Graduate Site Engineer

Anglian Water Group Ltd.; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglian Water Group Ltd. is launching a Graduate Site Engineer programme for the East Anglia region, starting September 2027.

You’ll gain hands-on experience across major infrastructure projects, working with experienced engineers to develop your skills and build a solid foundation for a career in civil and process engineering. The role focuses on supporting site activities, learning CAD/BIM, organisational skills, and collaboration with Alliance teams and the client.

Qualifications

• A 2:2 degree or above.
• BEng or MEng/MSc in a relevant discipline.
• CAD & BIM proficiency.
• Detailed technical knowledge.
• Knowledge of inter-related engineering disciplines.
• To be able to work in an open and collaborative way—practice integrated working with all Alliance teams and the client.

Skills

CAD & BIM

Collaborative working

Organizational skills

Driving licence

Willingness to travel

Education

BEng or MEng/MSc in a relevant discipline

2:2 degree or above

Job description

Graduate Site Engineer Location: East Anglia Region Business Area: @one Alliance Start Date: September 2027 Salary: dependent on experience and skills Start your career where you can make a difference Within Anglian Water's @one Alliance, we bring together eight leading organisations to deliver Anglian Water’s capital investment programme across the East of England. Together, we’re delivering projects to help protect and improve one of the UK’s most important resources - water. As a Graduate Site Engineer you’ll be part of this exciting programme from the start, gaining hands‑on experience of Process Engineering across major infrastructure projects. You’ll work alongside experienced Engineering professionals building your knowledge, developing your skills and working towards a successful career in Electrical 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.

What we’re looking for

• A 2:2 degree or above
• BEng or MEng/MSc in a relevant discipline
• CAD & BIM proficiency
• Detailed technical knowledge.
• Knowledge of inter‑related engineering disciplines
• To be able to work in an open and collaborative way- practice integrated working with all Alliance teams and the client
• Apply rigour to key projects and tasks that require accurate and timely delivery and decision making
• The ability to organise your workload and meet deadlines
• A collaborative approach and willingness to learn
• An interest in infrastructure, construction or the built environment
• A full UK driving licence and the ability to travel between sites across our 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 Site 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: 30th October 2026

Assessment Centre: 11th January 2027 in Peterborough

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.

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