SPA Graduate (Planner)

Anglian Water Services; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training

Support for accreditations

Real project experience

Job summary

Anglian Water Services is seeking a Graduate Planner in Peterborough (Hybrid). You will support the planning of a major potable water transfer project, assisting with programmes, milestones and lookaheads from day one.

We offer structured training, support for professional accreditations and real project experience across the SPA. A 2:2 or higher in a relevant field is required, along with strong analytical and communication skills and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Must hold a 2:2 degree or above in a relevant field.
• Interest in project controls, scheduling or infrastructure delivery.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills; able to learn quickly.
• Full UK driving licence, or working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and maintaining detailed programmes using planning software.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, delays or opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with engineers and project managers to coordinate milestones.
• Support reporting, dashboards and lookahead schedules.

Skills

Project controls

Scheduling

Infrastructure delivery

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Driving licence

Education

2:2 degree or above in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or related

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Graduate Planner

Location: Worldwide House, Peterborough (Hybrid)

Business Area: Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA)

Start Date: September 2027

Salary: dependent on experience and skills

Our mission is simple yet vital: To Make the East of England Resilient to the Effects of Drought, we’re leading the way to change that. Join us in shaping a sustainable future while being part of a team where everyone can thrive.

The Strategic Pipeline Alliance Project is at the exciting delivery stage, with additional projects lined up to undertake during AMP8. At SPA, we embrace innovation, digital technology, and collaboration with our partners, including Farrans, MMB, Costain and Jacobs.

About the Role:

Are you a graduate Planner ready to make a real-world impact? Join a growing team delivering an innovative and essential infrastructure project that will serve millions across East Anglia.

We are looking for a motivated Graduate Planner to support the programme planning of the delivery of Infrastructure and Non-Infrastructure elements of our major potable water transfer project. This is a unique opportunity to work collaboratively in a high-demand sector, developing this project that will protect the environment and support communities across the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the creation and maintenance of detailed project programmes using planning software (e.g. Primavera P6, MS Project)
• Monitor project progress and help identify risks, delays, or opportunities for improvement
• Work alongside engineers, project managers, and commercial teams to coordinate key milestones
• Support the production of reports, dashboards, and lookahead schedules
• Attend project meetings and contribute to short- and long-term planning activities
• Help ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to high-quality standards

What We’re Looking For:

• A 2:2 degree or above in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline
• A genuine interest in project controls, scheduling, or infrastructure delivery
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills
• A proactive, detail-driven approach and a willingness to learn
• Full UK driving licence (or working towards it)

What We Offer:

• Competitive graduate salary and benefits package
• Structured training and development programme
• We will support you achieve working towards your professional accreditations
• Real project experience from day one

Why Join the Strategic Pipeline Alliance?

We are more than just a delivery partner, we are agents of transformation, our employee value proposition to all of our employees is to be:

• United Through Purpose
• Talented, supportive team
• Countless opportunities
• Power in Partnership
• Shape The Future

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.

Right to Work in the UK
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Please note that this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker or Graduate visa routes

Closing date: 30th October 2026

Assessment Centre Day will be held on 15th January 2027