Site Assurance Degree Apprentice

Anglian Water Services; Huntingdon; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stream platform

Private healthcare

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Double-matched pension up to 21%

Enhanced family leave

Job summary

Anglian Water is offering a Site Assurance Degree Apprentice Level 6 in the UK. The programme runs 3.5 years, with a base in Huntingdon and hybrid working up to 1–2 days remote. Salary is £24,558 per year, starting September 2027.

You will develop project management and site supervision skills, learning to oversee costs, timelines, safety and quality across capital projects and regional operations. The apprenticeship leads to a BSc (Hons) Construction Management.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 Maths and English.
• Evidence of a recognised built environment Level 4 qualification, eg Level 4 Construction Site Supervisor Apprenticeship, Construction Quantity Surveying Technician Apprenticeship, BTEC HNC in Construction or other construction or quantity surveying related HNC or CertHE (or equivalent).
• High level of self-motivation and willingness to learn.
• Analytical thinking, problem‑solving, and good communication skills.
• Organised, flexible, and able to manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop a full range of skills to manage construction projects and gain experience in site management.
• Learn to deliver projects safely, on time and within budget, including cost control and time management.
• Work within Central Services delivering safe, efficient and cost-effective services across Anglian Water.
• Support delivery of capital investment projects and coordination with asset maintenance teams.
• Collaborate with logistics, warehousing and regional distribution teams to support operations.

Skills

Maths and English (Level 2)

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Time management

Self-motivation

Education

Built environment Level 4 qualification

Job description

Site Assurance Degree Apprentice Level 6

£24,558

Start date: September 2027

Location: Lancaster House Head Office, Huntingdon. Please note role may take you to some locations across the region, so some flexibility is essential. Your base location will be Huntingdon, and we offer a flexible hybrid working approach, with the opportunity to work from home up to 1-2 days per week where business needs allow.

Help shape the future of water, the environment and the communities we serve

With a current investment plan worth over £11 billion, we’re building for better — for you, for the communities we serve, for our environment. As part of this we are looking for candidates to join Anglian Water’s Degree Apprentice Programme and tackle some of the biggest environmental and infrastructure challenges facing the region. From climate resilience and major engineering projects to digital innovation and customer experience, you’ll develop the skills, experience and support needed to become one of our future leaders or specialists.

Your programme

What you’ll be doing

You will develop a full range of skills to efficiently and effectively manage construction projects. They’ll gain experience in all aspects of site management, making a real impact on your projects.

It will prepare you to deliver projects safely, on time and within budget. They’ll learn to oversee cost control, time management, safe systems of work, and quality standards. Considering environmental impact and community relationships.

The apprenticeship is developed around the Government-approved construction management trailblazer standard. This ensures that you will gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours defined by industry employers.

Working within Central Services, you’ll be part of a team that delivers safe, efficient and cost-effective services across Anglian Water. Supporting colleagues throughout the business, Central Services plays a critical role in enabling the delivery of our business plan objectives and ensuring our people, assets and operations can perform at their best.

What you could be involved with:

• Supporting the delivery of capital investment projects, including project management activities and urgent infrastructure schemes.

• Working with asset maintenance teams to ensure our facilities and operational assets remain safe, reliable and effective.

• Contributing to facilities and estates projects, helping manage workplaces, accommodation and maintenance services across the region.

• Supporting fleet operations, ensuring vehicles, plant and equipment are available, compliant and ready to support frontline teams.

• Working alongside logistics teams responsible for warehousing, materials management, emergency response activities and regional distribution services.

• Collaborating with colleagues and external partners to deliver services that support operational performance and business objectives.

This programme offers a unique opportunity to understand the breadth of services that underpin Anglian Water’s operations while developing the skills, knowledge and experience needed to build a successful career within the business.

What you will bring

We are looking for people who are curious, ambitious and ready to learn. Individuals who enjoy solving problems, working collaboratively and bringing different perspectives to the challenges we face. Most importantly, we’re looking for apprentices who want to help shape the future of water while developing a successful and rewarding career of their own.

For this role you will need:

• Minimum Level 2 Maths and English.*

• Evidence of a recognised built environment Level 4 qualification, eg Level 4 Construction Site Supervisor Apprenticeship, Construction Quantity Surveying Technician Apprenticeship, BTEC HNC in Construction or other construction or quantity surveying related HNC or CertHE (or equivalent).

• High level of self-motivation and willingness to learn.

• Analytical thinking, problem‑solving, and good communication skills.

• Organised, flexible, and able to manage time effectively.

In the 3 and a half year degree apprenticeship you will be awarded BSc (Hons) Construction Management

Benefits of joining Anglian Water

Starting your career brings exciting opportunities and new responsibilities. That’s why we provide access to Stream, a financial wellbeing platform designed to help you make the most of your money. From workplace savings and budgeting tools to financial education, rewards and cashback offers, you’ll have access to practical support that helps you build strong financial habits from day one

Alongside this we offer a competitive salary, you’ll receive a comprehensive health and wellbeing package, private healthcare, 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, and a double‑matched pension scheme with up to 21% total contribution. We also offer an excellent family leave package, including enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave, helping you balance your career with the moments that matter most.

Closing date: 15th November 2026

Right to Work in the UK: To be considered for this role, you must already have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.