Graduate Dams Engineer

At HR Wallingford, we design smart, resilient solutions across the natural and built environments to help everyone live and work more sustainably with water. By harnessing research, data insights and the power of our collective expertise, we help the world to better understand the changing influence and impact of water.

An exciting opportunity to join our Dams, Asset Management & Sediments (DAMS) team and help deliver reservoir safety related projects, studies and research.

We have an exciting opening for a graduate dams engineer to help us deliver on our expanding portfolio of UK and international research and consultancy projects.

About the Role and Team

Our Dams team works on high-profile national and international projects to ensure dam and reservoir safety, combining engineering, modelling, and innovation. We collaborate with governments, councils, private organisations, and research bodies, and they are part of the wider Floods and Water group known for award-winning digital and environmental solutions.

For a full overview of our current projects, areas of expertise, and recent innovations, please refer to the detailed document attached (The Dams Team (Floods and Water Group)).

About the role

We’re seeking a motivated and enthusiastic graduate civil engineer to join our award-winning team working on dam safety and water management projects. You’ll contribute to dam breach modelling, hydraulic and sediment flow analysis, reservoir drawdown studies, and life safety modelling, while developing core technical and project management skills.

This role offers the chance to grow into areas such as reservoir safety risk assessment, technical design, and project delivery. You might choose to train as a Supervising Panel Engineer under the UK Reservoirs Act, specialise in dam breach modelling, or pursue project management qualifications. Whatever path you take, we’ll support your development and help you build a rewarding career in water and environmental engineering.

About you

You will have a civil engineering degree and be able to demonstrate problem solving skills, team working, independent working and a willingness to learn. Excellent communication skills in English is a pre-requisite, and as some of our work requires UK security clearance, you must already have the right to live and work in the UK.

Why choose us?

• Exceptional benefits: Enjoy a defined contribution pension scheme with a minimum 10% employer contribution (matched up to an additional 5%), 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, and health insurance providing dental/optical cash back.


• Inclusive culture: Our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion is embedded in our core values.


• Inspiring the next generation: We are passionate about inspiring the next generation of engineers and scientists through outreach with our STEM Ambassadors.


• Reach your full potential: We invest in our people, offering a chance to make a real impact from day one.


• Work-life balance: We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer both hybrid working and flexi time. We are also open to exploring other flexible working arrangements, including part-time.


• Salary range: £30,000 - £40,000 (depending on experience)


• Download a full job description.


• Read the person specification

The closing date for this role is 3rd October.

How to apply

If you are excited about this role but unsure whether you’re the right fit, we encourage you to apply. We’re also happy to answer any questions by emailing [email protected]

Interested? Please apply providing your CV with covering letter. 

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HR Wallingford are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace. We do not discriminate, and work to create an inclusive culture across our business.