SPA Graduate (Planner)

GraduatePlanner 

Location:Worldwide House, Peterborough (Hybrid)

Business Area: Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA) 

Start Date: September 2027 

Salary:dependent on experience and skills  

Our mission is simple yet vital:To Make the East of England Resilient to the Effects of Drought,we’re leading the way to change that. Join us in shaping a sustainable future while being part of a team where everyone can thrive.  

The Strategic Pipeline Alliance Project is at the exciting delivery stage, withadditional projects lined up to undertake during AMP8. At SPA, we embrace innovation, digital technology, and collaboration with our partners, including Farrans, MMB, Costain and Jacobs.  

About the Role: 

Are you a graduatePlannerready to make a real-world impact? Join a growing team delivering an innovative and essential infrastructure project that will serve millions across East Anglia. 

We are looking foramotivatedGraduatePlanner to support theprogrammeplanning of thedelivery of Infrastructure and Non-Infrastructure elements of our major potable water transfer project. This is a unique opportunity to work collaboratively in a high-demand sector, developing this project that will protect the environment and support communities across the region. 

 
Key Responsibilities: 

• Assist in the creation and maintenance of detailed project programmes using planning software (e.g. Primavera P6, MS Project) 

• Monitor project progress and helpidentify risks, delays, or opportunities for improvement 

• Work alongside engineers, project managers, and commercial teams to coordinate key milestones 

• Support the production of reports, dashboards, and lookahead schedules 

• Attend project meetings and contribute to short- and long-term planning activities 

• Help ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to high-quality standards 

WhatWe’re Looking For: 

• A 2:2 degree or above in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline 

• A genuine interest in project controls, scheduling, or infrastructure delivery 

• Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills 

• A proactive, detail-driven approach and a willingness to learn 

• Full UK driving licence (or working towards it) 

What We Offer: 

• Competitive graduate salary and benefits package 

• Structured training and development programme 

• We will supportyou achieve working towards your professional accreditations 

• Real project experience from day one 

Why Jointhe Strategic Pipeline Alliance? 

We are more than just a delivery partner, we are agents of transformation, our employee value proposition toall of our employees is to be:  

*United Through Purpose            *Talented, supportive team 

 *Countless opportunities             *Power in Partnership 

                                  *Shape The Future 

Inclusion is foreveryone, and we are an equal opportunity employer, which meanswe’ll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disabilitystatus or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, andwe’re committed to creating an environment where all our colleagues feel they belong. 

Right to Work in the UK 
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application.Please note that this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker or Graduate visa routes 

Apply Now: 
Ifyou're ready to kick-start your career in a sector that truly makes a difference,we’d love to hear from you.  

Closing date: 30th October 2026 

*Assessment Centre Day will be held on 15th January 2027