Anglian Water Services Ltd

Two-year Clean Water Services Graduate Programme offering structured placements across water abstraction, treatment, distribution, system optimisation, asset planning, drought resilience, and major capital projects.Help shape the future of water, the environment and the communities we serve  Water is at the heart of what we do at Anglian Water and is essential for the communities we serve to thrive. Our work within really matters, to our customers, to the environment and to our teams – all of us working to keep taps flowing.  The next 5 years are such an exciting time for the Water Industry, with an investment plan worth over £11 billion, we're building for better — driving improvements right across our Source to Tap systems and making the region more resilient.As part of this we are looking for you to join Anglian Water's Graduate Programme and tackle some of the biggest environmental and infrastructure challenges facing the region. From climate resilience and major engineering projects to digital innovation and customer experience, you'll develop the skills, experience and support needed to become one of our future leaders or specialists. Your career path The water industry is changing rapidly, creating exciting opportunities for the next generation of talent. At Anglian Water, you'll work on real challenges that matter, developing expertise across your chosen profession while contributing to projects that support customers, communities and the environment. You'll learn from experienced colleagues, take on meaningful responsibility and build the skills, knowledge and confidence to shape your future career, while helping us shape the future of water. Professional Development & Memberships We're committed to helping you build a career, not just gain a job. Through our two-year graduate programme, you'll experience different placements, work on real business challenges and learn from experienced colleagues across the organisation. You'll have access to a wide range of development opportunities, support towards professional qualifications and funded membership of a relevant professional institution, helping you grow your expertise and achieve professional accreditation where appropriate. Your programme Our Graduate Programme within Clean Water Services offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across the teams that keep water flowing to around 7 million customers every day. Through a series of structured placements, you'll develop a broad understanding of how operational excellence, innovation and long-term planning come together to deliver safe, reliable and sustainable clean water services.   Across our Source to Tap system from water abstraction, treatment and treated water distribution networks to system optimisation, asset planning, drought resilience and major capital projects. If you're passionate about making a difference, solving complex challenges and helping protect an essential resource for future generations, this programme is for you.   What you will bring We are looking for people who are curious, ambitious and ready to learn. Individuals who enjoy solving problems, working collaboratively and bringing different perspectives to the challenges we face. Most importantly, we're looking for graduates who want to help shape the future of water while developing a successful and rewarding career of their own. We welcome applicants who are excited about technology products and passionate about the water industry.  For this role, you’ll need to have obtained in the last 3 years or be studying towards a minimum 2:2 in any degree discipline and have graduated by September 2027 for the 2027 intake.  Benefits Alongside a competitive salary, you'll receive a comprehensive health and wellbeing package, private healthcare, 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, and a double-matched pension scheme with up to 21% total contribution. We also offer an excellent family leave package, including enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave, helping you balance your career with the moments that matter most.  Closing Date:  27th September 2026 

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Two-year Engineering Graduate Programme focused on designing, upgrading, maintaining, and commissioning clean water and wastewater infrastructure assets, with exposure to the full engineering project lifecycle.Help shape the future of water, the environment and the communities we serve. Design, deliver and improve the assets that keep water flowing and protect the environment. With a plan worth over £11 billion of investment, we're building for better — for you, for the communities we serve, for our environment. As part of this we are looking for you to join Anglian Water's Graduate Programme and tackle some of the biggest environmental and infrastructure challenges facing the region. From climate resilience and major engineering projects to digital innovation and customer experience, you'll develop the skills, experience and support needed to become one of our future leaders or specialists. Your career path The water industry is changing rapidly, creating exciting opportunities for the next generation of talent. At Anglian Water, you'll work on real challenges that matter, developing expertise across your chosen profession while contributing to projects that support customers, communities and the environment. You'll learn from experienced colleagues, take on meaningful responsibility and build the skills, knowledge and confidence to shape your future career, while helping us shape the future of water. Professional Development & Memberships We're committed to helping you build a career, not just gain a job. Through our two-year graduate programme, you'll experience different placements, work on real business challenges and learn from experienced colleagues across the organisation. You'll have access to a wide range of development opportunities, support towards professional qualifications and funded membership of a relevant professional institution, helping you grow your expertise and achieve professional accreditation where appropriate. Your programme Integrated Operations Solutions (IOS) are currently responsible for the efficient delivery of a £388M programme of work over the 5-year financial period to 2030. Our projects include process safety reviews, increasing storm water storage, the screening of wastewater before discharging into the environment, refurbishment of water towers and the monitoring of water quality.    As a Graduate, you will help deliver enhancement and maintenance projects. We are seeking graduate engineers and designers who are interested in the design and delivery of engineering projects to repair, upgrade or install new assets on Anglian Water’s clean and wastewater systems. Working alongside a team of Project Engineers and Project Delivery Managers, you will help to assess and resolve business risks (problems or improvements), the development of engineering solutions and the management and commissioning of projects delivered by our Partners via New Engineering Contracts (NEC). You will gain exposure to project governance systems and project delivery management throughout the life cycle of a project – including project evaluation, initial and detailed design, construction assurance, assets commissioning and financial management.    You will have achieved, or be working towards, an Engineering degree in any discipline, including Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Process, or a related engineering field. We are seeking candidates who want to work in a dynamic, inclusive environment and one which builds on the knowledge and experience gained during your under-graduate studies. What you will bring We are looking for people who are curious, ambitious and ready to learn. Individuals who enjoy solving problems, working collaboratively and bringing different perspectives to the challenges we face. Most importantly, we're looking for graduates who want to help shape the future of water while developing a successful and rewarding career of their own. We welcome applicants who are excited about technology products and passionate about the water industry.  For this role, you’ll need to have obtained in the last 3 years or be studying towards a minimum 2:2 in the preferred degree disciplines listed and have graduated by September 2027 for the 2027 intake.  Benefits Alongside a competitive salary, you'll receive a comprehensive health and wellbeing package, private healthcare, 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, and a double-matched pension scheme with up to 21% total contribution. We also offer an excellent family leave package, including enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave, helping you balance your career with the moments that matter most.  Closing Date: 27th September 2026 

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Two-year Water Recycling Graduate Programme providing operational leadership experience across wastewater services, incident response, performance improvement, risk management, sustainability, and service delivery.Help shape the future of water, the environment and the communities we serve  With a plan worth over £11 billion of investment, we're building for better — for you, for the communities we serve, for our environment. As part of this we are looking for you to join Anglian Water's Water Recycling Graduate Programme and tackle some of the biggest environmental and infrastructure challenges facing the region. From climate resilience and major engineering projects to digital innovation and customer experience, you'll develop the skills, experience and support needed to become one of our future leaders or specialists. Your career path The water industry is changing rapidly, creating exciting opportunities for the next generation of talent. At Anglian Water, you'll work on real challenges that matter, developing expertise across your chosen profession while contributing to projects that support customers, communities and the environment. You'll learn from experienced colleagues, take on meaningful responsibility and build the skills, knowledge and confidence to shape your future career, while helping us shape the future of water. Professional Development & Memberships We're committed to helping you build a career, not just gain a job. Through our two-year graduate programme, you'll experience different placements, work on real business challenges and learn from experienced colleagues across the organisation. You'll have access to a wide range of development opportunities, support towards professional qualifications and funded membership of a relevant professional institution, helping you grow your expertise and achieve professional accreditation where appropriate. Your programme Our Water Recycling Graduate Programme offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across various operational teams, developing the knowledge, skills and leadership capability needed to lead complex operational teams in the future. Through a structured two-year programme, you'll work alongside experienced operational leaders, contribute to real business challenges and build a broad understanding of how we deliver safe, reliable and sustainable services. You'll complete a series of diverse placements designed to give you exposure to every aspect of operational leadership, including: responding to operational incidents, managing risks and maintaining service performance. identifying opportunities to improve performance, resilience and efficiency through planning and optimisation. gaining hands-on experience working directly with operational teams and understanding the realities of day-to-day service delivery. learning how financial, contractual and commercial decisions support operational success. understanding how we transform waste into valuable resources while supporting environmental and sustainability objectives. gaining insight into water production, distribution networks, customer outcomes and operational performance. developing an understanding of safety leadership, risk management and regulatory responsibilities. You'll also benefit from shadowing opportunities across teams which support our front-line operational teams, providing valuable insight into how decisions are made across the business and how effective leaders create high-performing teams. Throughout the programme, you'll be supported by mentors, technical experts and operational leaders while delivering meaningful projects that create real value for the business. This is more than a graduate programme. It's a pathway to becoming a confident, capable operational leader with the breadth of experience needed to drive performance, innovation and continuous improvement across our operational teams. What you will bring We are looking for people who are curious, ambitious and ready to learn. Individuals who enjoy solving problems, working collaboratively and bringing different perspectives to the challenges we face. Most importantly, we're looking for graduates who want to help shape the future of water while developing a successful and rewarding career of their own. We welcome applicants who are excited about technology products and passionate about the water industry.  For this role, you’ll need to have obtained in the last 3 years or be studying towards a minimum 2:2 in any degree discipline and have graduated by September 2027 for the 2027 intake.  Benefits Alongside a competitive salary, you'll receive a comprehensive health and wellbeing package, private healthcare, 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, and a double-matched pension scheme with up to 21% total contribution. We also offer an excellent family leave package, including enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave, helping you balance your career with the moments that matter most. Closing Date: 27th September 2026 

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Two-year Anglian Water Graduate Programme supporting the major Reservoirs Programme, with opportunities across Sustainability, Project Management, Transformation, and Business Strategy.Help shape the future of water, the environment and the communities we serve  With a plan worth over £11 billion of investment, we're building for better — for you, for the communities we serve, for our environment. As part of this we are looking for you to join Anglian Water's Graduate Programme and tackle some of the biggest environmental and infrastructure challenges facing the region. From climate resilience and major engineering projects to digital innovation and customer experience, you'll develop the skills, experience and support needed to become one of our future leaders or specialists. Your career path The water industry is changing rapidly, creating exciting opportunities for the next generation of talent. At Anglian Water, you'll work on real challenges that matter, developing expertise across your chosen profession while contributing to projects that support customers, communities and the environment. You'll learn from experienced colleagues, take on meaningful responsibility and build the skills, knowledge and confidence to shape your future career, while helping us shape the future of water. Professional Development & Memberships We're committed to helping you build a career, not just gain a job. Through our two-year graduate programme, you'll experience different placements, work on real business challenges and learn from experienced colleagues across the organisation. You'll have access to a wide range of development opportunities, support towards professional qualifications and funded membership of a relevant professional institution, helping you grow your expertise and achieve professional accreditation where appropriate. Your programme As a Sustainability Graduate within the Reservoirs Programme, you'll help shape the delivery of one of the largest and most important water infrastructure investments in the UK's future. Working alongside technical specialists, project teams and delivery partners, you'll support the integration of sustainability across every stage of reservoir development, from early design through to construction delivery. You'll contribute to carbon measurement and reduction initiatives, help identify innovative low-carbon solutions, support biodiversity and environmental enhancement projects, and work on initiatives that maximise social value and create positive outcomes for local communities. You'll gain hands-on experience of applying sustainability principles on a nationally significant infrastructure programme while helping to build resilient water resources for future generations. Project Management Graduate As a Project Management Graduate within the Reservoirs Programme, you'll play a key role in helping deliver one of the UK's most ambitious and nationally significant infrastructure investments. Working alongside project managers, engineers, commercial teams and delivery partners, you'll support the planning, coordination and delivery of major workstreams that will help secure water supplies for future generations. You'll gain hands-on experience in programme controls, risk management, stakeholder engagement, scheduling, governance and project reporting, while contributing to the successful delivery of the Fens and Lincolnshire Reservoirs. Through a variety of placements across the programme, you'll develop the skills needed to manage complex projects safely, efficiently and collaboratively, helping turn strategic plans into real-world outcomes that benefit customers, communities and the environment.  Transformation Graduate As a Transformation Graduate within the Reservoirs Programme, you'll help shape how one of the largest infrastructure programmes in the UK evolves and delivers lasting value. Working with programme leaders, subject matter experts and delivery partners, you'll support initiatives that develop programme maturity, improve ways of working, strengthen governance, enable innovation and drive continuous improvement across the programme. You'll gain experience in change management, business improvement, digital transformation, organisational development and programme performance, helping teams adapt and respond to the challenges of delivering a complex, multi-billion-pound investment. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to programme-wide transformation while developing the skills needed to lead change and build future capability across a nationally significant project.  Business Strategy Graduate As a Business Strategy Graduate within the Reservoirs Programme, you'll help support the long-term planning and strategic decision-making that underpins one of the most important water infrastructure investments in the country's future. Working alongside senior leaders, strategy specialists and programme teams, you'll contribute to business planning, strategic analysis, governance, stakeholder engagement and investment decision-making. You'll help assess opportunities, risks and future challenges while supporting the development of strategies that balance customer needs, environmental responsibilities and regulatory requirements. Through exposure to a wide range of programme activities, you'll gain valuable experience in translating strategic vision into practical action, helping to ensure the Reservoirs Programme delivers lasting benefits for communities, the environment and future water resilience What you will bring We are looking for people who are curious, ambitious and ready to learn. Individuals who enjoy solving problems, working collaboratively and bringing different perspectives to the challenges we face. Most importantly, we're looking for graduates who want to help shape the future of water while developing a successful and rewarding career of their own. We welcome applicants who are excited about technology products and passionate about the water industry.  For this role, you’ll need to have obtained in the last 3 years or be studying towards a minimum 2:2 in any degree discipline and have graduated by September 2027 for the 2027 intake. Benefits Alongside a competitive salary, you'll receive a comprehensive health and wellbeing package, private healthcare, 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, and a double-matched pension scheme with up to 21% total contribution. We also offer an excellent family leave package, including enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave, helping you balance your career with the moments that matter most. Closing Date: 27th September 2026 

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Two-year Commercial Operations Graduate Programme offering two pathways: Graduate Construction Contract Specialist or Graduate Quantity Surveyor, supporting major water infrastructure and capital investment projects.Help shape the future of water, the environment and the communities we serve  With a plan worth over £11 billion of investment, we're building for better — for you, for the communities we serve, for our environment. As part of this we are looking for you to join Anglian Water's Graduate Programme and tackle some of the biggest environmental and infrastructure challenges facing the region. From climate resilience and major engineering projects to digital innovation and customer experience, you'll develop the skills, experience and support needed to become one of our future leaders or specialists. Your career path The water industry is changing rapidly, creating exciting opportunities for the next generation of talent. At Anglian Water, you'll work on real challenges that matter, developing expertise across your chosen profession while contributing to projects that support customers, communities and the environment. You'll learn from experienced colleagues, take on meaningful responsibility and build the skills, knowledge and confidence to shape your future career, while helping us shape the future of water. Professional Development & Memberships We're committed to helping you build a career, not just gain a job. Through our two-year graduate programme, you'll experience different placements, work on real business challenges and learn from experienced colleagues across the organisation. You'll have access to a wide range of development opportunities, support towards professional qualifications and funded membership of a relevant professional institution, helping you grow your expertise and achieve professional accreditation where appropriate.  Both roles offer the chance to develop your career while supporting the delivery of major infrastructure and capital investment projects across Anglian Water's investment programme. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, gain hands-on experience, and build the skills needed for a successful career within the construction and infrastructure sector.  Graduate Construction Contract Specialist As a Graduate Construction Contract Specialist, you'll support the commercial and contractual management of complex infrastructure projects. This role provides exposure to contract management, commercial strategy, procurement, risk management, dispute avoidance, and construction law.  Working with experienced contract specialists, you'll assist in the drafting, review, negotiation and administration of a wide range of agreements, including NEC contracts, framework agreements, development agreements and other specialist construction contracts. You'll gain valuable experience in contract governance, commercial risk assessment, procurement activities, stakeholder engagement, and resolving contractual challenges, while developing your legal, commercial and analytical skills. We're looking for graduates who are curious, motivated and keen to learn, with strong communication, analytical and problem-solving abilities.  You will hold, or be on track to achieve, a degree in Law, Construction Law or a related discipline and have an interest in pursuing a career in contract management within the construction and infrastructure sector.  Graduate Quantity Surveyor As a Graduate Quantity Surveyor, you'll play a key role in supporting the commercial delivery of construction and infrastructure projects. You'll gain practical experience in commercial management, cost control, procurement, contract administration and project reporting. Working alongside experienced Quantity Surveyors and commercial professionals, you'll support activities such as valuations, cost forecasting, subcontractor management and financial performance monitoring. This role will help you develop strong technical, commercial and stakeholder management skills while building a solid foundation for a career in quantity surveying.  We're looking for enthusiastic graduates with strong numerical, analytical and communication skills who are eager to learn and develop their careers. You will hold, or be on track to achieve, a degree in Quantity Surveying or a related construction, engineering or commercial discipline.  What We Offer Whichever role you join, you'll benefit from: Structured graduate development and training Mentoring from experienced industry specialists Exposure to major infrastructure and capital investment projects Professional development and support towards relevant accreditations Opportunities to build a rewarding long-term career within Anglian Water A collaborative, supportive and forward-thinking team environment  If you're looking to make a real impact while developing your professional skills on projects that help shape the future of our region, we'd love to hear from you.  What you will bring We are looking for people who are curious, ambitious and ready to learn. Individuals who enjoy solving problems, working collaboratively and bringing different perspectives to the challenges we face. Most importantly, we're looking for graduates who want to help shape the future of water while developing a successful and rewarding career of their own. We welcome applicants who are excited about technology products and passionate about the water industry.  For this role, you’ll need to have obtained in the last 3 years or be studying towards a minimum 2:2, ideally in the preferred degree disciplines listed, and have graduated by September 2027 for the 2027 intake.  Benefits Alongside a competitive salary, you'll receive a comprehensive health and wellbeing package, private healthcare, 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, and a double-matched pension scheme with up to 21% total contribution. We also offer an excellent family leave package, including enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave, helping you balance your career with the moments that matter most.  Closing Date: 27th September 2026 

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