DSD is a company where you feel genuinely happy and positive, when coming to work and when you leave work.
Kevin F.
There are great opportunities for development through challenging project work and formal training, appreciation from management for going above and beyond, and a great benefits package including flexible working and paid overtime.
Jordan C.
It is a good company that has longevity for the future, fun people to work with, and encourages collaboration in your work.
Chelsea M.
Our Values
DRIVE
We constantly strive to redefine the standards of excellence in everything we do. Working with energy and enthusiasm to deliver and achieve results for our customers and ourselves.
INNOVATION
We thrive on challenges and encourage our people to push the boundaries of conventional thinking, to seek out new possibilities and have the confidence to pursue creative solutions.
COLLABORATION
We depend on honest, open relationships built on trust, always aiming to do the right thing by each other, our people, our customers and our community. We embrace mistakes and learn from them. We enjoy and celebrate what we do together.
EXPERTISE
We are passionate about our people and the knowledge, skills, ideas and capabilities that each employee brings. We share knowledge freely and support and develop each other’s strengths so we can succeed together.
We live and breathe our values. This creates an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration at all levels and inspires people to seek out new possibilities and have the confidence to pursue creative solutions.
Get to Know Our Office
Collaboration is at the core of what we do and our office environment reflects that. You’ll find an open-plan layout built to foster conversation and flexible ways of working. Bring your laptop into our large kitchen for your next internal group meeting or utilise one of our meeting rooms for more focused project discussions.
We believe that an enjoyable, relaxed atmosphere brings out the best in everyone, so we always encourage lively discussions and a casual dress code while creating opportunities for plenty of fun, with team events and activities throughout the year.
- Hybrid working (typically three days in office, two days at home)
- Half-day Fridays
- Casual dress code and free branded wear
- Team performance and milestone celebration lunches
- Fully funded family summer BBQ and Christmas party
- Seasonal and celebratory treats in the office, such as ice cream
- Open plan kitchen with free fruit and hot drinks (like tea, coffee and more) all day long
There are plenty of social activities at DSD, with regular lunches or meals out, but go-karting has to be a standout!
Let's Grow Together
Our vision is to create a global consultancy that inspires, challenges and enables industry to engineer a sustainable future, and we know that our team is at the center of that future. We’re passionate about the knowledge, skills and ideas that every employee brings to the table, and that’s why we’ve built an organisation with mentorship and growth opportunities as part of its DNA.
On every project you’ll be working alongside team members with capabilities and experience at all levels. This creates a ready-made mentorship environment where everyone can teach, learn and grow their skills and careers.
- Professional membership fees paid to help you grow your network
- Training and qualification programme support so you can increase your skillsets
- Incentive programme for thought leadership activities (e.g. technical paper presentation and webinar participation)
- Comprehensive mentorship programme
- Secondment opportunities to our U.S. office in Detroit, as well as placement opportunities with our customers
You would be hard-pressed to find another company that offers the same quality of technical exposure and personal/professional development that DSD has.
Benefits for You
We offer salary sacrifice schemes that give you the flexibility to enjoy benefits at work for the things you already are passionate about as well as comprehensive benefits plans to support you and your family, including:
- 25 days annual leave, plus U.K. bank holidays and the option to buy up to five more holiday days
- Vitality health insurance: full medical insurance with rewards including discounted gym membership, health checks, free cinema tickets, free coffee and much more
- Life assurance, three times your salary
- Pension, up to 5% matched employer contribution
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Electric vehicle scheme: using salary sacrifice, employees can save up to 45% compared to retail for just one monthly payment that covers everything but the charge
- Employee recruitment referral bonus
- Sick pay featuring up to 30 fully paid days and 30 half-paid days in your first two years; increasing to 40 fully paid days and 40 half-paid days after two years of employment
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Visa sponsorship, if applicable
I’ve been at DSD for almost 10 years. I have stayed with DSD as the hours were perfect for me while raising my family in addition to also developing and growing with the company.
Location, Location, Location
With our office located in Leamington Spa, you’ll find so much to enjoy just steps from the front door. Fantastic dining and shopping, excellent schools and beautiful parks are just a few things to love about working in the area.
Food & Drink
- Bedford Street Bar (spot for team welcome drinks)
- The Royal Pug (great quiz night)
- Paprika Club (voted Warwickshire’s best curry)
- Libertine Burger
- White Horse Pub
- Regent Court Food Quarter (take your pick!)
- Procaffeinate
- Temperance Bar
Commuting
Just 25 minutes from Birmingham, 15 minutes from Coventry and about an hour from London, Leamington offers a robust selection of train lines available from the centrally located Leamington Spa Railway Station.
Nursery Options Nearby
- Lighthouse Nursery
- Emscote Road Nursery
- Tree Tops Montessori
The DSD U.K. office is in a great location in Leamington Spa, with plenty of nice restaurants, walks and activities within close distance.
Ready to take the next step in your career and join team DSD?
Check out our available positions