Graduate Engineer – Water Full Time NEW

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Salary: £32,393

Contract type: Permanent

Posting End Date: 08/05/2026

At BUUK Infrastructure, our vision is to be the leading utility partner to accelerate the UK towards net zero for all our customers. Our group of companies has been the major drive for change and innovation over 30 years.

We provide a supportive environment that is committed to enabling our people to be the best – ensuring they feel proud to be themselves and part of BUUK Infrastructure.

We are looking for Graduate Engineer – Water who would like to help us reach our mission to “earn customer loyalty and drive business growth by providing consistently excellent service”.

Purpose of this role

To lead the bulk connection process with incumbents and support in the design assessment for Independent Water Networks Ltd (IWNL), modelling review and inspection of the water and wastewater distribution networks and off-site points of supply and discharge.

Your Key Responsibilities Are

Coordinate with water companies to ensure that points of connection and discharge are coordinated with designers, developers, and incumbents, designs and connections are to specification and appropriate, and delivered within agreed timescales.

Providing advice and technical knowledge to respond to project delays, issues, and other challenges throughout the project delivery.

Ensure that water, surface water, and wastewater assets are designed, installed, and maintained to industry lead standards.

To undertake technical assessments of water and wastewater infrastructure designs, support in suitable on-site supervision and assist with the adoption of the networks.

To undertake water supply and wastewater modelling of proposed networks to ensure fit for purpose.

Support the Network Adoption Manager and work closely with internal teams, ensuring a smooth transition from construction to successful adoption of assets, in accordance with current industry best practice and water and wastewater regulations.

Support in delivering cost effective measures to benefit the management and operation of water and wastewater assets.

Mitigate the risk of financial penalties being imposed by OFWAT.

Demonstrate compliance with best practice and regulatory requirements.

Ensure compliance with current Water Industry Regulations, group policies, British and International standards, industry codes of practice and safety procedures.

Seek and embrace opportunities to adopt new technologies to maximise financial and operational benefits to IWNL.

Other duties as defined by the business that fall within the general experience scope of the individual, which may include work on behalf of other operating divisions of BUUK from time to time.

Qualifications

Hold a suitable recognised engineering or scientific qualification.

Experience/Knowledge

Project management skills associated with project delivery (at university or in employment).

Abilities/Skills

Excellent communication skills.

Attention to detail with good problem-solving ability.

Desirable

Studying a Chartered qualification programme in a suitable discipline.

Experience in the wastewater industry in relation to below ground asset design and installation.

Knowledge of current Legislation, Technical Standards & Specifications, Codes of Practice, and recommendations relating to Water and Wastewater assets.

Conditions of Employment

You are required to have your criminal records checked through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This is due to going into customers’ homes.

You will be required to participate in a standby rota.

You will hold a driving licence or be in the process of obtaining one.

What Can You Expect From Us

Cost of living annual pay review.

Company pension contributions up to 10% if employees contribute 5%.

33 days holiday including bank holidays with the ability to purchase an additional 2 weeks.

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.

To say thank you, each time you successfully refer someone you will receive a referral payment of £1000 (net of tax).

Hybrid working for eligible roles.

Development opportunities to reach your career aspirations.

BUUK has an award-winning culture. We care about your wellbeing and safety as we all deserve the right to go home safe, every day. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we respect each other and advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion in all we do.

Research shows that women and people from different underrepresented backgrounds often only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If you would like to be a part of our team and you meet many, but not all our requirements for this role, please apply. You can also ask us about flexible working options.

Please note we reserve the right to close the role early. Therefore, if you’re interested in this role, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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