Construction Site Management Degree Apprentice

Site Assurance Degree Apprentice Level 6

£24,558

Start date: September 2027

Location: Lancaster House Head Office, Huntingdon. Please note role may take you to some locations across the region, so some flexibility is essential. Your base location will be Huntingdon, and we offer a flexible hybrid working approach, with the opportunity to work from home up to 1-2 days per week where business needs allow.

Application Process: As part of your application, you’ll need to upload a cover letter explaining why you’re interested in this specific apprenticeship and Anglian Water. We want to hear about your own motivations, interests and experiences, so please make your cover letter personal and written in your own voice. AI tools can be useful for checking or improving your work, but your cover letter shouldn’t be heavily reliant on AI-generated content. Your cover letter will form an important part of our assessment of your application, and unfortunately, we won’t be able to consider applications submitted without one.

Help shape the future of water, the environment and the communities we serve

With a current investment plan worth over £11 billion, we're building for better — for you, for the communities we serve, for our environment. As part of this we are looking for candidates to join Anglian Water's Degree Apprentice Programme and tackle some of the biggest environmental and infrastructure challenges facing the region. From climate resilience and major engineering projects to digital innovation and customer experience, you'll develop the skills, experience and support needed to become one of our future leaders or specialists.

Your programme

What you'll be doing

You will develop a full range of skills to efficiently and effectively manage construction projects. They’ll gain experience in all aspects of site management, making a real impact on your projects.

It will prepare you to deliver projects safely, on time and within budget. They’ll learn to oversee cost control, time management, safe systems of work, and quality standards. Considering environmental impact and community relationships.

The apprenticeship is developed around the Government-approved construction management trailblazer standard. This ensures that you will gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours defined by industry employers.

Working within Central Services, you'll be part of a team that delivers safe, efficient and cost-effective services across Anglian Water. Supporting colleagues throughout the business, Central Services plays a critical role in enabling the delivery of our business plan objectives and ensuring our people, assets and operations can perform at their best.

What you could be involved with:

Supporting the delivery of capital investment projects, including project management activities and urgent infrastructure schemes.

Working with asset maintenance teams to ensure our facilities and operational assets remain safe, reliable and effective.

Contributing to facilities and estates projects, helping manage workplaces, accommodation and maintenance services across the region.

Supporting fleet operations, ensuring vehicles, plant and equipment are available, compliant and ready to support frontline teams.

Working alongside logistics teams responsible for warehousing, materials management, emergency response activities and regional distribution services.

Collaborating with colleagues and external partners to deliver services that support operational performance and business objectives.

This programme offers a unique opportunity to understand the breadth of services that underpin Anglian Water's operations while developing the skills, knowledge and experience needed to build a successful career within the business.

What you will bring

We are looking for people who are curious, ambitious and ready to learn. Individuals who enjoy solving problems, working collaboratively and bringing different perspectives to the challenges we face. Most importantly, we're looking for apprentices who want to help shape the future of water while developing a successful and rewarding career of their own.

For this role you will need:

Minimum Level 2 Maths and English.*

Evidence of a recognised built environment Level 4 qualification, eg Level 4 Construction Site Supervisor Apprenticeship, Construction Quantity Surveying Technician Apprenticeship, BTEC HNC in Construction or other construction or quantity surveying related HNC or CertHE (or equivalent).

High level of self-motivation and willingness to learn.

Analytical thinking, problem-solving, and good communication skills.

Organised, flexible, and able to manage time effectively.

In the 3 and a half year degree apprenticeship you will be awarded BSc (Hons) Construction Management

Benefits of joining Anglian Water

Starting your career brings exciting opportunities and new responsibilities. That's why we provide access to Stream, a financial wellbeing platform designed to help you make the most of your money. From workplace savings and budgeting tools to financial education, rewards and cashback offers, you'll have access to practical support that helps you build strong financial habits from day one

Alongside this we offer a competitive salary, you'll receive a comprehensive health and wellbeing package, private healthcare, 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, and a double-matched pension scheme with up to 21% total contribution. We also offer an excellent family leave package, including enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental leave, helping you balance your career with the moments that matter most.

Closing date: 15th November 2026

Next Steps: If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to attend an in-person assessment centre on 11th December at Lancaster House office in Huntingdon.

Right to Work in the UK: To be considered for this role, you must already have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.