The University of Southampton

Edif ERA

Edif ERA has been a leading engineering consultancy for nearly 100 years, providing novel and cutting-edge solutions to improve the safety and reliability of critical assets. Our experts offer a range of assessment, investigation and assurance services, bringing specialist knowledge to issues including safety, design, earthing, electromagnetic capability and compliance.  Our proactive focus is the Oil & Gas, Power, Defence and Security, Nuclear and Transport sectors.

How are we different?

  • We deliver services across the lifecycle of assets, providing a through-life solution.
  • We specialise in a variety of sectors and can adopt best practice across industry.
  • We work on individual equipment through to whole systems, networks and operating assets.
  • We have unrivalled depth of expertise generated over the long and rich history of our business.

Working for tomorrow, today

We help build our clients’ success, reputation and credibility through an entrepreneurial culture of teamwork and collaboration, any by developing our most important asset, our people.  Graduates joining an Edif Group business can launch and develop their careers by working alongside experienced professionals who can share their knowledge.  We will always encourage you to think outside the box, helping you to develop the essential problem-solving skills that engineers need. You will expand your breadth of experience by working on a wide variety of projects in the office and on client sites.

Graduate Development Framework

We look for individuals with ambition and drive, who are capable of delivering and working as part of a team whilst equally developing specialist skills in their own field and able to work independently.  A supportive work environment, highly collaborative teamwork and a certified Professional Development Scheme allow our engineers to learn and develop both the technical and non-technical skills required for Chartership.  It’s a challenging environment but the various elements included in your programme will help you to succeed:

  • Prior to joining you will be allocated a ’buddy’ who will provide you with informal advice and guidance
  • On commencing employment you will attend a structured and comprehensive induction event that explains the full scope of what we do, and allows you the opportunity to interact with your fellow new-starters
  • Following a highly effective induction programme you will be assigned to a client focussed team providing Power or Forensic Engineering services, Engineering Design and Performance Consultancy or Regulatory Compliance expertise
  • You will be assigned a trained Mentor will offer support and provide information about Edif ERA, helping you build your skills and plan your career development for the future
  • Together with significant on-the-job training you will also undertake a range of personal development activities
  • We are committed to providing continuing professional development through accredited training activities.
  • Early exposure to a wide variety of projects and the skills of our senior engineers and consultants will ensure your engineering career develops effectively.

Application process

For further information and advice on how to apply please log onto our website www.edifgroup.com/careers