Graduate Engineer - UK & Ireland 

Tailored Graduate Program
International Travel
Excellent development opportunities
Outstanding benefits
Peterborough base with hybrid working

Are you a recent graduate in Chemical, Electrical or Control Engineering?

Come be a part of Veolia Water Technologies and Solutions’ Graduate Program and kickstart your career with one of the best Graduate Programs available!

As a Veolia Graduate, your journey with Veolia Water Technologies and Solutions will be a unique and robust learning experience. 

This graduate role will run until November 2025 and will challenge and enrich your learning to develop your skills, knowledge and confidence.   

You will need to be available to start between early August and the end of September.

The Graduate Program is our commitment to developing talented employees through:

• Structured training on both essential and technical skills

• Networking opportunities

• A dedicated support network of a Program Leader, Line Manager, Mentor, Coach, and HR Manager)

• Experiential learning, delivered on a monthly basis, including 4 in-person workshops at our key locations in Europe - so you must be willing to travel internationally

• A 6-week team Sustainability Challenge to develop your entrepreneurial skills

• Quarterly reviews with your support network - a great chance for feedback

• Real and meaningful employment

• Wider opportunities throughout the group of companies towards the end of the program.

What are the day to day duties for a Graduate Engineer - UK & Ireland ?

• As part of the program, you will have the chance to work on designing and project engineering of Mobile Assets and Water Treatment Systems for Build, Own, and Operate plants and Mobile Fleets upgrades. 

• You will collaborate closely with our Outsourcing Engineering team to ensure detailed designs and drawings are completed.

• Additionally, you will be involved in Process Control Engineering and PLC programming, supporting new asset testing and quality control in the plants.

• Your responsibilities will also include material and equipment selection for designs, creation and review of design and sizing documents, and approvals. 

• You will gain hands-on experience with SAP business tools such as Material Master, Inventory, drawing, and BOM. 

• You will also be involved in Environment Health & Safety (EHS), Quality, MOC engineering actions, and HAZOPs. 

• In addition, you will have the opportunity to work on sourcing activities, including finding suppliers and parts, as well as conducting technical reviews of quotes. 

• You will provide manufacturing engineering support and manage drawings for shop floors in various locations.

What background would be ideal for our Graduate Engineer - UK & Ireland ? 

• Preferred: Chemistry or Biology background with relevant experience 

• Understanding the basics of PLC Programming and control designs

• Fluent in English (verbal and written).

• Willingness to travel within the UK, Ireland region to meet the teams and customers

• Willingness to travel through Europe and wider area for tailored Graduate Workshops and Networking

What are the Benefits?

At Veolia, we know that at certain crucial moments in life, we all need a little help, protection and support. That's why we are proud to offer our innovative Veolia Cares program, which demonstrates our commitment to our employees.

From the very first day of employment, this commitment is reflected in an array of benefits that is generous, and relevant.

These include:

Health & Welfare

      Holiday allowance 26 days plus Bank Holidays 

      Private Healthcare, and Dental Plan 

      Enhanced Parental Leave

      A Lifestyle Account to support your work/life balance

      Discounted Gym Memberships

      Employee Assistance Program

Monetary Benefits

      Pension contribution of 10% of your earnings from us every month

      Life Insurance of 10 x your salary

About Us

Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions is an industry leader in solving the world's most pressing water reuse, industrial, irrigation, municipal, and drinking water needs.

Through desalination, advanced membrane, separation solutions, and water reuse and wastewater management and process technologies, we deliver added value to every customer.

Veolia WTS provides value by improving performance and product quality, reducing operating costs, and extending equipment life through a broad range of products and services that are designed to optimise total performance.

We safeguard the environment through water conservation and energy reduction.

We are a great work environment, providing consistent professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

Veolia is an Equal Opportunities Employer.