Graduate Hydraulic Modeller

Graduate Hydraulic Modeller

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At Severn Trent we believe everyone deserves more. More care for the environment more sustainable initiatives and more support for the communities we serve. Thats why were on a mission to deliver bigger and better things and we need passionate graduates like you to help us achieve our goals.

Our people and culture are the heart of our success. Were proud to be in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. With nearly 10000 dedicated colleagues were looking for more brilliant people who are eager to turn challenges into opportunities for a better future.

If youre excited to learn and ready to make a real impact we want you on our team.

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Severn Trent is a FTSE 100 company and one of the only ones outside London to have an all-encompassing Hydraulic Modelling department.

We welcome all graduates from diverse backgrounds as we know diverse minds bring new ideas and a different way of thinking. We are looking for someone who wants to build their career with us and grasp new opportunities and in return we will support you with varied experiences training and development to provide a grounding for your future career.

HOW WILL THE PROGRAMME WORK

You will be based at Raynesway in Derby the heart of our operating patch. The programme requires you to complete placements throughout your time in the role gaining exposure in different areas of the department so that you are equipped with the right skills to build your career here at Severn Trent.

In this exciting programme you will have the chance to discuss your development and career ambitions in your 1-1 meetings with business leads mentors a study buddy the cohort leader and the New Talent Team.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

As a Graduate Hydraulic Modeller youhave the opportunity toshape water infrastructure for growing communities through planning and delivering a variety of solutions for ambitious and complex housing and industrial developments. Through structured training anddevelopmentwe will build your expertise in hydraulic modelling giving exposure to diverse projects with real impact on communities and providing opportunities to work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. You will apply hydraulic modelling techniques to real-world challenges ensuring efficient and sustainable water systems collaborating with engineers planners and developers to integrate hydraulic considerations into development plans preparing and presenting technical reports and insights to stakeholders supporting project planning by assessing network capacity and performance analysing data from multiple sources including GIS platforms to provide recommendations that meet environmental and company standards delivering tailored solutions for unique locations and customer needs.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We want our employees to care and to have a genuine passion for what we do as a business. We need people who want to make a difference in providing a vital service to our customers now and for the long-term.

If you have the passion to succeed that we see in our graduates every day youll be a great match for our programme. Wed love you to be someone with:

• Stronganalytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication interpersonal and teamwork abilities
• Attention to detailand accurate record keeping
• Stakeholder Management (Internal and external)
• Understanding / basic experience of modelling software and GIS packages
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Solution Mindset
• Decision making and risk calculation

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

Our New Talent Team will guide you and support you every step of the way. Furthermore your line manager mentor and graduate buddy will be there to help you in making sure you reach your full potential here at Severn Trent.

Location: Raynesway Derby DE21 7BE

Programme Duration: 27 months

Starting Salary: 31500

Entry Criteria: STEM Degree or similar degree with STEM elements.

Driving Requirements: It is essential you have a full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle upon starting this role.

HOW WELL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU IN RETURN

Its not just a job youll get here; youll get a career too. We have a range of benefits that reward and recognise great work and award-winning training to ensure you reach your potential. And well also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the community in which we live.

Here are some of our favourites:

• 28 days holiday bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to 2225 which is subject to eligibility)
• Leading pension scheme we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our Academy
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family friendly policies
• Two paid volunteering days per year

As if that isnt enough youll receive an annual salary increase whilst youre on programme and youll also get an increase when you move into your first job.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

At Severn Trent we are passionate about our people. We want to make sure that we continue to foster a more diverse inclusive and cohesive culture that represents the communities and customers we serve. Were making sure we keep up the progress with our wonderful working groups LGBTQ Women in Operations & STEM Disability and Ethnicity who help us with our out more aboutour commitments to Diversity and Inclusionat Severn Trent.

LETS GO

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We cant wait to hear from you.

• Roles close on 13th January at Midday (12pm)
• Check your diary face to face assessments will run from through February and March 2026
• Estimated start date- September 2026

To find out more about working with us search #LifeatSevernTrent on social media.

In accordance with Home Office guidance successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. We have assessed this programme and do not consider that we would be able to sponsor a successful candidate under the Skilled Worker route as the role does not meet the relevant Home Office criteria; the successful candidate must be able therefore to demonstrate right to work without Severn Trent sponsorship.