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Do you see yourself in a graduate role?

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone.

Through our Graduate Programme, you’ll help us to achieve our purpose of Ecological Transformation and build a career we can be proud of. No matter what role you have, when you join us, you can play a key role in achieving our vision, and we can make yours happen too.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment in small and big ways, and contribute towards our inclusive culture.

Graduate Programme;

Our comprehensive Graduate Programme offers hands-on experience working on strategic projects while developing essential personal and professional skills. You'll receive expert training from Veolia's People Development team through monthly sessions at our North locations and Cannock office (travel required), giving you the confidence and capabilities to thrive in your future career.

You'll join our supportive graduate network and benefit from mentorship throughout your journey. At Veolia, we're committed to your long-term growth - our continuous development culture means this is just the beginning of your exciting career journey with us.

What you'll be doing;

• Take the initiative to research options and identify potential solutions within the industry and across other sectors worldwide.
• Support the business to meet contractual and regulatory requirements by delivering engineering projects.
• Develop project deliverables and progress projects through the full lifecycle: feasibility, development, implementation and handover.
• Work directly with engineers and operators on the plant.
• Support operational and maintenance activities.
• Where necessary, develop project deliverables and progress projects through to handover.
• Stakeholder management and management of contractors.
• Where required, manage projects through the full lifecycle of feasibility, development, implementation and handover. This will involve scoping, design, supply chain management, and handover to the user.
• You will gain valuable exposure to all aspects of a commercial water company, as well as Veolia’s significant Industrial Services and Energy offerings, with the potential opportunity for front-line management experience.

What we're looking for;

• Degree-level qualification in Engineering (to be achieved by September 2026)
• Commitment to continuous learning and development
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• An enthusiastic, creative and solution-oriented thinker
• Driving Licence (or willingness to get one)

What we can offer you;

• 25 days of annual leave
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
• Access to our company pension scheme
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• 24-hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well-known retailers
• One paid day leave every year to volunteer and support your community

What's next?

Before we can progress your application to the next stage, you'll need to complete a couple of short strength-based assessments to assess your potential for success in the role against skills, behaviours, personality and motivation – all in one engaging and immersive online experience. If you're successful following this, we’ll then invite you to attend one of our virtual assessment days. Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

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