Project Management (Reservoirs) Graduate

Project Management Graduate
Strategic Asset Management Project Management Team (Reservoirs)
Salary:32000
Start date: September 2026
Location: Successful graduate will be based from Peterborough (Worldwide House office) with occasional travel to our London hub (Kings Cross) one of our construction sites or a partner office. Please note your placements may vary across the region and departments so flexibility is essential.

When applying please submit your CV along with a supporting document answering the questions at the bottom of this advert as we would love to hear how your values align with ours. Applications without a supporting document will not be considered.

Kickstart your career within ourProject Management Graduate Programmeand take part in one of the most ambitious infrastructure programmes in the UK water sector.

TheReservoirs Programmeis aNationally Significant Infrastructure Project delivering two major raw water reservoirs - Fens and Lincs Reservoirs - along with their associated infrastructure. These projects are critical to securing sustainable water supplies for generations across the East of England and East Midlands. As part of this nationally significant infrastructure project youll help shape critical infrastructure and contribute to the strategy for the construction of the Reservoirs.

As aGraduate Project Manager youll be embedded within ourProgramme Management Teamfrom day one working alongside expert partners and gaining hands-on experience in:

• Planning and stakeholder engagement

• Risk management and project delivery

• Development Consent Order (DCO) process

• Construction planning and programme controls

Youll rotate across key workstreams including design and engineering environment land and property legal planning commercial finance and procurement. Youll gain hands-on experience across these workstreams developing a broad skill set through a project management lens. Youll work alongside subject matter experts contributing to areas such as Construction Design and Management (CDM) health safety and wellbeing contract and commercial management change control cost forecasting budget tracking schedule management and quality assurance. This role offers exposure to both functional and technical disciplines making it ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment. If you enjoy problem solving have an eye for detail and the ability to see the bigger picture this opportunity is for you.

This is a unique chance to be part of the largest and most complex programme Anglian Water has ever undertaken.

Who Were Looking For:

• Ideally a degree in a relevant discipline such asProject Management or a related STEM subject 2:2 or above

• An outgoing natural leader with strong people skills and the ability to multitask effectively.

• Strongcommunication and interpersonal skillsto work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders

• A proactive and curious mindset with a willingness tolearn adapt and contribute

• An eye for detailand the ability tosee the bigger picture

• Excellentorganisation and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities

• A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for working inmultidisciplinary teams

What youll gain:

• A structured 2-year graduate development programme with rotational placements

• Hands-on experience in operations leadership and project delivery

• Mentoring and support from experienced professionals

• Opportunities to gain professional qualifications

• A career with purpose in a forward-thinking values-driven organisation

Benefits:

• A health and wellbeing package designed to support your mental and physical health

• 25 Days Annual Leave Bank Holidays

• Double Matched Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (up to 18% total)

• Private Healthcare

• An excellent Family Leave package to help you support your family including fantastic maternity paternity and shared parental leave policies.

Ready to Make a Splash

Please apply below remembering to submit your CV along with a supporting document that responds to the questions below where applicable please give examples.

• What motivates you to join Anglian Water as a graduate and how do you see yourself growing into a leadership role that reflects our values of building trust doing the right thing and always exploring

• Describe a time when you took the lead on a project task or initiative.

• Tell us about a time when you helped build trust within a team or group.

• Leaders at Anglian Water are always exploring and seeking better ways to do things. Can you share an example of when you introduced a new idea challenged the status quo or adapted to change

• Customer service is a key part of leadership at Anglian Water. What does great customer service mean to you and how have you demonstrated it in a way that reflects our values especially building trust and doing the right thing

• Tell us about a time when you made a choice that helped improve health safety or wellbeing - this could be for yourself or others. How did your actions reflect our core values.