SPA Graduate (Planner)

Graduate Planner Location: Worldwide House, Peterborough (Hybrid) Business Area: Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA) Start Date: September 2027 Salary: dependent on experience and skills Our mission is simple yet vital: To Make the East of England Resilient to the Effects of Drought, we’re leading the way to change that. Join us in shaping a sustainable future while being part of a team where everyone can thrive.  The Strategic Pipeline Alliance Project is at the exciting delivery stage, with additional projects lined up to undertake during AMP8. At SPA, we embrace innovation, digital technology, and collaboration with our partners, including Farrans, MMB, Costain and Jacobs.  About the Role: Are you a graduate Planner ready to make a real-world impact? Join a growing team delivering an innovative and essential infrastructure project that will serve millions across East Anglia. We are looking for a motivated Graduate Planner to support the programme planning of the delivery of Infrastructure and Non-Infrastructure elements of our major potable water transfer project. This is a unique opportunity to work collaboratively in a high-demand sector, developing this project that will protect the environment and support communities across the region. Key Responsibilities: Assist in the creation and maintenance of detailed project programmes using planning software (e.g. Primavera P6, MS Project) Monitor project progress and help identify risks, delays, or opportunities for improvement Work alongside engineers, project managers, and commercial teams to coordinate key milestones Support the production of reports, dashboards, and lookahead schedules Attend project meetings and contribute to short- and long-term planning activities Help ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to high-quality standards What We’re Looking For: A 2:2 degree or above in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline A genuine interest in project controls, scheduling, or infrastructure delivery Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills A proactive, detail-driven approach and a willingness to learn Full UK driving licence (or working towards it) What We Offer: Competitive graduate salary and benefits package Structured training and development programme We will support you achieve working towards your professional accreditations Real project experience from day one Why Join the Strategic Pipeline Alliance? We are more than just a delivery partner, we are agents of transformation, our employee value proposition to all of our employees is to be: * United Through Purpose *Talented, supportive team *Countless opportunities *Power in Partnership *Shape The Future Inclusion is for everyone, and we are an equal opportunity employer, which means we’ll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we’re committed to creating an environment where all our colleagues feel they belong. Right to Work in the UK Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Please note that this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker or Graduate visa routes Apply Now: If you're ready to kick-start your career in a sector that truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Closing date: 30th October 2026 *Assessment Centre Day will be held on 15th January 2027 We are committed to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve in both our workforce and our supply chain partners to help us to understand and meet the needs of our customers. We are passionate and dedicated to the learning and development of our people, making sure they have the right skills and knowledge to be successful and to help achieve their potential. We want to give everyone equal access to our recruitment process. If you have a disability or long-term condition, including neurodiversity and mental health conditions, we’ll support you throughout your application, and make any adjustments to make sure your disability or long-term condition is not a barrier to recruitment. If you need any support, please get reach out to our team resourcing@anglianwater.co.uk’ To apply, you’ll need your up-to-date CV, we also recommend uploading a cover letter – tell us what has made you apply and what skills you can bring to the position. We will be in touch after your application has been reviewed, following the closing date. If you are offered a job with us, you’ll be subject to the relevant employment checks for your role, which could include references, driving licence check, DBS Check as well as your right to work in the UK. More information about how we look after and use your information can be found in our Privacy Notice. Become a part of Anglian Water’s future and join us on our journey as we live through our values to build trust, do the right thing, and are always exploring, to bring environmental and social prosperity to the region.