Environmental Graduate: Shape Sustainable Water Solutions

United Utilities; England; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

30 days after 4 years + bank holidays

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Up to 14% employer pension

Wellbeing programmes and mentors

Driving lesson/tests contribution up t

Job summary

United Utilities is offering an Environmental Graduate position in the Asset Management team based at Lingley Mere. The scheme lasts three years, with hands-on experience across environmental disciplines and a clear path to leadership in operations, technical, or people roles.

You’ll gain exposure to regulatory obligations, planning, and cross-functional collaboration. The role requires a 2:1 degree in an environmental field, strong communication skills, a collaborative approach, and a full UK

Qualifications

• 2:1 degree in environmental planning, geography or science-based field (or similar)
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with diverse colleagues
• Collaborative mindset with ability to build relationships across teams
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with willingness to tackle new challenges
• Ability to take ownership of development and seek opportunities
• Full UK driving licence by programme start

Responsibilities

• Contributing to long-term environmental planning and strategy
• Working with environmental specialists to meet commitments and regulatory obligations
• Developing knowledge of environmental legislation and how regulation influences work
• Collaborating with operations, engineering and planning teams to inform decisions
• Developing technical expertise, professional skills and industry knowledge during the graduate programme

Skills

Strong communication

Collaborative mindset

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Independence

Flexibility

Driving licence

Stakeholder engagement

Education

2:1 degree in environmental planning/geography/science

Job description

United Utilities is offering an Environmental Graduate position in the Asset Management team based at Lingley Mere. The scheme lasts three years, with hands-on experience across environmental disciplines and a clear path to leadership in operations, technical, or people roles.

You’ll gain exposure to regulatory obligations, planning, and cross-functional collaboration. The role requires a 2:1 degree in an environmental field, strong communication skills, a collaborative approach, and a full UK