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Mwh Treatment
Sector‑leading UK water and wastewater design and delivery specialist with a 200‑year legacy.
Assist planning team on water projects, scheduling, 4D modelling and site placements.
4 days ago ago
Entry-level
Full Time
England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
1,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Operations
SHEQ
Graduates & Apprentices
Design and Build
Digital Delivery
Asset Performance
Procurement
Sector Specialisms
Water
Wastewater
Industrial Water
Water Treatment
Wastewater Treatment
Water Industry
Wet Infrastructure
Environmental
Role
What you would be doing
4d planning
primavera scheduling
site management
planning sessions
client relations
project support
  • Participate in collaborative planning sessions with project stakeholders
  • Support the project team to drive projects forward to achieve the project programme
  • Undertake a placement on one of our construction sites, where you will be embedded into one of our project delivery teams, to learn how engineering designs are built into operable assets which deliver water and wastewater solutions for customers.
  • Develop schedules into 4D digital plans which are intelligently linked to the 3D model.
  • Develop key relationships with clients, design teams, consultants, contractors, and other project stakeholders
  • Plan and manage site operations, to ensure safety, quality, cost effectiveness, timely production and customer satisfaction
  • Ensure actions are carried out at the right time, by the right people and to a controlled budget
  • Develop and manage project schedules using Primavera P6 software
What you bring
engineering degree
driving licence
communication
uk eligibility
  • Have achieved or on track to achieve your Engineering related degree in either Civil, Mechanical or Construction Management
  • Have the ability to travel to the office and sites (some of our sites are difficult to access through public transport) Meaning a full UK driving licence would be preferred.
  • Great communication skills. (Written and Verbal)
  • Eligible to work in the UK *Unfortunately, this role does not meet the minimum salary requirements for sponsorship on this role
Benefits
  • Flexibility - Successful candidates will need to be flexible and willing to spend time in other offices and sites.
  • A committed and structured three-year Graduate Programme.
  • 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
  • A competitive starting salary
  • Technology salary sacrifice scheme
  • And many more benefits including Sports and Social club membership
  • Gym memberships
  • Some flexibility with hybrid working
  • Private medical insurance
  • Competitive and flexible contribution pension scheme
  • A structured training plan.
  • An opportunity to rotate in both design and build (hands on site experience)
  • Employee Assistance Scheme - free mental health support, financial advice
  • UK wide program with opportunities to network with your peers
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Mentorship dedicated to you to support your career
  • 6 monthly salary increases, rewarding your commitment to your development and training
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Interview process
  • application reviewed by early‑careers recruiter
  • notification of outcome within 4 weeks
  • complete a video interview
  • in‑person or teams interview with two hiring managers
  • opportunity to meet the team on‑site or in the office
Visa Sponsorship
  • no visa sponsorship; the role does not meet the minimum salary threshold for sponsorship
Security clearance
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
2021
Year Joined RSK Group
Merged with RSK Group, enhancing its capabilities and frameworks while retaining brand and leadership.
1,000+
Team Strength
Operates with a team of over 1,000 professionals across major UK water frameworks.
100
Direct Workforce
Manages a historic multi-trade direct workforce of around 100 people in asset management roles.
  • With roots stretching back to 1820, draws on two centuries of innovation in the UK water sector.
  • Operates as a turnkey engineering, procurement, and construction specialist, delivering projects from multi-million-pound schemes to capital maintenance.
  • Teams work across six major UK water frameworks, often in joint ventures and alliances.
  • Typical projects include water reclamation and wastewater treatment plants, delivered through integrated design-and-build contracts.
  • Known for pushing digital delivery techniques, winning awards for innovation and asset performance strategies.
Culture + Values
  • To deliver work safely and sustainably, while making a positive difference to our people, the environment, our clients and the communities we serve and live in.
  • Keeping safe, looking out for each other and maintaining an Injury Free Environment.
  • Working and collaborating with clients, partners and supply chains who share our safety, environmental and quality commitments for excellence.
  • Focusing on well-being and mental health, by ensuring we support our people to maintain a work/life harmony so they can always bring their best.
  • Providing affordable, low-carbon and nature-based solutions to secure a long-term future with our Clients.
  • We build trust, providing transparent interactions, professional, resilient, high-quality solutions, for our clients, that underpin our proud heritage.
  • We are uncompromising in our ethical behaviour, acting with fairness, integrity and making the right decisions, even though they may be tough.
  • We are one team; respecting and valuing strength from individual’s diversity, experiences and ideas, rallying around a common purpose.
  • Our people learn from each other and are supported via development to be the best they can be, because we trust them.
  • Collaborating across our business and our supply chain, we leverage collective expertise for our clients, their customers and communities we serve.
  • By continuously innovating, improving our delivery and solutions, because what we do together matters, we find solutions and commit to driven delivery, achieving results for our stakeholders.
  • Technology will remain at the heart of our delivery, as a facilitator of connectivity and efficiency.
Environment + Sustainability
97% waste diversion
Construction Waste Management
Over 97% of construction waste has been diverted from landfills over the past five years.
29.4% emissions drop
Carbon Reduction Achievements
A significant 29.4% reduction in carbon emissions intensity has been achieved since 2014.
31.3% footprint increase
Operational Carbon Footprint
Despite a 31.3% increase in operational carbon footprint in 2024, emissions intensity per turnover decreased by 2.17%.
  • ISO 14001 certified management system governs environmental expectations and requirements.
  • Waste strategy of eliminate, reduce, reuse and recycle applied through full project lifecycle.
  • Calculated organisational carbon footprint for the last ten years, externally verified through Achilles CEMARS/Carbon Reduce scheme.
  • Target to be operational Net Zero Carbon by 2030, with a published Route Map detailing actions required.
Inclusion & Diversity
April 2025
Real Living Wage Commitment
The company is committed to providing the Real Living Wage to all employees, excluding apprenticeships and placements.
1,250 employees
Team Composition
The company employs over 1,250 employees, including 350 in-house engineers and 700 delivery staff.
  • Promote a healthy workforce.
  • Inspire a culture of inclusion.
  • Connect, engage and communicate.
  • Attract and retain great people.
  • Help our people be the best they can be.
  • Foster a culture of zero harm with rigorous health & safety processes aligned to BS OHSAS 45001.
  • Employee engagement includes mental health first aiders, occupational health monitoring and an Employee Assistance Programme (per Best Companies profile).
  • Regular communication via CEO‑led briefings, roadshows, and internal awards (Treatment Excellence Awards) to build community and connection.
  • Graduate and Apprenticeship scheme supports career progression and development into sector leadership roles.
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