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Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD

Derby

£28,000 per annum

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Graduate Geo-Environmental Engineer

Henry Gunn

Derby

£22,000 - £25,000 per annum

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Derby is a compact, cosmopolitan city with historical heritage and a flourishing economy making an idyllic location for graduates to settle in post-university. It is part of a growing regeneration programme, offers shopping centres, high streets, evening entertainment; and the beautiful Peak District is within striking distance.

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Transport links

Derby is the UK's most central city, making it easily reachable via public transport and car.

Derby is 15 minutes from the M1 and is accessible via the A6, A50, A38 and A52. If cycling is your thing Derby has got you covered - there are over 100km of cycle routes around the city.

Bus operators Trent Barton and Arriva serve the city from Derby Bus Station, both locally and into the Peak District. National Express Coaches also operate daily to Derby from around the UK.

A direct train service from London to Derby takes just an hour and a half with East Midlands Trains; local services are available and also into other cities, including: Birmingham, Leicester and Nottingham.

Renting Prices

Renting a one-bedroom apartment in Derby city centre costs an average of £475 per calendar month (pcm), and a one-bedroom outside of the city centre costs around £384 pcm. A three-bedroom outside of the city centre costs an average of £600 pcm and £700 pcm for a city-centre three-bedroom apartment.

Nightlife

Derby has a good range of bars, eateries and late night spots across the city that are suitable for all. There are also cosy pubs serving real ale, chilled-out lounges and other venues playing live music, theatre and comedy.

Notable Attractions

Derby is part of Derbyshire, which homes part of the Peak District National Park - an amazing and picturesque area for exploration. The Derby Arena is home to superb sporting and cultural opportunities and Derby's market place hosts an exciting menu of events all year round.

Known as the ‘Palace of the Peak', the elegant Chatsworth estate has over 30 intriguing rooms to discover and also entertains with seasonal events. For film and theatre buffs, there is the Showcase Cinema de Lux and the Derby theatre within the city centre.

The economy in Derby

Derby has a strong history in the manufacturing and engineering industries with contributors including Rolls Royce and Toyota Motor; the city is also a design and development centre.

Derby is currently part of the The Midlands Engine, which is an alliance of universities, local authorities and business' across the region working with the Government to ensure the Midlands drive the UK economy. It is particularly focused on the following five areas:

Connecting the area using new technologies to regenerate the transport network
Supporting residents with business skills
Develop investment and international trade in existing and new markets
Increasing Innovation and Enterprise
Promote the Midlands as a great place to visit and live

Education Institutions in Derby

University of Derby
Derby College