Graduate Environmental Engineer, Major Projects at Thames Water

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Thames Water scores 3.6/5 based on 137 reviews.

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What are the Best and Worst things about your job?

Best

The best things about my job are the strong support available and the constant opportunities to learn new things. I enjoy being part of a team where people are willing to help, share knowledge, and guide me as I develop my skills. I also like that every day brings something different, which keeps the work interesting.

Worst

The most challenging part is sometimes managing new tasks or information quickly, but the support around me makes it much easier and helps me grow with confidence.

What is the annual salary for this role?

Starting salary: £31,000 - £33,000

Current salary: £31,000 - £33,000

What hours do you actually work, on average?

Start: 09:00

Finish: 17:00

What advice would you give to someone applying to this role?

When applying, make sure your CV highlight the skills and experiences most relevant to the role, using real examples to show your impact.

Make sure you explain why you’re interested in the position and how it aligns with your long‑term goals.

Show that you understand the organisation’s mission, and communicate your enthusiasm clearly and professionally.

Finally, check your application for clarity, structure, and any small errors before submitting.

Do you have any interview tips?

In the interview, focus on giving clear, confident answers using the STAR approach and show how your experience matches the role.

Use real examples to demonstrate your skills, and structure them simply so your impact is easy to understand.

Research the organisation beforehand so you can speak genuinely about why you want the job.

Ask thoughtful questions, maintain good body language, and take a moment to think before answering if needed and ask for clarity if you don't understand a question.

Most importantly, be yourself, stay calm, and let your enthusiasm for the role come through.