Project Manager (Environment & Planning) Graduate

Environment & Planning Graduate
Strategic Asset Management - Environment & Planning
Salary:32000
Start date: September 2026
Location: Successful graduate will be required to work from Peterborough office (Thorpe Wood House) with requirement to travel across Anglian Water region as . 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.

At Anglian Water were proud to be at the forefront of environmental stewardship and sustainable infrastructure. As one of the UKs largest water and water recycling companies we serve over six million customers and are committed to protecting our regions unique natural environment. Our work goes beyond water were shaping the future of sustainable living supporting biodiversity and driving innovation in everything we do.

Joining our graduate programme means becoming part of a purpose-driven organisation that values collaboration continuous improvement and leadership at every level.

As a graduate in our Environment & Planning team youll play a key role in shaping the environmental and planning aspects of major infrastructure projects. Youll work independently and collaboratively to solve complex challenges influence sustainable design and support our long-term environmental strategy.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your leadership skills apply critical thinking and contribute to projects that make a real difference to communities and ecosystems.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Working closely with stakeholders including Local Planning Authorities communities and key environmental organisations.

• Coordination and production of technical environmental and planning reports.

• Working closely alongside the design team to influence design and construction from an environmental and sustainability perspective.

• Assisting with the management of the environmental and consenting programme and budget.

• Assisting the Senior Environment Lead in developing and driving the Environment Strategy.

• Developing scopes of work for consultants.

• Coordinating multdisciplinary teams from multiple organisations.

Who Were Looking For:

• A degree in a relevant discipline such asProject Management Engineering Environmental Science Geography or a related STEM subject 2:2 or above

• A genuine interest ininfrastructure environmental improvement and sustainable development

• A confident communicator and collaborator

• Organised proactive and eager to learn

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

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

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.

Closing Date: Sunday 21st September 2025

Assessment Centres (in Person): Friday 17th October at Thorpe Wood House in Peterborough