What you’ll be doing as a Waste Management Graduate
Year 1: South London Region
Support the Head of Region and senior leadership by driving key initiatives and strategic priorities. Gain frontline exposure, coordination experience, and insight into high‑impact decision‑making while working across functions, for a full view of waste operations.
Year 2: Hogsmill, Sewage Treatment Works/Thames Water site in the surrounding area
Learn to step into a leadership role within the Waste team, you will support managing day‑to‑day operations and driving improvements in wastewater treatment. Work with the site team to lead a multi‑skilled team, monitor performance, ensure compliance, and champion operational excellence.
Beyond the Programme
Progress into a frontline leadership role with ownership of operational teams and site performance, or specialise in a technical area depending on your skills and interests.
Across your two‑year journey, you’ll be empowered by dedicated mentors and managers, with opportunities to:
* Accelerate your business and personal growth through real‑world development experiences
* Build essential safety confidence with hands‑on health and safety training
* Make a difference by getting involved in meaningful charity projects and personalised coaching
* Expand your network through mentoring and collaboration with fellow graduates
* Inspire future talent by becoming a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics' ambassador
What you should bring to the role
* Achieved or working towards a bachelor’s or master’s degree in the following disciplines: Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Management, Construction Management, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology or Hydrogeology, Chemistry, STEM or management related degree
* A full driving license is required due to travel across your assigned region
* A self‑motivated, adaptable mindset confident in stepping into new environments
What’sin it for you?
* Starting salary: Year 1 £32,000, Year 2 £34,000
* Location: Year 1 – Travel required across the South London region. Year 2 – Hogsmill, Sewage Treatment Works/Thames Water site in the surrounding area
* 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
* Performance‑related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets
* Generous Pension Scheme through AON
* Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance
Find out more about our benefits and perks
Find out more about our Graduate recruitment process here
Who are we?
We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.
Working at Thames Water
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
Real purpose, real support, real opportunities
Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us?
Why choose us?
We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support.
Disclaimer
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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