Graduate Materials Engineer

Anglian Water Group Ltd.; England; Híbrido; GBP 30 000 - 36 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Anglian Water offers a Graduate Materials Engineer position in Peterborough with hybrid working arrangements. You will join the Engineering team, working on major infrastructure projects and developing sustainable solutions for water infrastructure that protect resources and support communities.

The programme provides hands-on experience, mentoring, and opportunities to build technical knowledge while pursuing a long-term career path in Materials Engineering.

Qualificações

• A 2:2 degree or above in Materials Science or an Engineering related field or a relevant postgraduate qualification
• Good communication skills for presenting technical data, both in writing and orally
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as to take individual responsibility and make decisions
• Ability to apply scientific reasoning to industrial situations
• Good analytical skills and problem-solving ability
• Good knowledge of maths & science and IT skills
• The ability to prioritise and plan effectively
• An interest in infrastructure, construction or the built environment
• Creative, innovative, open to new ways of working

Conhecimentos

Teamwork

Communication

Analytical thinking

Mathematics

IT skills

Problem solving

Planning

Formação académica

2:2 degree in Materials Science or Engineering

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Graduate Materials Engineer Location: Peterborough/Hybrid Business Area: Anglian Water Engineering Start Date: September 2027 Salary: circa 33k

Start your career where you can make a difference Within Anglian Water's Engineering team, you'll have the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most ambitious water infrastructure projects, developing sustainable solutions that safeguard water supplies, protect the environment and support future generations. Join us and build a career where your ideas, innovation and technical skills can make a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

As a Graduate Materials Engineer you’ll be part of this exciting programme from the start, gaining hands-on experience across major infrastructure projects. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals building your knowledge, developing your skills and working towards a successful career in Materials Engineering. You’ll be supported throughout your development, with opportunities to build your technical knowledge, gain professional experience and work towards your longer-term career goals. You’ll need:

• A 2:2 degree or above in Materials Science or an Engineering related field or a relevant postgraduate qualification
• Good communication skills for presenting technical data, both in writing and orally, to colleagues from your discipline and others
• The ability to work as part of a team as well as to take individual responsibility and make decisions
• Ability to apply scientific reasoning to industrial situations
• Good analytical skills and problem-solving ability
• Good knowledge of maths & science and IT skills
• The ability to prioritise and plan effectively
• An interest in infrastructure, construction or the built environment
• Creative, innovative, open to new ways of working

We welcome applications from candidates outside the region who are willing and able to relocate or travel to Peterborough and the East Anglia Region.

Why this work matters

The water industry is facing significant challenges, from a changing climate and increasing demand to the need to protect the natural environment. The projects you’ll work on will play a part in maintaining and improving the infrastructure we rely on every day, while helping to use water responsibility. It’s an opportunity to develop a career in Materials Engineering while contributing to work that has a lasting impact on communities, customers and the environment. If you’re ready to start your career, learn from experienced professionals and build your future in a sector that really matters, we’d like to hear from you.

Right to Work in the UK

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role. Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Closing date: 22nd November 2026 Assessment Centre: Peterborough 25th January 2027

Inclusion is for everyone and we are an equal opportunity employer, which means we’ll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we’re committed to creating an environment where all our colleagues feel they belong. We are committed to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve in both our workforce and our supply chain partners to help us to understand and meet the needs of our customers. We are passionate and dedicated to the learning and development of our people, making sure they have the right skills and knowledge to be successful and to help achieve their potential. We want to give everyone equal access to our recruitment process.

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