A future for everyone.
We want to tap into different perspectives and fresh approaches. Finding diverse talent can bring new ways of thinking to the business.
At Severn Trent there's a wonderful world full of opportunities. From operational to technology, finance to project management. No matter what your path so far, there's something for everyone.
Our Apprenticeship Programmes
We offer apprenticeships right across our business.
Whether you’re looking hands-on or office-based work, there's something for you. We have schemes for everyone. We want to hear from you, no matter what your journey has been like up until this point.
Your ambition is our future, and we can’t wait to see you grow.
Graduate Schemes and Year in Industry Programmes
Our range of exciting graduate programmes take from 1 to 4 years. They're designed to give you a range of experience and skills to drive your career forward. Our graduates contribute to real change, helping us meet our bold ambitions.
We'll welcome you into our wonderful world of water. Every day you’ll take steps to make our small corner of the world that little bit better.
Graduate Schemes we have offered:
- Capital Delivery
- Engineering Design
- Finance
- Graduate Leadership Programme
- Operational and Environmental Leadership
- Strategy and Regulation
- Technology
- Treatment Process Engineer
Training and Development:
Whichever scheme you choose you’ll get a tailored training and development plan and a personal mentor who’ll guide you in your day-to-day role. Your personal development plan will help you drive and own your career progression.
This will be set, agreed and regularly reviewed with your line manager to inform your quarterly performance reviews. We also encourage you to attend any external training courses that are relevant to your role.
Take that next step
Whether you're a graduate starting your career path, or are looking for a year-in-industry placement, we have schemes for everyone.
Dawit, Graduate Leadership Programme
"Since the start of my programme my level of responsibility and exposure has been incredible. This has allowed me to pick up new skills very quickly and make an immediate impact on the projects that I am working on. Furthermore, the projects that I am working on have a real impact not just on our business but also our communities which motivates me to be the best version of myself!"
Alex, Graduate Leadership Programme
"My current role here at Severn Trent is working on the innovative and industry leading Green Recovery Program. In a first for the industry, we are trialling the use of wetlands to pre-treat water to reduce our environmental impact and continue to deliver for our customers, this is especially pertinent considering the growing impact of climate change on our everyday lives."
Oluwatobi, Capital Delivery Graduate
"My first placement is with the Capital delivery team- water treatment South. I decided to join Severn Trent because of how passionate the company is about delivering quality services to our customers. The Engineering delivery program offer amazing opportunities to make a real difference on the end to end life cycle of engineering projects."
Harry, Treatment Process Engineering Year in Industry
"There is an amazing atmosphere working at Severn Trent – everyone is very friendly and more than happy to help you as a new starter whenever they can."
Imogen, Green Recovery Project Management Year in Industry
"I came to Severn Trent as part of the Green Recovery programme as I have a real passion for the environment. I had such an amazing experience; my team was so supportive and really pushed me to make the most of my placement. I got stuck in with planting a few tiny forests as part of the carbon neutral Common Wealth Games. Thanks to the awesome opportunities at Severn Trent, I am now working on the Carbon team and absolutely love it!"
Ash, Graduate Leadership Programme
"I decided to join the Graduate Leadership Programme here at Severn Trent due to the range of opportunities that were available. I feel as though the business leadership programme will give me the opportunity to explore a range of different areas of the business, where I will be able to expand my knowledge and develop a multitude of skills that will really help me in my career here at Severn Trent."
Neha, Engineering Delivery Graduate Programme
"I always wanted to work in an industry where I can make a positive impact on the day-to-day life of everyone and at the same time improve the environment. Water is a basic necessity and here at Severn Trent we provide accessibility of clean water to everyone nevertheless we are pledged to reduce carbon emission and adapt to climate change."
Mmenieabasi, Graduate Leadership Programme
"Since the commencement of my role with Severn Trent, my eyes have been opened to the varied and diverse opportunities the company offers. As part of the Graduate Leadership Program, I am currently rotating between departments to gain valued insight into different business areas. Right now, I am working with the energy team on an optimisation project which I am proud to be part of given the current economic and environmental climate."
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