We are seeking applicants who have achieved or are expected to achieve a minimum of a 2:2 degree in a Mechanical Engineering related degree (no prior experience required).
Key skills / attributes
* Great interpersonal and communication skills
* Someone who enjoys and excels at problem solving
* Analytical and numeracy skills
* Excellent leadership skills and a collaborative team player
Your Graduate Programme
You’ll be joining the Engineering Department as part of the Assets function, which builds asset strategies and standards to international certification levels and pushes the boundaries of current practices and understanding to deliver value. You will develop outcome delivery capability through governance, reporting and assurance to drive efficiency and deliver a clear line of sight from project through programme to portfolio. You will also develop world‑leading Portfolio Management through effective lifestyle planning, costing and interventions for the short, medium and long term under varying scenarios.
Your Role Will Include
* Rotating within the technical functions of the Asset Planning Directorate responsible for long‑term planning.
* Investment plan optimisation.
* Asset modelling and optimisation.
Your Development
Our technical graduate programme is designed to kickstart your early career, empower you to take ownership of your future, grow your skills and show your impact. Through leadership, high‑impact habits, connection, growth, innovation and experience, you’ll be integral to shaping a better future for customers, communities and the environment.
Your professional development is at the heart of our offer, with sessions to develop high‑impact habits such as:
* Communicate with impact
* Resilience
* Personal branding
* Time management
In addition, you will work on a variety of projects with fellow graduates, learning interpersonal and leadership skills while collaborating with peers. You’ll also work on key business projects within your specialised field and be encouraged to join professional bodies to hone technical skills and pursue optional project management qualifications.
Good to know
Graduate scheme will primarily be based in North Wales, but on occasions and with notice, you may need to travel to sites across Wales and its borders.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, 34 days annual leave (pro rata, including public holidays), and a range of employee benefits and rewards, including:
* Variable pay schemes
* Enhanced employer pension contributions (up to 11% employer contributions)
* Internal employee networks, including Embrace, LGBT+, Neurodiverse, Disability, Women of Welsh Water, Parents, Wellbeing and more
* Enhanced family‑friendly policies
* Progression opportunities, including the ability to apply for funded training and coaching and mentoring programmes
* Retail discounts (high street & online shopping, 20% off Welsh Water visitor attractions and gift shops)
* Cycle‑to‑work scheme/car‑leasing scheme
* Online GP service
* Voluntary private healthcare
* Free mortgage brokering service
* Employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate family
* Free Headspace app for wellbeing
* Colleague‑matched fundraising scheme up to £500 per year for chosen charity
* Adaptable working patterns
#J-18808-Ljbffr