Graduates and undergraduates

Our range of exciting graduate programmes take from 1 to 4 years. They're designed to give you a range of experience and skills to drive your career forward. Our graduates contribute to real change, helping us meet our bold ambitions.

We'll welcome you into our wonderful world of water. Every day you’ll take steps to make our small corner of the world that little bit better.

The start of a great career

Whether you're a graduate starting your career path or are looking for a year-in-industry placement, we have schemes for everyone.

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Our types of graduate and undergraduate programmes

Explore a diverse range of graduate and undergraduate programmes designed to develop future talent in key business, operational, and STEM areas.

Business

Programmes in business offer hands-on experience in areas such as finance, strategy, regulation, commercial operations, and project management, preparing graduates to drive growth and shape strategic decisions for the company.

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Operational

Our operational programmes develop future leaders by providing real-world exposure to frontline services, water and wastewater processes, and team leadership, all with a focus on serving communities and driving operational excellence.

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STEM

STEM roles include engineering, technology, data analysis, and process innovation, giving graduates the chance to solve technical challenges, deliver projects across the water network, and contribute to environmental and technological advancements.

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Year in Industry programmes

Strategy and Regulation

This 12-month program is across Economic Regulation, Strategy, Sustainability, and Transformation, giving you a real insight into our strategic business agendas.

Location: Coventry

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Mechanical Engineering Design

This 12-month program focuses on the design and mechanical elements of water and wastewater infrastructure across our Capital and Commercial teams.

Location: Derby

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Find out more and see all current vacancies on our application site.

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No such thing as a silly question

We embrace curiosity. It's one of our core values. If you've got any questions about any of our graduate schemes or apprenticeships, just get in touch with our team.

Email our Early Careers team