Southern Water early careers: how to get in
Last checked 2026-10-03 against Southern Water's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with Southern Water. How we check
At a glance
- Graduate Development Programmes in Digital, Operational, and Engineering and Project Managementgraduate schemeNo published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Not published4 stages
- Apprenticeships in Category Specialist, Commercial Specialist, Water Network Inspector and Engineering MaintenanceapprenticeshipNo published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Not published
How Southern Water recruits
September 2026 intake (prior cycle; applications closed, no 2027 dates published). 4 stages, from Southern Water's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Southern Water names them.
Apply online
Application form
Online application via the Workday careers site. Applications for the current round are closed.
“Apply online [...] Applications are now closed. We may have more graduate roles throughout the year.”
Online assessment
Online tests
After application review, an online assessment of skills and reasoning.
“Once we've reviewed your application, we'll invite you to complete an online assessment to show your skills and reasoning.”
Assessment centre
Assessment centre
Assessment day meeting previous graduates and managers and completing a range of activities.
“If successful, you'll be invited to meet previous graduates and managers from across the business as well as completing a range of activities throughout the day.”
Welcome on board!
Offer
Successful candidates get a phone offer, then contracts and checks.
“If successful, we'll call you with an offer and guide you through the next steps, including contracts, checks and everything you need to get ready for your first day.”
Visa sponsorship
Graduate Development Programmes in Digital, Operational
Southern Water lists sixteen named graduate roles across three two year programmes, but applications were closed and no salary or sponsorship position is published.
“Alongside our permanent roles, we also offer two year graduate management and development programmes.”
Apprenticeships in Category Specialist, Commercial
Southern Water advertises apprenticeships across commercial, technical and operational pathways through the year, with no age limit and no published salary.
“Our starting pay for apprentices is competitive, and it increases as you learn new skills.”
Southern Water on the Home Office sponsor register
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Common questions
- What is the Southern Water graduate scheme application process?
- Southern Water's own careers pages describe 4 stages: Apply online, then Online assessment, then Assessment centre, then Welcome on board!.
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