Graduate Analyst

Looking for a year in industry where you can apply your STEM degree to real-world challenges? Join RAS and gain hands-on experience working on safety and environmental risk projects alongside experienced consultants.

Job Reference – PS112

Job Title: Placement Student (Year in Industry/Sandwich Placement)

Job Reference:PS112

Location: Chester, Cheshire.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Hybrid working, minimum of 2 days in office. Flexi-time policy included.

Contract: Paid year-long placement

Final date to receive applications:15th January 2027. Applications will be reviewed throughout the recruitment period and we reserve the right to close applications early if sufficient suitable applications are received

Start Date: September 2027

Are you a STEM student who enjoys solving complex problems and applying your knowledge to real-world challenges?

We welcome applications from undergraduate students looking to undertake a year-long industrial/sandwich placement at RAS.

Our work spans a wide range of technical disciplines, and we are looking for students undertaking a STEM degree. There is no requirement for a particular STEM discipline. Our team comes from a diverse range of scientific, engineering, mathematical and other technical backgrounds, and we value the different perspectives this brings.

What matters to us is your ability to solve problems, think logically, analyse technical information, communicate clearly and apply your skills to new and unfamiliar challenges.

At RAS, you will be treated as a valued member of the team from day one. You will undertake many of the same tasks as our graduates, working in a Graduate Analyst capacity and gaining hands‑on experience of real client projects.

Your work will involve projects relating to safety and environmental risk management and could include hazard identification, consequence modelling, risk assessment, research and other client‑led requirements.

As a placement student, your role will combine technical assistant and analyst activities.

Technical Assistant Aspects

• Extracting and processing data from specialist software packages
• Proofreading technical reports
• Generating GIS maps
• Undertaking technical research
• Producing document and research summaries

Analyst Aspects

• Interpreting technical data and results
• Interpreting relevant legislation, industry standards and good practice
• Producing graphical representations of results
• Presenting technical findings
• Technical report writing
• Supporting senior consultants with project delivery
• Scribing and supporting hazard studies and other technical workshops

We are looking for someone with a can‑do, solution‑focused attitude who enjoys problem‑solving and working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Currently studying for an undergraduate degree in a STEM subject and on track to achieve at least a 2:1 classification
• Strong problem‑solving and logical thinking skills
• An analytical approach and ability to work with technical information
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Curiosity and willingness to learn
• Adaptability and good time management

Desirable, but not essential

• Experience of GIS or other technical software
• Experience of technical research, data analysis or interpreting results
• An awareness of risk assessment or hazard identification
• An interest in safety, environmental risk or complex industrial operations

You do not need previous experience in process or technical safety. We are looking for students with the right technical aptitude, approach and potential, and we will support you in developing the specialist knowledge you need.

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