2026 Graduate - Chemfeed Engineer at Veolia Environnement SA

Metropolitan Borough of Solihull, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jun, 26

Salary

29000.0

Posted On

13 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Chemical Dosing, Water Treatment, Site Visits, Project Management, Technical Solutions, Commercial Viability, Working Drawings, Costing Sheets, Commissioning, Factory Acceptance Tests, Site Acceptance Tests, Management Of Change, Customer Satisfaction, Travel, Driving License, Analytical Skills

Industry

Environmental Services

Description

Company Description Veolia is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Water Tech brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future. Job Description VEOLIA GRADUATE PROGRAM 2026 2026 Graduate - Chemfeed Engineer Location: NW and NE of England Required: DEGREE IN Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering Application Deadline: 19th April 2026 Salary: £29000 per annum NOTE: The title 'Graduate 2026' relates to our program name, not the year we expect you to have graduated. Veolia are ready to launch our Graduate Recruitment Campaign for 2026! You will join us between July and October 2026 and complete our 1-year fully immersive graduate programme. This structured development journey leads to exciting long-term career opportunities across our global operations. This is a permanent position from day one, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to our graduates' long-term success and development. We believe in investing in our future leaders by offering permanent contracts rather than fixed-term positions, providing our graduates with job security and peace of mind from the start. This approach allows you to fully focus on your development and career growth. At the end of the 12-month graduate program, we conduct comprehensive career conversations with each graduate to explore their strengths, interests, and aspirations. This discussion helps determine the most suitable career path within our company. Our commitment to permanent employment reflects our confidence in our graduate program and our dedication to nurturing long-term talent. It also demonstrates our strong track record of graduate retention and career progression within Veolia. We pride ourselves on our positive and inclusive culture that emphasises equality and collaboration rather than focusing on hierarchy. At Veolia, our employees' diverse perspectives are encouraged and valued. Joining us means you will participate in our thriving DEI communities and related initiatives. Veolia has a meaningful purpose where you'll be part of something bigger than just a job; you'll be part of a network driving ecological transformation and making a meaningful impact on society and the environment through our work. Our Graduate Program is our commitment to developing talented employees through: Structured training on both essential and technical skills Networking opportunities A dedicated support network of a Program Leader, Line Manager, Mentor, Coach, and HR Manager Experiential learning, delivered on a monthly basis For times in-person workshops at key locations at our operations across Europe A Sustainability Challenge to develop your entrepreneurial skills Regular reviews with your support network - and a great chance for feedback As a Graduate Chemfeed Engineer, you will work hands-on to design and deliver chemical monitoring and dosing equipment solutions for diverse water treatment applications. You'll conduct site visits, scope installations for cooling towers, effluent systems, reverse osmosis and steam plants, while managing multiple projects independently. Working closely with account managers and customers across commercial and industrial sites, you'll develop technical solutions that meet both operational needs and commercial objectives, gaining tremendous satisfaction from your tangible impact on water treatment sustainability. Day-to-Day Duties and Learnings: • Conduct customer site visits to assess and design chemical dosing solutions for water treatment applications including cooling towers, effluent systems, reverse osmosis and steam plants • Scope chemical monitoring and dosing equipment installations for new build and replacement projects, evaluating product, pressure and flow requirements • Collaborate with account managers and customers to identify technically sound and commercially viable solutions for their sites • Manage multiple projects simultaneously at varying stages of execution, coordinating resources to deliver on time and within budget • Produce working drawings, sketches and costing sheets, and request quotes from suppliers and third-party installers • Support commissioning activities and system implementation at customer locations, attending Factory Acceptance Tests and Site Acceptance Tests • Participate in the Management of Change (MOC) process and maintain comprehensive project documentation in central cloud storage systems • Manage customer satisfaction levels, escalate concerns appropriately, and contribute proactively to ChemFeed Team execution improvements Qualifications Ideal Skills and Experience: Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (essential) Fluent in English Other European languages are useful Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Proficiency in Google Workspace or similar platforms Willingness to travel - up to 60% of the working week within assigned region, plus across Europe for graduate training Valid UK driving license (essential) AutoCAD knowledge (desirable) Project management software experience (desirable) Additional Information As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination. Contract type: Standard Compensation: GBP 29000 - GBP 29000 - yearly

Responsibilities

The Graduate Chemfeed Engineer will work hands-on designing and delivering chemical monitoring and dosing equipment solutions for diverse water treatment applications, including conducting site visits and scoping installations for systems like cooling towers and steam plants. Responsibilities also involve collaborating with account managers and customers to develop technically sound and commercially viable solutions while managing multiple projects independently.