Engineering Graduate Scheme - Wind Loading

Milton Keynes, UK

Are you ready to enter the ever-growing world of engineering? Join RWDI where we Redefine Possible! RWDI is a global environmental engineering consultancy collaborating with leaders, engineers and designers of cities around the world. You will have the opportunity to test and improve your technical and consulting skills whilst working on skyscrapers, bridges, stadia and more.

As an engineer at RWDI, you will be faced with constant opportunities to broaden your skills and technical knowledge and work with experts in the field of the built environment. Our engineering graduate scheme is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills and guide you from graduation to consulting on some of the biggest and tallest projects in the world. At the end, you will have the varied knowledge and expertise to specialise in one of our teams and seek professional registration (should you wish to do so).

You will have the opportunity to work with our wind loading team in the UK whilst liaising with colleagues across the globe. Our UK team is continuously growing and developing new ways to assess the wind impact of tall and landmark buildings and structures in the UK, Europe and globally, giving you the opportunity to fast track your experience of international building codes, planning guidance, and the nuances of different jurisdictions and develop your consultation skills working with design team engineers and architects.

Enter the world of engineering with us and we can help you grow to find a long-term home for your interests and professional aspirations.

Day-to-day tasks will include:

• Working closely with experienced and senior staff, your project work will involve assessing the impact of wind on human safety and comfort in relation to the design of new buildings.
• Planning and coordinating all technical aspects of assigned projects, including the use of desk-based estimation tools and/or wind tunnel testing.
• Solving challenging fluid flow design problems in consultation with engineering, architectural and industrial clients.
• Conducting fluid flow modelling, wind tunnel testing, data collection, analysis, post-processing, interpretation, and documentation of engineering results.
• Consulting with and answering technical questions from engineers and architects and explaining complex concepts to non-technical clients.
• Writing technical project reports that present the methodology, results and recommendations.
• Providing advice on technical problems and following the appropriate QA/QC procedures.
• Working under the guidance of senior staff with considerable latitude for the exercise of independent judgement.

We would love to hear from you if you have the following skills/qualifications:

• A recent graduate of a Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Civil, Mechanical, Structural or Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• A strong understanding of the fundamental physics of fluid flow.
• Experience with wind tunnel testing.
• Able to demonstrate initiative, independent problem-solving methods/capabilities, exceptional coordination and consultation skills.
• An ability to work in a fast-paced consulting environment with minimal supervision while multi-tasking to meet deadlines.
• Advanced writing skills including experience preparing detailed technical reports.
• Aptitude for developing scripts or software.
• Experience creating simplified models to simulate complex systems.

Preference will be given to candidates with the following experiences:

• Wind tunnel testing experience
• Familiarity with urban or atmospheric aerodynamics through industry or coursework
• Interpreting and working with architectural, structural, or mechanical drawings
• Programming/scripting experience (Python, C#, VBA, C++)
• Experience using CAD software packages
• Previous internship, industrial placement or other professional work experience.

Generous employee benefits including:

• Company Life Assurance Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance Scheme
• Annual Health and Wellbeing Allowance

If you are looking for a challenging and exciting work environment at the forefront of engineering innovation, apply to RWDI today! If you feel you have the relevant experience, knowledge and attitude then we want to hear from you.

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position as this is a graduate scheme role. Applicants must have full right to work in the UK without restrictions for the two year period of the graduate scheme September 2025 through to September 2027.

Thank you in advance for your application. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. RWDI endorses and practices the principles of equal opportunity employment. We are committed to diversity and inclusion.