Water, Engineering, Science & Technology Professional Placement Programme

Ofwat (Water Services Regulation Authority); Park Central; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A government regulatory body in the UK is seeking a recent graduate or student to support water resource planning and management initiatives. The ideal candidate will work on developing policies that enhance asset resilience while contributing to environmental protection. Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to engage with various stakeholders are essential. The role offers a competitive remuneration package and supports professional development through flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive pension contributions

25 days annual leave increasing to 30

Flexible working arrangements

Development opportunities

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Currently studying or a recent graduate with a relevant degree.
• Good understanding of technical and engineering concepts.
• Strong motivation to work in a regulatory utility environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement policy and monitor company performance.
• Lead water resource management planning and innovation competition creation.
• Assess company submissions for water resource management plans.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Relevant degree in Maths, Science, Geography, Environmental Studies, Data or Engineering

Job description

About Ofwat

We are Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, a non‑ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales. Ofwat’s mission is to hold water companies to account, drive performance and ensure the sector delivers real value for customers, communities and the environment.

What you’ll do

• Develop and implement policy and monitor company performance in asset management maturity to support long‑term resilience.
• Lead water resource management planning, performance commitment assessments and innovation competition creation.
• Assess company submissions for water resource management plans, contribute to innovation challenge design and analyse data to support resilience planning.
• Support internal and external projects that protect the environment and secure resilient water supplies for millions of customers.

What you need

• Currently studying on a degree that includes a sandwich year or a recent graduate with a relevant degree in Maths, Science, Geography, Environmental studies, Data or Engineering.
• A good understanding of technical and engineering concepts and motivation to work in a regulatory utility environment.
• Critical thinking and application of technical knowledge to solve problems for customers and the environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence and build relationships with a range of stakeholders.

Why you should join

• Competitive pension contributions and 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 with service).
• Flexible working arrangements, fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies and up to 3 volunteering days per year.
• Regular development opportunities, health and wellbeing initiatives, cycle‑to‑work scheme and season ticket loan for home‑to‑office travel.
• Enabling a collaborative, inclusive and empowering culture where people are treated with respect and can deliver interesting and impactful work.

Equal Opportunities

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition. The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. All applicants with disabilities are invited to apply and will be assessed on minimum selection criteria.