Graduate Planner (Beckton)

MWH Treatment; Barking; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Gym memberships

Cycle to work

Employee assistance

Sports & social club

Job summary

MWH Treatment invites graduates to join its 2027 intake. The programme is designed to develop professional capability in planning and project delivery within a safety‑mocused environment.

You will rotate between design and on-site experience, building stakeholder relationships and contributing to continuous improvement. The three‑year structured programme includes mentorship, formal training plans, and UK‑wide networking opportunities, with hybrid working and competitive starting salary.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or related discipline required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills essential.
• Demonstrates willingness to learn and develop.
• Ability to work collaboratively within diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Support project and business objectives.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Prepare and maintain documentation and reports.
• Build effective stakeholder relationships.
• Participate in training and development activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Engineering degree

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

Engineering degree (2:2 or above)

Job description

We're looking for graduates for the 2027 intake, who are curious, collaborative and keen to build a career in Planning and who enjoy working with people, solving problems and learning new things!

It's your career, let's shape it together!

The graduate programme is tailored to your needs with a flexible and varied learning environment, you'll feel empowered to make decisions and harness your knowledge and practical skills. The sky's the limit!

Purpose of Role

To develop professional capability through the MWH Treatment Graduate Programme while supporting the successful delivery of business and project objectives in a collaborative, inclusive and safety-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support project and business objectives.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Prepare and maintain documentation and reports.
• Build effective stakeholder relationships.
• Participate in training and development activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Graduate Programme

Our Graduate Programme is shaped to enable you to successfully achieve professional status with the relevant professional institutions, whilst giving you exposure to everything you need to start your career on a successful path.

• A committed and structured three-year Graduate Programme.
• Mentorship dedicated to you to support your career
• A structured training plan.
• UK wide program with opportunities to network with your peers
• An opportunity to rotate in both design and build (hands on site experience)
• Practical, on the job training within your team of industry experts.

What's in it for me?

• A Competitive Starting Salary
• 6 Monthly Salary Increases, Rewarding Your Commitment To Your Development And Training
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (With An Additional 5 Days Available To Buy)
• Some Flexibility With Hybrid Working
• Competitive And Flexible Contribution Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Gym Memberships
• Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Scheme - Free Mental Health Support, Financial Advice
• And Many More Benefits Including Sports And Social Club Membership

Sounding Good?

Person Specification

Essential

• Degree in Engineering or a related discipline (2:2 or above, or expected to achieve).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn and develop.
• Ability to work collaboratively within diverse teams.

Desirable

• Placement, internship or relevant industry experience.

Additional Information

We welcome applications from candidates outside the region who are willing and able to relocate or travel to Beckton and the Thames Water Region.

Right to Work in the UK

Please note that due to Home Office rules and requirements, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at any stage during this three-year programme