Scientist Graduate

Salary:  £33,000 , Permanent role.  
Start date:   September 202 7

Location:   Based across the Anglian Water region, with placements and potential permanent opportunities at our hubs in Lincoln, Huntingdon,   Norwich   and Peterborough.   Please note your placements   and final   role   may vary across the region and   departments,   so flexibility is   essential .

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 par t 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.

To fin d out more f rom our   rec ent   graduates   ple ase   visit ou r   Angl ian Wate r career s   page :   Graduates - Anglian Water Careers

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

Working within Science,   you'll   have the opportunity to experience the complete water journey, from source to tap and seeing first-hand how science underpins everything we do.   You'll   work alongside our Sampling teams, who collect thousands of samples every day to   monitor   the quality of our environment and ensure the water reaching customers' homes is safe and of the highest standard. You'll also gain experience in our laboratory,   where we are continually exploring new and innovative ways to improve our capabilities, ensuring we use the most effective technologies and analytical instruments to deliver high-quality scientific results, that   support both day-to-day operations and major investment programmes across the region.

As you develop your understanding of the business,   you'll   have the chance to work with our Process Science teams, whose   expertise   helps optimise treatment processes, support major infrastructure   projects   and   provide   critical advice to operational teams. Their work ensures we make the right decisions at the right time to protect water quality, safeguard the   environment   and deliver the best outcomes for customers.

You'll   also gain exposure to our Strategic Science and Reporting & Analytics teams, offering a unique insight into the future of the water industry. Strategic Science works at the forefront of major capital programmes and once-in-a-generation investments that will shape our region for decades to come, while Reporting & Analytics transforms complex data into meaningful insights that drive evidence-based decisions. Whether your interests are in environmental science, laboratory analysis, process optimisation, infrastructure   projects   or data analytics, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact while building experience across a wide range of scientific disciplines.

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   t echnology 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.   We're particularly interested in candidates from Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Geography, Physics, and related degree backgrounds, although we'll also consider applicants who can demonstrate a strong interest and passion for these areas through relevant experience, projects, or activities showcased in their application.

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

Site Tour :   Thursda y   15 th   October OR   Monday   19 th   October   2026   at our Central Laboratory, Huntingdon

Assessment Centre   (in Person):   Thursday 5 th   November   2026   at our Head office in Huntingdon