Graduate Commercial Engineer

Graduate Commercial Engineer & Project Manager - UK & Ireland
Tailored Graduate Program
International Travel
Excellent development opportunities
£27000 + outstanding benefits
Peterborough base with hybrid working
Are you a recent graduate in Science or have relevant science discipline experience?
Come be a part of Veolia Water Technologies and Solutions’ Graduate Program and kickstart your career with one of the best Graduate Programs available
As a Veolia Graduate, your journey with Veolia Water Technologies and Solutions will be a unique and robust learning experience.
This graduate role will run until November 2025 and will challenge and enrich your learning to develop your skills, knowledge and confidence.
The Graduate Program is our commitment to developing talented employees through:
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Structured training on both essential and technical skills
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Networking opportunities
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A dedicated support network of a Program Leader, Line Manager, Mentor, Coach, and HR Manager)
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Experiential learning, delivered on a monthly basis, including 4 in-person workshops at our key locations in Europe - so you must be willing to travel internationally
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A 6-week team Sustainability Challenge to develop your entrepreneurial skills
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Quarterly reviews with your support network - a great chance for feedback
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Real and meaningful employment
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Wider opportunities throughout the group of companies towards the end of the program.
What are the day to day duties for the Graduate Commercial Engineer & Project Manager?
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Develop skills in Ultrafiltration Cloud Design Tools, process review, and project management.
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Lead Product ITR opportunities from technical solution development stage to project completion.
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Drive profitable growth while balancing risk across the entire Veolia Products portfolio in EMEA, with a focus on Submerged Ultrafiltration (SUF).
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Collaborate closely with all teams involved in the sales cycle, including Product Management, Sales, and Service.
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Focus on key metrics such as hit rate, on-time proposals submittal, meeting operational plan for orders and margin, and execution targets on budget and within schedule.
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The role will have two streams:
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Core (50%): Own SUF Product water treatment opportunities across EMEA from inquiry to completion. Lead P&S transversal projects incorporating SUF and other technologies, developing solutions and proposals. Support other areas of the business with standard product support.
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Projects (50%): Participate in the Graduate program and P&S Continual improvement themed projects aimed at improving customer experience, standardization of products, and business operations.
What background would be ideal in this Graduate Commercial Engineer & Project Manager role?
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Degree in science or similar field
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Ability to work independently and to drive projects to completion with minimal oversight.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
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Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
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Fluent in English (verbal and written).
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Willingness to travel within the UK, Ireland region to meet the teams and customers
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Willingness to travel through Europe and wider area for tailored Graduate Workshops and Networking
What are the Benefits?
At Veolia, we know that at certain crucial moments in life, we all need a little help, protection and support. That's why we are proud to offer our innovative Veolia Cares program, which demonstrates our commitment to our employees.
From the very first day of employment, this commitment is reflected in an array of benefits that is generous, and relevant.
These include:
Health & Welfare
Holiday allowance 26 days plus Bank Holidays
Private Healthcare, and Dental Plan
Enhanced Parental Leave
A Lifestyle Account to support your work/life balance
Discounted Gym Memberships
Employee Assistance Program
Monetary Benefits
Pension contribution of 10% of your earnings from us every month
Life Insurance of 10 x your salary
About Us
Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions is an industry leader in solving the world's most pressing water reuse, industrial, irrigation, municipal, and drinking water needs.
Through desalination, advanced membrane, separation solutions, and water reuse and wastewater management and process technologies, we deliver added value to every customer.
Veolia WTS provides value by improving performance and product quality, reducing operating costs, and extending equipment life through a broad range of products and services that are designed to optimise total performance.
We safeguard the environment through water conservation and energy reduction.
We are a great work environment, providing consistent professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
Veolia is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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