Project Manager Graduate Scheme Hatfield ·

Affinity Water Limited; Hatfield; Hybrid; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company in the UK seeks Graduate Project Managers to join its Capital Programmes Team. This role offers the opportunity to manage vital projects that ensure sustainable drinking water for local communities. Applicants should have a degree in Civil Engineering or Project Management and strong analytical skills. The position is based in Hatfield, with opportunities for learning and development, including mentoring and professional accreditation. Competitive salary and generous benefits are offered.

Benefits

Salary £30,139

Learning and development opportunities

Entry into annual bonus scheme

Generous leave policies

Double match pension scheme

Family leave benefits

Access to a Wellbeing Centre

Discounts at retail outlets

Community volunteer days

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Strong numerical fluency essential.
• Desire to understand complex projects required.
• Motivated to seek professional development and accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee projects impacting community water supply.
• Collaborate with technical experts on water resource strategies.
• Contribute to sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Numerical fluency

Analytical capabilities

Technical report writing

Communication skills

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or Project Management

Job description

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

Do you want to work somewhere where you will be involved with major projects that help our communities, customers and future generations?

If these challenges excite you, then the Affinity Water Project Manager Graduate Scheme could be for you.

We’re looking for candidates with the energy, drive and willingness to challenge to become the next generation of Engineering Project Managers working within our Capital Programmes Team.

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 part of the teams that are managing projects that impact both today and the future. We’re looking for candidates we can invest in for the long term, who’d like to learn and develop to Engineering Project Managers project engineering 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 such as planning and operations, 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 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 be successful?

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 civil Engineering or project management.

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 a project management 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.

• Applications should be made on or before 22nd January 2026
• Assessment Centre 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.