Structural Engineering Graduate
Company: DWR Cymru Cyfyngedig Welsh Water Plc
Address: Rhyl, Wales, GB, LL18 5Q
Job Requisition Number: 8525
Salary Range: £30,305.00-£34,442.00
Key Responsibilities
* Provide support on projects to ensure they are designed safely and on time, within budget and to the desired quality, working closely with other members of the Engineering team and with various stakeholders.
* Complete engineering design activities to the appropriate DCWW standard specifications, under close supervision of experienced Engineers to ensure a high level of quality.
* Provide support on projects through a design assurance process of technical proposals, third‑party designs linked to the Build Quality Assurance Strategy.
* Actively participate in NEC supervision, linked to the Build Quality Assurance Strategy.
* Work with framework providers and the wider supply chain to deliver projects.
Qualifications
Achieve a 2:2 or higher in a Structural, Structural & Civil combined, or Water Engineering related degree by September 2026. No prior experience is required.
Key attributes sought include:
* Drive to produce excellent results and continually improve relationships, outputs, and processes.
* Ability to adapt within different environments.
* Analytical skills to understand and produce detailed information accurately.
* Creativity and innovation.
* Team player and effective communicator.
Graduate Scheme
You’ll join the Engineering Department as part of the Assets function, providing engineering expertise across the Business, including a major investment programme for AMP8 and beyond. Projects vary in scale and complexity, encompassing maintenance and improvement works to Welsh Water’s assets such as dams, pipelines, treatment works, pumping stations, and other utilities.
Our technical graduate programme is designed to kickstart your early career, empower you to take ownership of your future, grow your skills and showcase your impact. Through leadership, high‑impact habits, connection, growth, innovation and experience, you’ll be integral to shaping a better future for our customers, communities and environment.
Professional Development
* Communicate with impact
* Resilience
* Personal Branding
* Time Management
You’ll also have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects with fellow graduates, develop interpersonal and leadership skills collaboratively, and pursue key business projects in your specialised field. Participation in professional bodies and optional project management qualifications is encouraged.
Travel & Location
The graduate scheme will primarily be based in North Wales. With notice, you may be expected to travel to sites across Wales and its borders.
Benefits
* Market‑competitive salary
* 34 days annual leave (pro‑rata, including public holidays)
* Variable pay schemes
* Enhanced employer pension contributions – up to 11% employer contributions
* Internal employee networks: Embrace, LGBT+, Neurodiverse, Disability, Women of Welsh Water, Parents, Wellbeing, and more
* Enhanced family‑friendly policies
* Progression opportunities, including funded training, coaching and mentoring programmes
* Discounts on high street & online shopping
* Cycle‑to‑work scheme / car‑leasing scheme
* Online GP service
* Voluntary private healthcare
* Free mortgage brokering service
* Employee assistance programme for employees and immediate family
* Free Headspace app for wellbeing support
* Colleague‑matched fundraising scheme up to £500 per year for chosen charity
* 20% off all Welsh Water visitor attraction centres and gift shops
* Flexible working patterns
* Volunteer Wellbeing Champions programme (annual intake)
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