Graduate Project Engineer

Do you see yourself in a graduate role?

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone.

Through our Graduate Programme, you’ll help us to achieve our purpose of Ecological Transformation and build a career we can be proud of. No matter what role you have, when you join us you can play a key role in achieving our vision, and we can make yours happen too.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment in small and big ways, and contribute towards our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you

• Base salary of £30,000 + 10% London weighting plus Veolia Benefits Package
• 25 days of annual leave
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
• Access to our company pension scheme
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• 24-hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well-known retailers
• One paid day leave every year to volunteer and support your community

Location and Hours

London-based: 210 London, N1 9JY or London SE14 5RS
40 hours per week
2-year programme starting September 2026

Graduate Programme

Our comprehensive Graduate Programme offers hands-on experience working on strategic projects while developing essential personal and professional skills. You'll receive expert training from Veolia's People Development team through monthly sessions at our Kingswood (Cannock) office, giving you the confidence and capabilities to thrive in your future career.

You'll join our supportive graduate network and benefit from mentorship throughout your journey. At Veolia, we're committed to your long-term growth - our continuous development culture means this is just the beginning of your exciting career journey with us.

What you'll be doing

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget, whilst managing schedules, costs, and risks
• Support project administration and execute assigned activities across key knowledge areas
• Engage with diverse stakeholders and manage expectations throughout project lifecycles
• Ensure compliance with all Health and Safety policies and Veolia organisational procedures
• Support Business Development through business plans, feasibility studies, and maintain a business opportunity register
• Manage connection enquiries from prospective clients, including scoping, system modelling, and preparing commercial proposals for District Heating network connections
• Conduct technical assessments of existing systems to monitor operational performance
• Assist in developing project programmes, work instructions, traffic management plans, method statements, and RAMS in collaboration with internal teams

What we're looking for

• Degree-level qualification in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or a Project Management qualification (to be achieved by September 2026)
• Understanding of the project management life cycle
• Understanding of small to medium projects gained in a commercial environment
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to undertake further training and development
• Willingness to travel to training locations and potentially relocate for role requirements

We reserve the right to close applications earlier than expected if we receive an exceptionally high volume of submissions. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

What's next?

Before we can progress your application to the next stage, you'll need to complete a couple of short strength-based assessments to assess your potential for success in the role against skills, behaviours, personality and motivation – all in one engaging and immersive online experience. If you're successful following this, we’ll then invite you to attend one of our virtual assessment days.

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We are proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024, and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we’re also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We are dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We are committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.