Environmental & Engineering Graduate Scheme Hatfield ·

Affinity Water Limited; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility provider is seeking candidates for its Graduate Environmental & Engineering Scheme based in Hatfield. This program aims to nurture the next generation of Engineers and Scientists, focusing on water sustainability and community impact. Successful applicants will rotate through departments, gaining hands-on experience and learning from industry experts. Candidates require a relevant degree and must demonstrate strong analytical skills and communication abilities. The scheme offers robust training and leadership development opportunities.

Benefits

Salary £30,139

Learning and development opportunities

Entry into the company annual bonus scheme

Annual leave from 23-27 days

Celebration Day leave

Double match pension scheme

Support for family benefits

Mental health support via Wellbeing Centre

Community volunteering days

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess a relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree for the role.
• Strong numerical fluency and analytical capabilities are essential.
• Applicants must have skills in technical report writing and excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Join the Graduate Scheme to rotate through various departments within the organization.
• Work on engineering problems ensuring sustainable water supply.
• Learn from industry leaders on topics concerning biodiversity and water resources.

Skills

Numerical fluency

Analytical capabilities

Technical report writing

Excellent communication

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography or Mathematics

Job description

Do you want to work for a company that provides an essential service to our customers and communities where you live?

Would you like to work for a company that truly cares for the environment and who are passionate about river restoration net zero and biodiversity?

Do you want to work somewhere where your technical and personal development is key to our success in solving engineering problems?

If these challenges excite you, then the Affinity Water Environmental & Engineering Graduate Scheme could be for you.

Check out the video above to hear what our current grads have to say!

We’re looking for candidates with the energy, drive, curiosity and motivation to challenge to become our next generation of Engineers, Scientists, Operational & Asset Managers and Data Scientists, working within our science, engineering and operational teams.

You’ll be using your academic and people skills to help us ensure that we can continue to supply our customers in our region with high quality, sustainable and affordable drinking water 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. You will be joining at an exciting time as we prepare to deliver our business plan for the next regulatory period. You will be part of the teams that are making decisions both today and making long-term decisions to get the best value-for-money for our customers and developing our long-term plans. We’re looking for candidates we can invest in for the long term, who’d like to learn and develop to take leadership roles within Affinity Water in the next 5 years.

With dedication and hard work, by the end of the programme, you’ll not only have a comprehensive overview of all aspects of your technical specialism, you’ll also have learned about other areas of our business, and you will be equipped with the key foundational skills & knowledge to have a successful career in Affinity Water.

You’ll be based at our head office in Hatfield but will also be travelling throughout our company area stretching from Dover in the south to Clacton in the east, as well as our home county regions in and around London.

What do you need to get the job?

As a Graduate we appreciate you won’t be the finished article just yet, but you will need to have a Bachelor or Master's degree in an Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography or Mathematics discipline. You will rotate through a number of departments within the organisation and get real insight and experience of Affinity Water.

You will also need to have strong numerical fluency, analytical capabilities and skills in technical report writing. Additionally, we want applicants who have a desire to understand complex projects and programmes, who are excellent communicators and who are curious.

Importantly, any successful applicant will also be interested in learning from technical and industry-leading experts on wide-ranging topics including improving biodiversity, managing water resources, asset health and resilience, water treatment technologies and processes and developing strategies to safeguard our company’s future. You’ll be motivated to seek professional development and accreditation with an appropriate professional body and find ways to put your learning into practice on a daily basis.

Ultimately, you’ll be on the fast-track to an mission-critical leadership role in an industry that’s trying to solve one of the major sustainable challenges of the 21st century, while making a positive difference to the local environment and local communities.

Unfortunately we will not be able to offer Visa Sponsorship for this position

• Applications should be made on or before 22nd January 2026
• Assessment Centres will be held in our Hatfield office 23rd February 2026
• The Graduate programme will commence September 2026.

If you require any help or further guidance, need information in an accessible format, or require adjustments please contact Hayley Savory - [e-mail]

Benefits:

• Salary £30,139
• Learning and development opportunities, including mentoring and a range of formal courses and open learning resources.
• Entry into the company annual bonus scheme.
• Annual leave from 23-27 rising with length of service, and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days.
• A ‘Celebration Day’ in addition to public holidays that people can use to celebrate a religious festival or other occasion that is important to them.
• A generous 'double match pension scheme' that doubles the contributions you make (company contribution capped at 12%)
• We offer a range of family benefits including enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support Leave and up to 5 full or 10 half days of paid Carers Leave.
• Menopause policy and Reasonable Adjustment policy to help everyone perform at their best.
• Access to our Wellbeing Centre with support for looking after your physical and mental health.
• Discounts at a Range of Retail Outlets and on Dental and Medical Insurance through our Tap4Perks scheme.
• Up to 4 Affinity days a year to volunteer in the community.
• Life Assurance.

Disability Confident

As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to offering interviews to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria and opt in on the application form. Ask the Talent Acquisition lead for the full job description to see all the criteria. If we have a very high volume of applicants and we’re not able to offer interviews to all, we’ll take a fair and proportionate number of disabled candidates through.

What is a disability?

A disability is a long-term physical or mental health condition that has a substantial impact on someone’s day-to-day activities.

What if I need adjustments during the recruitment process?

Let the Talent Acquisition lead mentioned on the job advert know – they’ll be able to help you.

Affinity Water recognises the benefits of greater diversity in our workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We are committed to building a more inclusive culture where every member of our workforce can thrive.

You can find out what it’s like to work at Affinity Water through our career site https://www.affinitywatercareers.co.uk/ where our colleagues share their career development stories and you can get a feel for our company culture.