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Graduate Design Manager
Location: Worldwide House, Peterborough
Business Area: Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA)
Start Date: September 2026
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, with additional 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 an engineering graduate ready 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 for motivated Graduate Engineers to support the delivery of multidisciplinary design for either a discrete or multiple sections across SPA. Working under the guidance of experienced design leaders, you will contribute to the planning, coordination, and execution of design management activities, ensuring alignment with project goals, safety standards, carbon and innovation targets.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the coordination of design teams, including internal engineers and external consultants.
Demonstrate initiative and ownership in design management related tasks.
Contribute to a positive team culture by promoting collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Assist in the planning and execution of design deliverables in line with project milestones.
Communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners
Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to innovation initiatives.
Drive a culture of continuous improvement in Health & Safety (H&S), ensuring consistent H&S standards are maintained.
What We’re Looking For:
A degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Process Engineering
Self-motivated with a proactive approach to learning and delivery.
Willingness to contribute to team leadership and coordination.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Committed to creating a supportive and equitable work environment.
What We Offer:
Competitive graduate salary and benefits package
Structured training and development programme
We will support you achieve working towards your professional accreditations
Real project experience from day one
Why Join the Strategic Pipeline Alliance?
We are more than just a delivery partner, we are agents of transformation, our employee value proposition to all of our employees is to be:
* United Through Purpose *Talented, supportive team
*Countless opportunities *Power in Partnership
*Shape The Future
Inclusion is for everyone, and we are an equal opportunity employer, which means we’ll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we’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:
If you're ready to kick-start your career in a sector that truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Closing date: 28th November 2025
*Assessment Centre Day will be held on 23rd January 2026
