Overview
Job Title: Project Management (Commercial Operations) Graduate
Project Management Graduate
Commercial Operations
Salary: £32,000
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 required. 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, we’re proud to be leading the way in sustainable water management. Serving over six million customers across the East of England, we’re committed to delivering innovative solutions that protect and enhance our region’s water resources. Our work goes beyond infrastructure, it’s about making a positive impact on communities, the environment, and future generations.
Join Anglian Water’s Project Management Graduate Programme and play a key role in delivering safe and effective maintenance and engineering services across Anglian Water. As part of Central Services, we provide a professional, high performing, collaborative and cost-effective service to our colleagues across the business and supporting them in delivery of our business plan objectives.
As a Project Manager Graduate, you’ll work with our capital investment and service delivery teams. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals to ensure deliverables are met on time, within budget, and to a high standard.
Your work will involve:
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Championing a culture of safety excellence, with full compliance to CDM regulations and industry-leading standards
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Delivery of efficient and effective risk reduction outcomes through structured and strategic investment processes.
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Managing contractors and collaborating with stakeholders and operational teams
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Identifying and managing risks and opportunities
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Preparation of accurate financial forecasts and reports to maintain strong commercial governance
Who We’re Looking For:
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A 2:22 or above degree in engineering is ideal, but we welcome applicants from all backgrounds who are excited and passionate about the water industry
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A genuine interest in infrastructure, environmental improvement, and sustainable development
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
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A proactive and curious mindset, with a willingness to learn, adapt, and contribute
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Excellent organisation and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
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A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for working in multidisciplinary teams
What you’ll gain:
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A structured 2-year graduate development programme with rotational placements
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Hands-on experience in operations, leadership, and project delivery
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Mentoring and support from experienced professionals
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Opportunities to gain professional qualifications
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A career with purpose in a forward-thinking, values-driven organisation
Benefits:
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A health and wellbeing package designed to support your mental and physical health
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25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
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Double Matched Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (up to 18% total)
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Private Healthcare
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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.
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What motivates you to join Anglian Water as a Project Management 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?
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Describe a time when you took the lead on a project, task, or initiative.
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Tell us about a time when you helped build trust within a team or group.
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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?
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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?
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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): Wednesday 22nd October 2025 at Lancaster House Head Office in Huntingdon
