Anglian Water is offering new course opportunities to train in engineering or construction and utility operations provided by The College of West Anglia which could ultimately lead to apprenticeships with their AMP6 Alliance partners.

The courses start in September and students who successfully complete one of them will be interviewed for apprenticeship positions with one of Anglian Water’s Alliance partners. The AMP6 partner companies working with Anglian Water include Balfour Beatty Utility Solutions, Barhale, Grontmij, MMB, MWH and Skanska.

There are two courses, one in Engineering and the other in construction and utility operations - both of the courses have been heavily influenced by Anglian Water’s Four Alliances. The Mechanical and Electrical Engineering course is currently sponsored solely by the @one Alliance, while the Construction and Utility Operations course is a collaboration between all four of Anglian Water’s alliances.

The first two years of both courses are sponsored full-time. After passing all modules at the end of their second year, the students will be offered an interview with a partner company, who will employ the students on an apprenticeship, depending on which element of the course they want to focus on (mechanical or electrical engineering in the @one Alliance, or construction or utilities in one of the four alliances).

David Newsome from Anglian Water, who is project managing the development of the courses across all four alliances in collaboration with the college said:

“The 15-year partner contracts signed across all four alliances have given us the opportunity to develop these courses and offer specialist lecturing and materials to the students – this is what makes them ‘sponsored’ courses. We are trying to tailor them as specifically as we can, so that we can nurture our own future talent with a view to employment with one of Anglian Water’s alliances.”

Anyone of any age is eligible to apply, from school leavers to those interested in a new career. As full-time, recognised courses, there is 100 per cent funding available from the government for 16-18 year olds, and some funding available for those who are older, depending on their age.

Interviews will take place on August 24 – contact David Newsome on 07903 992155 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for further information.

The full-time level 3 engineering (electrical and mechanical) qualification is specifically designed to lead into an apprenticeship with the Anglian Water @one Alliance and further qualifications including HNC, degree and chartered engineer status. As a part of the qualification, there will be significant work experience with Anglian Water.

The second is a level 1 City & Guilds construction course leading to a level 2 construction course - on successful completion students will be guaranteed an interview with one of the Anglian Water Alliances.