Environmental Specialist Graduate

Yorkshire Water; Bradford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility provider in the UK offers a Graduate Scheme for an Environmental Specialist. You will provide expert environmental advice, develop training, and engage in initiatives to improve environmental performance. A £32,000 starting salary, increasing to £37,000, with additional benefits such as flexible training opportunities and a supportive work environment await the successful candidate.

Benefits

£2,000 signing bonus

Annual bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Wellness day

Pension with up to 12% company contribution

Health cash plan

Qualifications

• 2:1 in Environmental degree (e.g., Environmental Science or Geography) required.
• Knowledge of relevant environmental issues and associated regulation.
• Self-motivated individual with excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert environmental advice to raw water and water production teams.
• Develop environmental training and initiatives to improve performance.
• Attend forums to improve awareness and manage policies.

Skills

Team player

Organizational skills

Knowledge of environmental issues

Education

2:1 in Environmental Science or Geography

Job description

Overview

Yorkshire Water Graduate Scheme - Environmental Specialist Graduate

Salary & Benefits

• Starting salary: £32,000, rising to £37,000 by end of year 2
• Extras: £2,000 signing bonus, annual bonus, 25 days holiday + bank holidays + wellness day
• Pension: Up to 12% company contribution
• Life assurance: 4x pensionable salary
• Permanant substantive role offer upon completion of programme subject to performance

Flexible Benefits Package

Includes health cash plan, critical illness and dental insurance, life assurance flex (with partner cover), retail discounts, online GP access, cycle-to-work scheme, gym membership savings, and more.

Location: West Yorkshire with requirement for flexible travel across Yorkshire & Humber.

Work type: 37 hours per week between a working window of 8:00am-6:00pm Monday - Friday

Your Graduate Programme

Our two-year programme offers five placements across your allocated business area, complemented by a choice of placements to suit your personal development needs in core functions such as Finance, Health & Safety, People, and Procurement, enabling you to have a balanced understanding of the business. You'll gain hands-on experience, technical and leadership training, and support from mentors, managers, graduate alumni, and our Early in Careers team to support you from the day you make the decision to join us.

By the end of the scheme, you'll be ready to step into a permanent role and make a lasting impact.

Your Team

The Environment & Compliance team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. Our team works on environmental matters relating to clean water production assets as we strive for 100% compliance. We work collaboratively with the operational teams and the Environment Agency on specific issues related to abstraction, reservoir compensation, discharges to the environment, pollution and clean water sludges, to drive improvements and ensure that any adverse impacts are managed effectively and mitigated.

Where you\'ll fit in

As a Graduate - Environmental Specialist, you will:

• Provide expert environmental advice to our raw water and water production teams.
• Develop and support delivery of environmental training and initiatives to improve environmental performance.
• Attend environmental forums, to improve awareness, promote site specific improvements and develop/update existing IMS policies and procedures.
• Provide environmental technical support in the management of incidents and 'near misses' relating to clean water assets.
• Work with the YW Permitting team to secure appropriate environmental permits for clean water activities, to minimise risk to the business and the environment.
• Work with key stakeholders, both internal & external, maintaining effective communication, positive relationships, and manage expectations.

What you need to be successful

• 2:1 - Environmental degree (e.g. Environmental Science or Geography)
• Knowledge of relevant environmental issues and associated regulation
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic team player with excellent organisational skills
• Full driving licence (no more than 6 points)
• Access to a vehicle

Key Dates

Closing date: 9th November 2025

Assessment Centres: Between 17 November 2025 to 5th December 2025

Start date: 14th September 2026

We\'re proud to serve Yorkshire and are committed to building a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects our communities. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Successful candidates will undergo pre-employment checks, including a Basic Disclosure via a third-party provider. Some roles may also require Counter Terrorist or Security Check clearance.

Kelda Group reserve the right to close applications early, so we recommend applying as soon as possible.

What\'s in it for you?

Career enhancement and development, colleague well-being and a genuinely positive work experience for all are key priorities. We are continuously evolving and improving our ways of working and you will support us in achieving our vision of 'taking responsibility for the water environment for good'.

If you feel this opportunity is suitable and you match the skills required, then please apply online and complete the application process.

The Kelda Group provides water and sewerage services to domestic and business customers across the UK, including Yorkshire Water, Loop Customer Management Ltd, Kelda Water Services (KWS), Kelda Group values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, religion or belief and trade union membership.

We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.