• Job Description

  Req#: R7158

  Together we are Trusted to Serve Scotland.

  Graduate Programme 2024: Sustainable Engineering Projects (Masters/PhD Entry)

  Start your career with a splash. When you join Scottish Water as a Graduate, it’s more than just a great launchpad for your career. You’ ll p lay a n important part in helping Scotland to flourish, by deliver ing the critical infrastructure and services that our nation relies on every day.

  Y ou’ll be joining us at a fascinating time, as we endeavour to transform into a more agile, innovative organisation that provides truly excellent service, delivers great value for money , and works in a n environmentally sustainable way that goes beyond Net Zero .

  What you’ll do

  The changing climate creates challenges for all of us. As the guardian of some of Scotland’s most critical infrastructure , we are working hard to s ecure the future reliability and sustainability of Scotland’s water and waste water services.

  While we adapt our services to deal with climate change, we must also eliminate the greenhouse gas emissions that are contributing to the climate emergency. Scottish Water is committed to transforming the way it operates and invests to deliver net zero emissions by 2040.

  Meeting our environmental goals is the responsibility of everyone at Scottish Water, but for some teams it is their full-time focus. They’re working on a range of exciting projects, from developing bioresource energy projects , to decarbonising our supply chain and construction activity . From using our extensive landholdings for renewable power , to working with partner organisations to develop new processing technologie s. There is a whole range of exciting possibilities to explore.

  We’ll tailor your programme to suit your skillset, interests and aspirations. But broadly speaking you can expect to be involved in:

  • Learning how to develop and project manage a portfolio of sustainable and net zero focused projects

  • Research ing sustainable technologies, processes and assets

  • Identifying and managing risk

  • Developing investment proposals

  • Managing a safe working environment

  Over the course of our 2 or 3 year programme, you’ll rotate across the business , with the goal of getting you ready to step into a n engineering project management role.

  How does the graduate programme work?

  • You’ll be employed on a permanent contract from Day One.

  • The starting salary for will be from £28,500 . After each successful 6-month placement, your salary will increase by up to £1000 .

  • You’ll be part of a cohort of c. 6 0 graduates, giving you an instant and invaluable network of contacts throughout the business .

  • There is plenty of support. As well as your day - to - day manager, w e’ll match you up with a mentor who will support and coach you as you go through your programme .

  • Y ou’ll have access to both structured and informal training designed to equip you with the skills you need now, and in the future .

  • Aiming to get Chartered? Great ! Our 3 year programme is an Accredited Company Training Scheme with the IMechE, IChemE , IET and ICE .

  What you’ll need

  Y ou ’ll have graduated with a Masters or PhD in the last three years (or be on track to graduate next summer) . Your degree should be in an Engineering discipline with a strong environmental, sustainability or net zero focus .

  You’ll need to live within commuting distance of one of our main office hubs, e.g., Edinburgh , Stepps , Dundee, Inverness.

  And you’ll need a full UK-issued (DVLA) driving license – or be on track to pass your test.

  In terms of essential requirements ? T hat’s it.

  But here’s the thing : We get thousands of applications for our Graduate roles each year . W hat makes the best candidates stand out?

  Here are a few things we love to see:

  • CVs that tell us more than what grades you earned over the years. Show us what you ’ve learned. What you love . What your aspirations are.

  • Cover letters that tell us why you’re interested in Scottish Water ( and in Sustainable Engineering in particular)

  • P eople who use their application to show that they are Bold , Responsible , Inspiring and Caring .

  Looking out for you

  While the work we do is important, it’s not the only thing that matters. That’s why we make sure you have everything you need to find a good work-life balance.

  Y ou’ll get plenty of time to recharge with 38 days of holiday every year (including public holidays). And you can even buy five more if you need a little extra time. You can also take paid time off to volunteer in your community.

  When it comes to major life events we have family-friendly policies around adoption, maternity, and parental leave. And for the everyday? We embrace flexible working.

  For your future, there’s our pension (the ‘know-what-you’ll-get-when-you-retire’ kind), as well as life assurance.

  As for some nice extras? You can expect an annual company bonus. Not to mention access to SW Splash – handy rewards that can save you money on holidays, bills, and shopping.

  What happens next?

  • The closing date for applications is Sunday 17 th December .

  • A ssessment activity will kick off in January with some surprisingly fun ( no, really !) online testing.

  • Final face-to-face interviews will happen during February. Where you can give u s a good grilling too.

  • If you accept a place on the programme, you’ll go through some pre-employment screening during the Spring , including a criminal record check.

  • All our new Graduates will start together in September , with a week - long induction event in Glasgow . Y ou’ll learn more about the organisation, meet our leaders, visit some of our operational sites, start making friends , and have a lot of fun .

  A few final things worth knowing…

  Research shows that some people avoid applying for jobs unless they can meet every single criteria. If you’re interested in this job, but don’t tick all the boxes, apply anyway! We hardly ever hire people who can do every part of a job from Day One. Everyone has a learning curve. So don’t rule yourself out!

  Let us know if there are any changes we can make to our recruitment process to help you perform at your best. Lots of our people have disabilities or neurodiverse conditions (including some of our recruiters!). We're also aware that some people might be experiencing temporary challenges because of life events, like menopause. We’re very used to making adjustments, so please don’t be afraid to ask.

  As part of our commitment to developing a flourishing Scotland, it’s important that all our employees are Scottish taxpayers. If you join us, your home address will need to be in Scotland. If you don’t already live here, you'll need to commit to moving here within your first three months.

  Finally (finally!), candidates who haven’t submitted an application in the last 12 months will have their records removed from our recruitment database. You won’t need to do anything. Your data will be automatically deleted.

  
  We’re here to help. Ask us anything at SWRecruitment@ScottishWater.co.uk

• About the company

  Scottish Water is a statutory corporation that provides water and sewerage services across Scotland.

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