Project Management (Programme Development) Graduate, Peterborough

Project Manager Graduate
Strategic Asset Management – Programme Development
Salary: £32,000
Start date: September 2026

Location: Successful Graduate will be based from Peterborough (Thorpe Wood House office) twice a week and should be able to travel around the 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.  

Are you ready to help deliver some of the most innovative and impactful infrastructure projects in the UK water sector?

Join Anglian Water’s Project Management Graduate Programme and play a key role in shaping the future of water resources in the East of England. As part of our draft Water Resources Management Plan 2024, we’ve identified significant long-term challenges in meeting water demand across our region. To address this, we’re developing:

• Two desalination plants in Lincolnshire and Norfolk

• An Advanced Water Recycling (AWR) plant in Colchester

To lead the early development of these and other major infrastructure projects, we’ve established a new team: Programme Development. This team is responsible for driving projects from initial concept through to handover for delivery – a truly unique opportunity to be part of something transformative.

As a  Project Manager Graduate, you’ll be at the heart of our major infrastructure programme, supporting the early development of complex, high-impact projects. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals to ensure deliverables are met on time, within budget, and to a high standard.

• Managing consultants and collaborating with stakeholders and operational teams

• Driving external governance processes with regulators

• Engaging with academic partners to explore new technologies and best practices

• Identifying and managing risks and opportunities

• Producing comprehensive reports to track progress and inform decision-making

Who We’re Looking For:

• A recent graduate (or soon-to-be graduate) in a relevant discipline 2:2 or above.

• Passionate about infrastructure, sustainability, and making a difference

• A confident communicator and collaborator

• Organised, proactive, and eager to learn

• 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

• 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 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? 

• 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.