Frazer-Nash are a leading engineering, systems and technology consultancy. Through our meaningful innovations, our experts help organisations make lives safe, secure, sustainable and affordable.
In a nutshell, engineering consultancy is all about providing advice to positively impact our clients’ projects and businesses and the wider world around us.
Why Frazer-Nash?
Frazer-Nash embraces diversity, innovation, collaboration, and fulfilment as key elements of our inclusive culture. These themes underpin our continued success; helping us achieve sustainable business growth and providing ample opportunities for our people to develop their careers and to do things that really matter in the world.
We have a comprehensive Early Careers package that will help you successfully integrate into our business and meet new colleagues from across the organisation – last year we had over 100 Graduates, interns and summer placements and we are looking for a similar sized cohort this year so you will be joining with a large and vibrant peer group.
The role
As a Naval Architect placement year student, you’ll be part of the Marine Technology team that serves clients across Defence, the Royal Navy and the Commercial Marine industry:
Some examples of the projects that our teams have been working on during the last year include:
- Conducting a safety hazard analysis to inform the design of a future attack submarine.
- Undertaking a functional safety assessment of several CO2 firefighting system design options for a commercial cruise shipping company.
- Exploring options for the Royal Navy’s adoption of future fuels across the surface fleet with a focus on the achievement of Net Zero.
We’re looking for people who can become:
We are interested in hearing from ambitious, dynamic, high calibre students who share our vision and want to kick start their career in the maritime sector.
- A team player: with the ability to work effectively with others.
- A problem solver: with the ability to critically question what you see, make logical decisions, overcoming technical challenges.
- An effective communicator: with the ability to communicate by providing coherent professional advice, both verbal and written"
- A self-starter: we want you to show initiative and the willingness to take on new challenges, with the ability to manage varied demands and workload.
- A multi-tasker: with the ability to manage your own time to juggle competing demands to meet challenging deadlines.
- Enthusiasm: We want you to share our passion for engineering within the maritime sector.
You’ll also need to be on track to obtain a 2:1 degree classification in Naval Architecture.
Due to the nature of the work that Frazer-Nash Consultancy undertake, candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening and must be able to satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting.
Our recruitment process:
Step 1: Application - CV submission
Step 2: Measure Potential - Arctic Shores’ task-based assessment. You will be asked to complete some exciting, engaging tasks which will enable us to get to know you better! In return, you’ll receive a personalised feedback report.
Step 3: Video Interview - Situation based & technical questions that are related to the important criteria needed to be successful on the role.
Step 4: Explore Interview – This one-hour virtual/in-person interview includes the opportunity to learn about what we do and find out more about what a career at Frazer-Nash has to offer. You will also be asked a combination of competency and technical questions.
Step 5: Decision/Feedback - You will receive feedback no matter the outcome of your final interview.
Here's what we offer
- The opportunity to join and learn with a team that’s both enthusiastic and encouraging.
- An attractive salary: £25,000 pro rata
- 25 days holiday + the opportunity to buy 5 days.
- A company that has its heart in the right place and a welcoming work culture.
- Hybrid working with flexibility around life outside of work.
- Company pension scheme.
- Private healthcare membership + wellbeing support.
- Bonus scheme linked into company performance.
- Support and mentoring on route to achieving professional accreditation.
- Paid membership fees to a professional institution.
- Early career teams and office socials.
And a whole host more...
Our benefits and offerings may change, subject to the terms of the contract you are entering into Frazer-Nash.
Equalp oportunities
Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply, as we believe that diversity and inclusion are fundamental to creating a dynamic and thriving workplace culture.