The UK water industry is responsible for supplying drinking water and treating wastewater. It comprises numerous regional water companies that service their specific geographic areas. The sector faces challenges such as aging infrastructure, climate change, and population growth, necessitating continuous investment and innovation. If you are interested in working to contribute to public health, environmental improvement and a technical industry, there are plenty of companies that offer early careers opportunities for you to explore.
1. Thames Water
Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, engaging with at least 16 million people every year. They offer a wide range of early careers opportunities from apprenticeships, graduates and summer interns.
https://careers.thameswater.co.uk/our-roles/early-careers/
2. Affinity Water
Affintiy covers the supply of drinking water to 3.8 million people in London, eastern and southern eastern England. Affinity Water offers graduate scheme at their Hatfield with the opportunity to work across various supply sites.
https://www.affinitywatercareers.co.uk/pages/our-graduate-scheme
3. Ofwat
Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, is the body responsible for the regulation of the water and sewerage industry in the England and Wales. Ofwat offers degree apprenticeships and graduate development programmes.
https://www.ofwat.gov.uk/early-careers/
4. United Utilities
United Utilies provides water and wastewater services in the North West of England. They offer internships, apprenticeships and graduate opportunities
https://www.unitedutilities.com/corporate/careers/
5. Scottish Water
Scottish Water is the main water and sewerage service supplier in Scotland. The company is run by the Scottish Government. They offer apprenticeships, graduate programmes and internships.
https://www.scottishwater.co.uk/en/About-Us/Careers
