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We’re excited to expand our Planning division with Planning Graduates to join our Professional Development Programme for our 2025 intake, based in Hampton WTW on the Thames Water Framework working amongst our project delivery teams.

Why choose MWH?

Its your career, lets shape it together! We pride ourselves on putting people first with an inclusive and rewarding culture where success is recognised. Dedicated to attracting, retaining and enabling the development of our graduates to maximise potential. The graduate programme is tailored to your needs with a flexible and varied learning environment, you’ll feel empowered to make decisions and harness your knowledge and practical skills. The sky’s the limit!

Grow with us! As a growing company within the RSK group, we can offer a multitude of opportunities. MWH Treatment is preparing to play its part as one of the UK’s leading Design and Build Contractors in the Water Industry. In response to the growing demand to improve further the UK water quality in our rivers and bathing waters amongst other challenges, the investment in the water industry is far exceeding any other time.

MWH Treatment, as part of the RSK group, specialise in creating and providing practical, sustainable outcomes. Our engineers pioneer and perfect solutions. The variety of work we offer provides a platform for you to develop and master your subject to build a fruitful and purposeful career.

What will you be doing?

Working within the Planning team you will support the planning manager by providing assistance in the following;

Support the project team to drive projects forward to achieve the project programme
Participate in collaborative planning sessions with project stakeholders
Develop and manage project schedules using Primavera P6 software
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
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.

What is the Graduate Programme?

Our Graduate Programme is shaped to enable you to successfully achieve professional status with the relevant professional institutions, whilst giving you exposure to everything you need to start your career on a successful path.

A committed and structured three-year Graduate Programme.
Mentorship dedicated to you to support your career
A structured training plan.
UK wide program with opportunities to network with your peers
An opportunity to rotate in both design and build (hands on site experience)
Practical, on the job training within your team of industry experts.

What’s in it for me?

Along with of structured learning and development throughout your graduate scheme and beyond, MWH also offer a variety of benefits, such as

A competitive starting salary
6 monthly salary increases, rewarding your commitment to your development and training
25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
Some flexibility with hybrid working
Competitive and flexible contribution pension scheme
For roles
Private medical insurance
Gym memberships
Technology salary sacrifice scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Employee Assistance Scheme - free mental health support, financial advice
And many more benefits including Sports and Social club membership

What will I need to be considered?

Have achieved or on track to achieve your Engineering related degree in either Civil, Mechanical or Construction Management
Eligible to work in the UK *Unfortunately, this role does not meet the minimum salary requirements for sponsorship on this role
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.
Flexibility - Successful candidates will need to be flexible and willing to spend time in other offices and sites.
Great communication skills. (Written and Verbal)
Self- motivated – attitude is key, it’s your career!
A team player

What happens next?

Apply – Our dedicated early careers recruiter will review your application and be in touch

Timeframe – Within 4 weeks you will hear if you’ve been successful to the next stage

Process – You will be invited to complete a video interview, followed by an in person or teams interview with two of our hiring managers, you will be given the opportunity to come and meet the team in office or on site. Its important to us that you are given every opportunity to know you’re making the right choice for you and your career.

About us

MWH Treatment is an integrated design and build provider working in the water sector. With over 1,000 staff working across eight regional centres, supporting six long-term water sector frameworks and two recently won frameworks, operating both as a sole contractor but also in joint ventures and alliances.

At MWH Treatment we believe that people matter. We know to build successful, creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver innovative ways of thinking. We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential, creating opportunity by inviting, embracing, and celebrating difference, our goal as an employer is to motivate, and develop our employees.

By fostering a diverse range of talents and perspectives we ensure we have the breadth of viewpoints, experiences, and skills needed to succeed. Embracing diversity of all kinds enables us to provide a work environment and culture that plays a key role in attracting and retaining the right people with the right skills.

As signatories to the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant, we have made a promise to support our forces, working with the CTP to help ex veterans find work in the civilian world. We also support Mates in Mind, a charitable programme to improve and promote positive mental health in the workplace. We don’t just tick boxes; we live these values every day.

Graduate Planner 2025