North West water and wastewater company United Utilities has opened applications for its 2026 graduate and interns programme.
There are 47 graduate roles and 10 internship opportunities available across several business areas including roles in rainwater management, process engineering, water resources planning, commercial, civil engineering, as well as data and analytics.
Graduates who join the three-year scheme receive career development and support, along with an understanding of their chosen business area.
Salaries start at £31,250 and each new graduate joiner receives a £2,000 welcome bonus.
As part of the scheme, graduates achieve accreditation, qualifications or chartership and work towards recognised professional standards in their respective disciplines.
Interns at United Utilities will be given the chance to experience on-the-job training and hands-on work experience as part of their undergraduate studies with the opportunity to fast track into graduate roles in the following year.
Laura Spyrou, Head of Talent Acquisition at United Utilities, said:
“We are now on with delivering the largest investment programme in a century and it’s vital that the business has a pipeline of talented people from across the region.
“Our schemes offer a fantastic opportunity for graduates and interns to learn about the business across key business areas from engineering schemes to bio, waste, and water.
“We continue to invest in our people offering learning and development opportunities for all."
The company will launch its apprenticeship scheme in January 2026.
Click here for information on available roles and career opportunities at United Utilities www.unitedutilities.com/corporate/careers/.
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