Scientist Graduate

Start date:September 2027

Location:Based across the Anglian Water region, with placements and potential permanent opportunities at our hubs in Lincoln, Huntingdon,Norwichand Peterborough.Please note your placementsand finalrolemay vary across the region anddepartments,so flexibility isessential.

Help shape the future of water, theenvironmentand the communities we serve

With a plan worth over £11billionof investment,we'rebuilding for better — for you, for the communities we serve, for our environment. As part of this we are looking for you to join Anglian Water's Graduate Programme and tackle some of the biggest environmental and infrastructure challenges facing the region. From climate resilience and major engineering projects to digital innovation and customer experience,you'lldevelop the skills, experience and support needed to become one of our future leaders or specialists.

Your career path

The water industry is changing rapidly, creating exciting opportunities for the next generation of talent. At Anglian Water,you'llwork onreal challengesthat matter, developingexpertiseacross your chosen profession while contributing to projects that support customers,communitiesand the environment.

You'lllearn from experienced colleagues, take on meaningfulresponsibilityand build the skills,knowledgeand confidence to shape your future career, while helping us shape the future of water.

To find out more from ourrecentgraduatespleasevisit ourAnglian Water careerspage:Graduates - Anglian Water Careers

Professional Development & Memberships

We'recommitted to helping you build a career, not just gain a job. Through our two-year graduate programme,you'llexperience different placements, work onreal businesschallengesand learn from experienced colleagues across the organisation.You'llhave access to a wide range of development opportunities, support towards professional qualifications and funded membership of a relevant professional institution, helping you grow yourexpertiseand achieve professional accreditation whereappropriate.

Your programme

Working within Science,you'llhave the opportunity to experience the complete water journey, from source to tap and seeing first-hand how science underpins everything we do.You'llwork alongside our Sampling teams, who collect thousands of samples every day tomonitorthe quality of our environment and ensure the water reaching customers' homes is safe and of the highest standard. You'll also gain experience in our laboratory,where we are continually exploring new and innovative ways to improve our capabilities, ensuring we use the most effective technologies and analytical instruments to deliver high-quality scientific results, thatsupport both day-to-day operations and major investment programmes across the region.

As you develop your understanding of the business,you'llhave the chance to work with our Process Science teams, whoseexpertisehelps optimise treatment processes, support major infrastructureprojectsandprovidecritical advice to operational teams. Their work ensures we make the right decisions at the right time to protect water quality, safeguard theenvironmentand deliver the best outcomes for customers.

You'llalso gain exposure to our Strategic Science and Reporting & Analytics teams, offering a unique insight into the future of the water industry. Strategic Science works at the forefront of major capital programmes and once-in-a-generation investments that will shape our region for decades to come, while Reporting & Analytics transforms complex data into meaningful insights that drive evidence-based decisions. Whether your interests are in environmental science, laboratory analysis, process optimisation, infrastructureprojectsor data analytics, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact while building experience across a wide range of scientific disciplines.

What you will bring

We are looking for people who are curious,ambitiousand ready to learn. Individuals who enjoy solving problems, workingcollaborativelyand bringing different perspectives to the challenges we face. Most importantly,we'relooking for graduates who want to help shape the future of water while developing a successful and rewarding career of their own.We welcome applicants who are excited abouttechnology productsand passionate about the water industry.

For this role,you’llneed to have obtained in the last 3 years or be studying towards a minimum 2:2 in any degree discipline and have graduated by September 2027 for the 2027 intake.We're particularly interested in candidates from Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Geography, Physics, and related degree backgrounds, although we'll also consider applicants who can demonstrate a strong interest and passion for these areas through relevant experience, projects, or activities showcased in their application.

Benefits

Alongside a competitive salary,you'llreceive a comprehensive health and wellbeing package, private healthcare, 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, and a double-matched pension scheme with up to 21% total contribution. We also offer an excellent family leave package, including enhanced maternity,paternityand shared parental leave, helping you balance your career with the moments that matter most.

Closing Date:27th September 2026

Site Tour:Thursday15thOctober ORMonday19thOctober2026at our Central Laboratory, Huntingdon

Assessment Centre(in Person):Thursday 5thNovember2026at our Head office in Huntingdon