Graduate Consultant Programme at VDA

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jul, 26

Salary

30000.0

Posted On

01 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Building engineering, Vertical transportation, Façade access, Working at height, Technical reporting, Asset management, Compliance, Commercial awareness, Project support, Risk assessment, Communication, Relationship building, Organization

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

D2E Graduate Consultant Programme Location: London Start Date: July 2026 Contract Type: 12-month fixed-term contract, with the intention to transition successful graduates into a permanent role within the business. Salary: £30,000 plus pension, 25 days annual leave (+ bank holidays), PMI, LI About the Role We are offering an opportunity to join D2E’s 12-month Graduate Consultant Programme, designed to provide hands-on experience across specialist areas of building engineering, including vertical transportation, façade access and working at height. This is not a traditional classroom-based scheme. From day one, you will be working alongside experienced consultants on real projects, gaining exposure to complex buildings and developing the technical and professional skills required to succeed in a consultancy environment. The programme is structured across a series of rotations, giving you a broad understanding of how buildings function, how they are designed, and how they are maintained and operated in practice. Our intention is to support successful graduates into permanent roles within the business, subject to performance and business need. What You Will Do During the programme, you will rotate across key areas of the business, including: * Design – supporting the development of lift and access strategies for new and existing buildings * Asset Management – working with clients to manage compliance, performance and lifecycle of assets * Field & Projects – gaining site experience and understanding how systems operate in practice * Façade Access – supporting safe and compliant access strategies for building maintenance * Working at Height – carrying out risk assessments on existing buildings and supporting clients in achieving safe and compliant access arrangements * Business Operations – developing commercial awareness and understanding how the business operates You will: * Support live client projects * Contribute to technical reports and analysis * Work collaboratively with colleagues across different disciplines * Build an understanding of industry standards, compliance and best practice Learning & Development You will benefit from a structured development programme, including: * Enrolment on the LEIA Introduction to Lift Technology course * On-the-job learning through real project experience * A dedicated mentor and buddy throughout the programme * Regular feedback and structured development reviews The programme concludes with a final project, where you will apply your learning to deliver a practical solution or improvement within the business. What We Are Looking For We are looking for individuals who are: * Graduating in 2026 or have recently graduated * From a relevant degree background (e.g. Engineering, Building Services, Architecture, Construction or similar) * Curious, proactive and keen to learn * Strong communicators with the ability to build relationships * Organised and able to manage multiple priorities * Interested in how buildings are designed, operate and perform You do not need prior experience in our specific industry – we will provide the training and support required. About D2E D2E is a specialist engineering consultancy providing advice on vertical transportation, façade access and working at height. We work on a wide range of projects, from complex new developments to the ongoing management of existing buildings. Our focus is on delivering high-quality, practical solutions that support our clients in creating and operating efficient, safe and well-performing buildings. What We Offer * A structured and supportive graduate programme * Exposure to a wide range of projects and clients * Investment in your professional development * A collaborative and team-focused working environment * Opportunity to progress into a permanent role How to Apply Please submit your CV along with a short covering statement outlining your interest in the role. Application deadline is 22nd May 2026. If you are interested in how buildings really work behind the scenes and want to build a career in a specialist consultancy, we would like to hear from you. Equal Opportunities D2E is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Responsibilities

The graduate consultant will rotate through various departments including design, asset management, and field projects to gain hands-on experience in building engineering. They will support live client projects, contribute to technical reports, and ensure compliance with industry standards.