrow.

Our big data platform will be your playground. We apply state of the art techniques to large datasets in order to understand the ever changing online travel market. We test everything through validated learning (A/B testing) - from new functionality within our mobile apps and websites, to analysing results from initiatives and campaigns; yielding fascinating customer insights and driving massive business growth. Bring your tech skills to our agile environment as we build services and applications that are highly scalable and available to process billions of requests serving millions of customers every day. www.lifeatexpedia.com/university

EY is a global professional services organisation. Our high performing teams operate across four service lines: Assurance, Consulting, Tax and Transactions; to help clients drive innovations on the issues that matter most. For smart, curious graduates, working at EY offers the opportunity to change how world-leading organisations do business, and for graduates, to shape their career their way. If you can see the change the world needs and are smart enough to be part of it, EY is a great place to build the career you want. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more, you can make your own contribution to EYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s purpose, and help us to build a better working world. http://www.ey.com/uk/en/careers/students/graduateopportunities

FDM Group

Goldman Sachs Group

FDM is a leading professional services provider with a focus on IT. We work across a range of industry sectors with over 130 prestigious clients globally, such as Barclays, British Airways, Save the Children and Virgin Media.

You probably know Goldman Sachs as a leading financial services firm. What might surprise you is that over one quarter of our employees, more than 8,000 professionals, make up our Technology Division, the largest in the firm. At Goldman Sachs Technology, we build solutions to some of the most complex problems. From application development to managing data, risk analysis, to safeguarding information and promoting environmental responsibility, our commitment to best-in-class technology provides Goldman Sachs with a competitive advantage.

Building upon the skills you learnt at university, you will undergo 12-16 weeks of industry relevant training, funded by FDM, in order to develop your knowledge and confidence to succeed as an IT Consultant. Once you have completed your training you will be placed on site with one of our prestigious clients. Our combination of training and commercial experience will fast-track your career progression. www.fdmgroup.com/uk/careers/

Goldman Sachs recruits students and graduates who have a record of outstanding achievement in academic and extracurricular activities. What we do require is integrity, professional excellence and teamwork. In addition, we look for people who: x Display a passion in technology x Have strong analytical and organizational skills x Display excellent interpersonal and communication skills x Are highly motivated and adaptable x Are accurate and detail oriented x Display creativity and entrepreneurial spirit Complete the Goldman Sachs Apply On-Line application at www.goldmansachs.com/careers

Gradcracker

Griffiths Waite

Gradcracker is the careers website for Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths university students. With over 150 employers advertising at any one time, there are more engineering and technology work placements and graduate opportunities on gradcracker.com than on any other careers website in the UK.

As Oracleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading multi award winning Integration and UX development partner we have ambitious plans for growth. From our Birmingham headquarters we service a nationwide, cross industry, customer base providing our staff the flexibility of office, on-site and hybrid working enabling the perfect match of work-life balance vs ambitious career progression.

Find out more at www.gradcracker.com Our graduate programme offers the right individuals unparalleled career growth and management. Whether you have aspirations to be a software engineer, solution architect, UX designer, project manager or tester our graduate and project mentor programme will provide the foundation for a successful career. You will be one of a number of graduates who will work, learn and socialise together whilst gaining experience of a number of internal and external projects. You will receive a structured training programme and the latest development environments in order to practice and enhance your skills. www.griffiths-waite.co.uk

GSK

IBM

GSK are proud to be a leading science-led global healthcare company. We research and develop a broad range of innovative products in three primary areas of Pharmaceuticals, Vaccines and Consumer Healthcare within which all our 100,000 employees share the vision of helping people do more, feel better and live longer.

Are you passionate about developing your skills and building your career with a global leader? From the first day you join us, you can look forward to the support you need to make a real impact. This is your opportunity to join a company where you can do work that matters – we are IBMers, and that’s what we do.

As well as our science specific schemes if you are a passionate, driven student with a scientific background you can take advantage of a diverse range of schemes at GSK such as Finance, Business Technology and Consulting, and Procurement.

World-class learning opportunities, mentoring and a flexible work environment -- you will find a wealth of opportunities within IBM to create the career you’ve always imagined. With so many entry level programs available– from short term internships, to graduate positions, to programs designed for those of you with an MBA, we offer a world of opportunities.

Come and talk to us to find out more! www.gsk.com/en-gb/careers/

So if you are thinking about a career at IBM or you are interested in learning how your skills, expertise and interests fit with available IBM job opportunities – then we invite you to find out more. www-05.ibm.com/employment/uk/graduate-programmes/

INECO S.A. Ineco is a global leader in infrastructure engineering and consultancy. For over 45 years, its expert team of around 2,500 employees has been contributing to the development of infrastructures in all areas of transport offering solutions in more than 50 countries. Our activities extend to the environmental sector, architecture and construction. Our high-level technological knowledge brings advanced solutions to the projects we work in. Ineco offers comprehensive solutions for all phases of a project. Ineco’s services range from the planning of infrastructures to their commissioning and maintenance. We also take part in the structuring, financing, regulation and institutional support of the infrastructures. We are experts in engineering and consultancy. We provide the knowledge in engineering and consultancy our clients need for the development and management of their transport systems. www.ineco.com

ION Trading

Jacobs

Welcome to the world of ION. We are visionary innovators in automation technology. Automation excites us. We use it to simplify complex processes, streamline businesses and give competitive advantage. Our products help leading organizations do more, better and simpler than before. We bring to life the technology that underpins corporate treasury, and fixed income, currency and commodities markets:

Jacobs is one of the world's largest and most diverse providers of technical professional and construction services. With some 60,000 + people in more than 35 countries, they have the global resources and capabilities to serve virtually any project anywhere in the world.

Over 30% of the world’s largest companies use our technology to manage their cash, risk, or commodities. Over 100 of the world’s leading banks use our electronic trading platform.

You’ll get an outstanding opportunity to build the foundations of a long-term career at ION on our 18-month graduate programme, enjoying three very practical rotations that bring to life the technology behind the world of finance. We’ll gain your enquiring mind.

Our UK graduate opportunities are available in sectors such as Highways, Transport Consultancy, Water, Aviation, Buildings, Rail, Nuclear &amp; Defence, and Environmental Disciplines. We are interested in a range of degree disciplines that includes Civil Engineering, Transport Planning, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Science, Ecology, Maths, Building Services and many more. th Our application process opens on Friday 30 September th 2016 and will close on Friday 11 November 2016.

www.iontrading.com

For more information visit our website at www.Jacobs.com/university

Jacobs Douwe Egberts

JCB

JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS (JDE) is a brand new €5B global start-up business containing some of the leading brands in Coffee and Tea – Kenco, Douwe Egberts, TASSIMO and Jacobs to name a few. The business hires Placement Students to develop our pipeline of junior talent and offer a number of students each year permanent opportunities to take up on completion of their degrees. JDE is looking for 25 students for 6-12 month industrial placements at our Manufacturing and R&amp;D site in Banbury, Oxfordshire and our Commercial HQ in Hurley, Berkshire (nr Maidenhead).

JCB is one of the world's top three manufacturers of construction equipment. We employ around 12,000 people on four continents and sell our products in 150 countries through 2,000 dealer depot locations. Throughout our 70 year history, we have always invested heavily in research and development, keeping JCB at the cutting edge of innovation.

We have opportunities for students coming from the following backgrounds - Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Natural Sciences, Industrial Design, Packaging, Food Science, Nutrition, Finance, Sales, Marketing, Human Resources and General Business. You will work on real, live projects and will be given full responsibility and accountability for them from the beginning of your placement. www.jacobsdouweegberts.com/careers/

We are offering graduate programmes in both business roles and engineering roles. This includes commercial sales and marketing, finance, HR, IT, purchasing and digital marketing for business and E&E, general, manufacturing, powertrain and customer &amp; product support in engineering. We also offer summer placements and year out in industry from the following disciplines: mechanical, electrical and electronics, manufacturing, automotive, offhighway, design engineering or industrial design. For more information please visit www.jcb.com

Jaguar Land Rover We're on a journey. A journey to redefine the benchmark for excellence. With ambitions to set pulses racing in more countries and more markets than ever before, there's never been a more exciting time to join it. The scale of our ambition is reflected by the everexpanding breadth of our graduate programmes and undergraduate placements. From our Manufacturing and Engineering disciplines to our Commercial and Business functions, this is a place where you'll continually push the boundaries of your own potential. You'll develop specialist and commercial skills working alongside an industry-revered team. Where your achievements, and ours, will only go from strength to strength to strength. http://www.jaguarlandrovercareers.com/

Milkround

MWH, now part of Stantec

Milkround is your graduate career resource with hundreds of internships, placements, graduate jobs and schemes. Start your job search here, or use our advice pages to research careers and help with your decision making.

MWH are one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest professional providers of water, waste water, environmental and energy services, with over 7,000 employees across 180 offices worldwide.

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re committed to giving students and graduates career confidence, and that means conquering fears of finding, applying and making that first step on the career ladder. With Milkround you get direct access to employers, with no mystery jobs and no unpaid internships.

At MWH, we believe growing a great engineering, consulting and construction services company happens from the inside out. We look for people who are drawn to use every talent they possess, plus imagination, determination and a drive to do the extraordinary. We believe that building a great career is as important as Building a Better World.

www.milkround.com If working on the best water and natural resources projects around the world, building on your talents through a premier knowledge-sharing culture, and connecting across borders with some of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top talent appeals to you, join us. www.mwhglobal.com/careers/job-search/

Network Rail

North Midland Construction

The railway is vital to Britain’s future economic success. That’s why Network Rail manages more engineering projects and employs more specialists than other UK organisations. Our work programme for the next five years will have major benefits for the whole country.

North Midland Construction is a national Utility, Civil Engineering, Building, Mechanical and Electrical contractor with 70 years’ experience and four operational Divisions.

Our award-winning architectural developments are helping to regenerate towns and businesses, and we’re connecting communities with new train lines. We’re adding these to the 15,795 kilometers of rail, 2,515 stations, 32,000 viaducts, bridges and tunnels and 9,000 level crossings that we already look after. Graduate schemes available are Engineering (civil, electrical/electronic, and mechanical), General Management, Project Management, Finance, Business Technology, HR, Supply Chain, and Property. Placements available are Business Technology, Finance, Engineering (civil, electrical/electronic, mechanical) General Management.

With our Head Office in Nottinghamshire located on Junction 28 of the M1, we operate through a number of strategically placed regional offices covering the whole of the British Isles, offering clients a fully comprehensive service for their construction requirements. We have secured long term partnering agreements from developing close relationships with many of our clients, enabling us to offer sustainable, economic solutions to their needs in the construction sector. We are looking for Placement Students and Graduates to come and join us as we grow. We are keen to find committed people ready to make a contribution to our success and to continue our growth by building upon our established enviable reputation amongst our existing clients as well as developing our capabilities into new markets.

www.networkrail.co.uk/careers/schemes/students-andgraduates/graduate/

For more information please visit www.northmid.co.uk

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Peter Brett Associates LLP

The UK’s nuclear industry is facing its biggest challenge in decades. Existing power stations near the end of their working lives are ready to be decommissioned, while a new wave of plants has been given the go ahead. Nuclear is back on the agenda. The need for suitably skilled graduates from the UK is greater than ever. Engineers and scientists are essential to the future of this sector. That’s why leading businesses have come together to create nucleargraduates.

We are Peter Brett Associates LLP (PBA), an independent practice of engineers, planners, scientists, and economists delivering major development and infrastructure projects. We provide trusted advice to create value from the land and buildings owned or operated by our clients. Together, we create better places for the communities in which we work, from our regional spread of offices with a depth of technical skills throughout the UK.

Three simple steps allow you to achieve expertise in one of the most talked about and least understood industries via http://www.nucleargraduates.com/ Choose one of the sponsors (including Rolls-Royce, Sellafield Ltd, Magnox Ltd, the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority and other leading industry organisations and bodies). Experience a world class twenty four month long development programme. Join your sponsor for a career based on professional excellence and opportunity.

For 2017 we are looking to take on a number of Graduates, Summer and Industrial Placement students in office locations around the UK. Graduates at PBA join our leading Graduate Development Programme, which has a range of training and development opportunities in areas such as project management, sustainable development, technical report writing and our new sketching course. In addition to this, we offer an environment and the necessary support to help you on your way to starting the chartership process. www.peterbrett.com/

Porterbrook Leasing

PwC

Porterbrook Leasing Company specialises in the leasing of all types of railway rolling stock and associated equipment.

We’re one of the world’s leading professional services organisations with 210,000 people across 157 countries. We advise some of the most successful organisations, entrepreneurs and private businesses.

By providing freight and train operating companies with modern rolling stock they can be assured of high standards of reliability and performance from their fleets. Passengers can also benefit from comfortable services and the latest technology. www.porterbrook.co.uk/

Our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. We do this for our clients by helping them tackle complex business challenges, improve how they work and create the value they need. And we’re proud, based on the opportunity we offer, students have voted us the number one Graduate Employer in The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers survey for the last 12 years. www.pwc.co.uk/careers.html

QinetiQ Welcome to QinetiQ! As one of the UK’s leading Science and Technology organisations, we are constantly making an impact on the world of aerospace, defence, cyber technology and security. We look for bright and motivated new talent to join us as we make strides in the modern world. With second-to-none training, and access to cutting edge facilities, our recruits receive continuous support; developing skills and becoming key parts of our business from the off-set. QinetiQ’s opportunities cover a range of technical and business disciplines. Will you be part of QinetiQ’s exciting future? x Graduate Programmes x Year in Industry Placements x Summer Placements www.earlycareers.qinetiq.com

The opportunity of a lifetime

We welcome all degree subjects. Surprised? Don’t be. We see your degree as just the start. It’s your first step in taking your career in all sorts of directions. If you’re passionate about business and eager to learn, we’ll help you excel in your career. Join us. We’re focused on helping you reach your full potential. Date: Time: Location:

Take the opportunity of a lifetime. pwc.com/uk/careers /pwccareersuk

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Create value through diversity. Be yourself, be different.

Reddie & Grose LLP

Royal Air Force

Reddie & Grose is a leading firm of Patent and Trademark Attorneys. We have a long standing reputation for giving clients advice on all forms of IP, which is tailored to their needs. We help companies and individuals from all industrial and commercial sectors to protect their IP worldwide.

The RAF offer a wide range of engineering roles working with some of the most technologically advanced systems on the planet.

We are looking for people who have the potential to take charge of a client relationship on behalf of the firm in the future – people who are personable as well as technically capable. What’s important is the quality of someone’s work – not just the number of hours they have billed in a year. www.reddie.co.uk.

We need bright thinkers and motivated individuals to ensure that our aircraft and equipment is ready to meet the challenges of today’s world 24/7/365 and at short notice. In return for your commitment and expertise we offer more than just a job. We offer a way of life. Numerous benefits include international travel, world class training, opportunities for further education, free gym, medical and dental cover, subsidised accommodation and food and a competitive remuneration package. Apply today if you want more than a 9-5 Monday to Friday Career. www.raf.mod.uk/recruitment/

Severn Trent Water Ltd

Sopra Steria

Severn Trent is one of the world's leading commercial suppliers of water and waste water services to the UK and around the globe. We provide a vital service that people can't live without, we're passionate about what we do and we put our customers first every time. From scientists and operating technicians to distribution managers and customer service managers to strategy specialists, we're a dedicated team of over 5,000.

Sopra Steria is the European leader in digital transformation. We provide one of the most comprehensive portfolios of end to end service offerings in the market: Consulting, Systems Integration, Software Development and Business Process Services.

We're looking for future leaders to join our fast-growing FTSE-100 company and help us solve some of today's biggest challenges. We will be recruiting for our 2017 Technical Leadership Programme (Engineering) and Placement opportunities (Summer & 12 months), as well as Technical Leadership Programme Information Systems. Apply to www.severntrent.com/graduates

www.soprasteria.co.uk/careers

Spirax Sarco You may not have heard of Spirax Sarco, but your life has almost certainly been influenced by the work we do. Industries such as food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, electronics, pulp and paper, rubber and plastics, and many more, rely completely on their steam systems. Around the world, we have 41 operating companies and 185 local sales offices. The Group has its headquarters in Cheltenham and has been quoted on the London Stock Exchange since 1959 (FTSE250). In 2015, we were ranked The Job Crowds #1 engineering and manufacturing company, with less than 30 graduates annual intake, to work for. Graduate Leadership Development Programme x Commences: September 2017 x Full Time, 2 Years Year In Industry Scheme x Commences: June/July 2017 x Temporary (1 Year) x Location: Cheltenham www.spiraxsarco.com

Teach First

Tessella

Teach First are an increasingly influential charity, engaging the UK’s brightest talent to fight a serious social problem – educational inequality.

Tessella is a global data analytics and software services consultancy that works with some of the world’s leading organisations in energy, pharmaceuticals, consumer goods and the public sector. We are scientists and engineers who enjoy solving complex, real-world problems that call upon our deep domain knowledge and technical expertise.

Our Leadership Development Programme is two-year commitment that combines teacher training and a fullyfunded Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), with one-to-one coaching, mentoring and internship to develop your personal and leadership qualities. More than 80 high-profile organisations recognise our programme’s ability to develop leaders for life. They know that people who can engage and inspire in the classroom can bring resilience, efficiency and imagination to any working environment. All of these organisations offer a range of ways to interact and develop skills during your two years on the programme, including mentoring, skills sessions and internship opportunities. Teach First offer Taster Days and STEM specific internships to Under Graduate Students. Apply now for the 2017 cohort! graduates.teachfirst.org.uk

From developing smarter drug trials to designing satellites to observe and understand the universe, the projects we undertake require innovative thinking and the ability to adapt to new technologies, industries and environments. We look for high achievers from leading universities who are enthusiastic about science, technology and software. You should have a scientific or numerate degree (minimum 2:1) and programming experience in one of: Java, C++, C#, Python, MATLAB or similar. Tessella is part of the Altran Group, a global leader in innovation and high-tech engineering consulting. jobs.tessella.com

Toumetis

TPP

Want to join a fast growing software company working on cutting edge mobile and server solutions? This is a chance to learn about mobile software from people who have been in the business since mobile computing began. They tackle complex problems, mainly with customers in the US. They are an easy going, friendly and flexible company. Based in Central Bristol, there may also be opportunities to travel to the US if this interests you.

TPP is a market leading UK based IT company, dedicated to delivering innovative software solutions to the UK healthcare industry. After 18 years of success, TPP is now looking to expand our offering to deliver connected care to new markets abroad.

You should be a graduate in Computer Science, Maths, Engineering or Science, with a 2:1 degree or higher. This is an opportunity for a recent graduate to work on mobile apps. You will be reporting to a dedicated Project Manager, as well as working with the QA team to ensure robust functionality within the app is delivered. You will have strong self-motivation and the ability to solve tough problems on your own.

In 2014 and 2015 we placed first in The Sunday Times 100 Best Small Companies To Work For. We establish and maintain excellent working relationships with all levels of government and international health care organisations. TPP is seeking to recruit smart and enthusiastic graduates to join our expanding company based in Leeds. For more information visit www.tpp-uk.com/careers

Toumetis are looking for people with detailed knowledge of one or more of these: Javascript/CSS/HTML5, IOS or Android native development .UI and design skills. We also offer 12 month placements - please contact Philippa for more details, at philippa@toumetis.com www.toumetis.com

Transport for London

Wates Group

We are the integrated transport authority for London. Our purpose is to keep London moving and growing and to make life in the Capital better.

Wates Group is a family-owned construction services company, whose values, long term vision and financial independence have enabled us to thrive throughout the economic ups and downs of more than a century.

We are responsible for London Underground, London Buses, Docklands Light Railway, London Overground, TfL Rail, London Trams, London River Services, London Dial-aRide, Victoria Coach Station, the Capitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cycle hire scheme and the Emirates Air Line. In addition, we are delivering one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest programmes of transport capital investment, which is building Crossrail, modernising Tube and rail services, and improving the roads. Using the latest technology and real-time travel information, we are making it easier for people to move around London. TfL offer a variety of graduate, summer placement and year in industry schemes offering great learning and development opportunities with some great benefits.

Our unique culture celebrates people, partnership and sustainability. We are always exploring new ways for the construction industry to work together on strategic issues such as reducing waste and enhancing skills. Uncompromising focus on customers and total commitment to safe delivery are the hallmarks of our business. We are looking for motivated individuals with a passion for learning and a keen interest in the construction industry to join our business! Our early careers programmes are designed to provide you with the right knowledge, skills and experience to develop your career in construction, at Wates. If you are passionate about developing your career in construction and are driven to succeed, we want to hear from you! http://www.wates.co.uk/careers

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New for this year, Careers Network will be delivering 30 minute top tip sessions during the careers fair for you to attend. These sessions will introduce to the essentials of creating a CV and completing application forms.

Top tips to a great CV 12:00 – 12:30 and 14:00 – 14:30, Careers Network Seminar Room, G30, Aston Webb Looking to create a CV? Whether you are applying for internships, graduate roles or part time work this 30 minute Top Tips session will introduce you to the essentials of creating your CV. Delivered by our specialist student team, you will learn how to structure and present your CV to achieve maximum impact when applying for opportunities.

Approaching application forms 13:00 – 13:30, Careers Network Seminar Room, G30, Aston Webb Daunted by application forms? Whether completing an application form for internships, graduate roles or part time work this 30 minute Top Tips session will introduce you to the essentials of completing those sometimes daunting forms. Delivered by our specialist student team, you will learn the steps you need to take to achieve maximum impact when applying for opportunities.

Apply Yourself This session forms part of Careers Network’s suite of Apply Yourself workshops. For more in depth information on creating CVs and Cover letters please book a place on “Apply yourself: Creating a great CV and Cover Letter” workshop that runs throughout the autumn term. Visit Careers Connect to book onto the workshop and also book a 1:1 appointment with an adviser to discuss your CV. https://bham.targetconnect.net/student/login.html

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