Technical Engineering Graduate (Reservoirs)

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

Location:   Successful graduate will be based   from   Peterborough with occasional travel to our London hub (Kings Cross), one of our construction sites or a partner office. Please note your placements 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 :   Careers - Anglian Water - Join us and be part of the change

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 the Reservoirs Programme you will   gain expo sure to a wide range of technical activities supporting the design and engineering of nationally significant   infrastructure projects .

You'll   be involved in:

- Supporting the management of   design and engineering activities with our   strategic suppl iers

- Supporting   definition   of project   requirements,   scope,   assumptions   and basis of design

- Supporting development and agreement of technical justifications and evidencing of project technical decisions

- Supporting survey scope development and implementation

- Supporting technical assurance activities

- Assisting   with the preparation of reports and presentations for senior stakeholders

- Working collaboratively with   teams across the   programme,   including   project management, site delivery,   stakeholder,   legal , planning, consenting   teams

Throughout the programme,   you'll   receive structured development, mentoring and hands-on experience across  a range of technical areas .

We're   particularly interested in candidates who   demonstrate   strong  technical understanding, problem solving  skills,   organisational skills,   excellent   communication   and relationship-building abilities .

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.

You will have achieved, or be working towards, an Engineering degree in any discipline, including Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Process, or a related engineering field.

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

Site Tour:   26 th   and 28 th   October, at our Lincs site. This is an opportunity to learn more about the role, meet colleagues, and gain first-hand insight into the work   you'll   be doing.

Assessment   Centres   (in Person) :   11 th   or 13 th   November at our Lancaster House office, Huntingdon