North West water and wastewater company United Utilities has opened applications for its 2026 graduate and interns programme.

On International Women in Engineering Day (IWED) this week Thames Water celebrated Dina Gillespie – who runs Thames Water’s largest wastewater pumping station.

Applications are now open for the Yorkshire Water Industrial Cadet Programme, a five-day work experience opportunity for 16–18-year-olds.

Engineering services and nuclear company AtkinsRéalis has launched an industry-first recruitment campaign with a difference. The firm is searching for the top tech talent to take part in a weekend-long hackathon, with five permanent roles on offer to the winning team.

Severn Trent’s Big Boost for Brum recruitment campaign is taking place today - anyone attending can find out about hundreds of jobs, virtual reality interview training, apprenticeships and CV support.

Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering has launched its largest ever recruitment campaign in the UK and Ireland to boost their 3000-strong workforce.

Anglian Water is launching 54 new Level 3 and 4 operational apprenticeship positions encouraging people to consider working within the utilities industry.

After welcoming 56 new apprentices in January, United Utilities has recruited a further 46 apprentices, 24 graduates and in October will be recruiting a further 24 customer service apprentices.

Yorkshire Water is looking to expand its clean water team with the recruitment of 33 process engineers.

Water companies up and down the country are encouraging young people to consider a career in the industry as part of this year’s National Apprenticeship Week (8 – 14 February 2021).