Are you motivated by solving real-life engineering challenges and developing your skills from industry-leading experts? Do you want to work on a diverse portfolio of projects that drive and support the global energy transition?
Here at DNV, what we do matters. Whether it’s helping the Energy Industry transition to a more decarbonised and sustainable future or helping safeguard life, property and the environment, every day, what you do will make a difference. This is our shared purpose and one our people are proud to be part of.
Our highly respected Risk Advisory department in the UK and Ireland, is primarily responsible for the delivery of consultancy-based safety, integrity and risk management services. We provide high quality advisory services to the onshore and offshore oil and gas sector (upstream, midstream and downstream) and increasingly, provide similar services to the renewables sectors.
Within this, our specialist integrity teams deliver a range of critical consultancy services such as failure investigation, fitness for service assessment, stress analysis, life extension, risk-based inspection, asset health assessment, vibration assessment and risk management, to clients across multiple areas of their operations, ensuring the effective and efficient continuation of their ongoing activities.
We are also leading our industry in advising clients how to repurpose their existing assets for the transportation of hydrogen or carbon dioxide to support the energy transition and deliver the innovative solutions that our industry and planet needs. This multi-disciplinary approach, with materials and integrity engineers working alongside our other discipline experts drawn from safety, flow assurance and rotating equipment, is what makes what we do, unique.
Our Opportunity:
As a Graduate Materials and Corrosion Engineer, you’ll join a dynamic team of technical experts, curious, forward‑thinking specialists who thrive on solving some of the most complex challenges in our industry.
From your first day, you will take on meaningful responsibilities, working closely with customers and technical experts across the business to deliver impactful, career defining projects. You will have the time to grow your network, access to resources that support your development, and plenty of space to explore your interests and build your expertise.
Working from our office in Loughborough (Leicestershire), you will:
1. Collaborate with senior engineers to provide world-class technical consultancy in areas including materials selection, corrosion risk assessment, cathodic protection, and risk-based inspection
2. Develop your understanding of how materials challenges play a vital role in the transition and repurposing of energy infrastructure in the UK and globally
3. Engage directly with clients to understand their needs as they work to make the energy industry safer, more resilient, particularly focusing on energy transition
4. Build expertise in the team’s service delivery areas, including CO₂, hydrogen (H₂), and Biomethane
5. Work alongside multidisciplinary teams across DNV to experience how different expertise comes together to solve major industry challenges
6. Conduct forensic failure investigations on process plant, pipework, and other energy sector assets using our well-equipped materials laboratory in Loughborough
7. Apply forensic techniques such as microscopy, metallography, and chemical analysis.
At DNV, you will be encouraged to push yourself, while receiving strong support throughout. No prior experience in the energy sector is required. We will provide all the training you need. You’ll be assigned a buddy to help you settle in, a mentor to support your technical development, and continuous guidance from colleagues. Our structured Graduate Programme offers an excellent foundation for your career, enhancing your technical and professional skills while supporting your journey toward chartership and subject‑matter expertise.
This role is a full‑time position primarily based in our Loughborough (Leicestershire) office. You’ll initially be in the office most days, helping you get fully immersed with your colleagues and the work you will be doing. Once you’re settled into the role and fully up to speed, we offer a more hybrid model of working—typically a 3/2 split between office and home—to give you the best balance of collaboration and autonomy.
The role will also include some work at customer offices and sites in the UK and overseas, Flexibility and a willingness to travel are therefore essential.
We value all our people and the contributions they make to our business, so it’s important that our rewards make us all feel valued here. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package, allowing you to choose the things that matter most to you, including;
8. Minimum Starting salary of £33,750
9. Non-contractual profit share scheme
10. Structured Graduate Programme, development and excellent career progression opportunities
11. Lifestyle benefits: 26 days annual leave, opportunity for up to 10 days unpaid leave, sabbatical leave, hybrid/flexible working options
12. Wellbeing benefits: (inc. Private Medical, Dental Insurance, Health Assessments, Gym allowance). Company contribution towards eye tests and glasses (for computer/laptop users), and Flu Vaccinations. Also, our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides free and confidential support for issues including work, family, relationships, money and health and we provide free fruit in our offices
13. Financial Benefits: including a Pension Scheme with employer pension contributions up to 9%, Life Assurance and Income Protection
14. Travel benefits: Season Ticket Loan, Cycle to Work Scheme, Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (for personal use)
15. Re-imbursement of relevant Professional Membership Fees (up to £570)
16. Access to employee retail discount site for high street and on-line shopping
Next Steps:
We appreciate that applying for a Graduate opportunity, for some, can be a new or daunting experience, which is why we try to make our process as simple, transparent, and as engaging as possible.
Step 1: Follow the link to apply and answer a few simple eligibility questions.
Step 2: Complete a fun, online game-based assessment.
Step 3: Learn more about the role via an online briefing with members of our team.
Step 4: Attend a virtual Assessment Day to learn more about our team and opportunity, have an interview, take part in an interactive team activity and spend time with some of our current/recent graduates.
Step 5: Receive a decision and constructive feedback.
Our process really is as simple as that, so what are you waiting for? Good Luck!
Our application deadline is Sunday 19th April 2026 and we anticipate that our Assessment Centre will take place week commencing 18th May 2026.
DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.
As a Graduate, we do want you to share our passion for your career development within our industry and demonstrate your desire to develop yourself within this exciting area. We try to keep our list of essential requirements to a minimum, but there are a few essential things needed to qualify for this position:
17. Minimum 2:1 Degree in Materials Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgy or Corrosion Science
18. Available to join the programme by 7 September 2026 at the latest. We also welcome applicants who have already completed their degree and would like to commence sooner
19. Passion for developing your skills both professionally and personally, including the commitment to complete the appropriate professional registration in your field (Chartership)
20. Excellent numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills along with ability to produce clear and concise technical reports for our customers
21. Pro-active willingness to learn new skills displaying a willingness to ‘get stuck in’ and undertake work outside your ‘comfort zone’ demonstrating appropriate balance between asking for help and using own initiative / thinking through the problem
22. Excellent interpersonal and team working skills, confident in building professional relationships and demonstrating first class written, verbal communication and presentation skills
23. Self-motivated with the ability to plan and prioritise own time and activities, to meet deadlines and achieve project objectives
If you possess the curiosity and initiative to become an expert in your chosen field and potentially one of our future leaders, then this role could be for you.