About The Role

We're excited to expand our Operations division to join our Professional Development Programme for our 2026 intake, based in Testwood in CMDP (Southern Water) Framework working amongst our Project specialists.

Why Choose MWH?

It's your career, lets shape it together! We pride ourselves on putting people first with an inclusive and rewarding culture where success is recognised. Our apprentice programme is tailored to support and guide you as you begin your career with a hands-on and varied learning environment, you'll feel empowered to make decisions and harness your knowledge and practical skills. The sky's the limit!

Grow with us! As a growing company within the RSK group, we can offer a multitude of opportunities. MWH Treatment is preparing to play its part as one of the UK's leading Design and Build Contractors in the Water Industry. MWH Treatment, as part of the RSK group, specialise in creating and providing practical, sustainable outcomes. Our engineers pioneer and perfect solutions. The variety of work we offer provides a platform for you to develop and master your subject to build a fruitful and purposeful career.

What will you be doing?

During this comprehensive apprenticeship, you'll rotate through various placements in key project delivery areas, with support from our industry experts, including:

• Project Management: Learn to oversee and drive projects from start to finish
• Project Controls: Gain insights into managing project budgets, schedules, and resources.
• Quality: Be involved with checking, measuring, and evaluating the quality of your project work against the quality criteria and standards, and taking corrective actions if needed
• Commercial: ensure that all commercial aspects of the projects under their remit are properly managed and controlled, and that commercial strategy is developed and delivered in accordance with the requirements of the business.
• Construction: Get hands-on experience in the execution and operational phases of projects.

What is the Apprenticeship Programme?

Our Apprentice Programme is shaped to enable you to succeed in a hands-on supportive environment whilst giving you exposure to everything you need to start your career on a successful path.

You can expect:

• A committed and structured learning programme, with regular assessments.
• Academic day release for attendance at local technical college for relevant formal qualification.
• Mentorship dedicated to you to support your career
• UK wide program with opportunities to network with your peers
• Practical, on the job training within your team of industry experts.
• Level 3 Project Controls Technician/Level 6 Project manager (integrated degree) Apprenticeship

About You

What's in it for me?

Along with of structured learning and development throughout your graduate scheme and beyond, MWH also offer a variety of benefits, such as;
• A competitive starting salary
• 6 monthly salary increases, rewarding your commitment to your development and training
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
• Some flexibility with hybrid working
• Competitive and flexible contribution pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Gym memberships
• Technology salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Scheme - free mental health support, financial advice
• And many more benefits including Sports and Social club membership

What will I need to be considered?

• GCSEs for English, Mathematics and Sciences at grade 4 or above.
• A Levels in Maths and/or Related Subject
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Have the ability to travel to the office and sites (some of our sites are difficult to access through public transport) A driving licence would be preferred.
• Flexibility - Successful candidates will need to be flexible and willing to spend time in other offices and sites.
• Great communication skills. (Written and Verbal)
• Self- motivated - attitude is key, it's your career!
• A team player

What happens next?

Apply - Our dedicated early careers recruiter will review your application and be in touch

Timeframe - Within 4 Weeks you will hear if you've been successful to the next stage

Process - You will be invited to attend one of our onsite locations, for an assessment centre, where you will have the chance to meet the team and discover a little bit more about the role and the company!

Application Deadline - March 20th 2026

About Us

MWH Treatment is an integrated design and build provider working in the water sector. With over 1400 staff working across eight regional centres, supporting six long-term water sector frameworks and two recently won frameworks, operating both as a sole contractor but also in joint ventures and alliances.

At MWH Treatment we believe that people matter. We know to build successful, creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver innovative ways of thinking. We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential, creating opportunity by inviting, embracing, and celebrating difference, our goal as an employer is to motivate, and develop our employees. By fostering a diverse range of talents and perspectives we ensure we have the breadth of viewpoints, experiences, and skills needed to succeed. Embracing diversity of all kinds enables us to provide a work environment and culture that plays a key role in attracting and retaining the right people with the right skills.

As signatories to the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant, we have made a promise to support our forces, working with the CTP to help ex veterans find work in the civilian world. We also support Mates in Mind, a charitable programme to improve and promote positive mental health in the workplace. We don't just tick boxes; we live these values every day.

What MWH offer
Packages include -

A competitive salary

Hybrid Working (Jobs needs dependent)

Car/car allowance (Jobs needs dependent)

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)

Contribution Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Health Insurance

Private Medical Insurance

And many more benefits including - cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc