Job Description

Register your interest for our 2027 programmes, and we will email you when they are live! Our summer placements are for students currently studying an undergradute degree at university. If you are a school student, please refer to our work experience page on the main careers site.

To give you a flavour of what we might have on offer, here is a snapshot of what we recruited for this year:

Summer Placements - STEM

• Project Management (Engineering)
• Project Management (PMO)
• Engineering Design
• Technology
• Data Science

Summer Placements - Business

• HR & Comms
• Finance
• Strategy & Regulation

LET’S CUT STRAIGHT TO IT

At Severn Trent, we believe everyone deserves more. More care for the environment, more sustainable initiatives, and more support for the communities we serve. That's why we're on a mission to deliver bigger and better things, and we need passionate Summer Placements like you to help us achieve our goals.

Our people and culture are the heart of our success. We're proud to be in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. With nearly 10,000 dedicated colleagues, we're looking for more brilliant people who are eager to turn challenges into opportunities for a better future. 

If you're excited to learn, and ready to make a real impact, we want you on our team.  

HOW WILL THE PROGRAMME WORK?

During the 8-week or 12-week placement you will be working day to day with industry professionals.

Throughout your time with us, you’ll also benefit from a range of opportunities designed to help you explore your career ambitions, support your development, and ensure you get the most out of your placement:

• Employability Sessions -Take part in three tailored workshops focused on building practical skills and career insights to help you thrive in your future career.

• Networking Lunch - Connect with fellow placement students in a relaxed setting, share experiences, and start building your professional network.

• Alumni Lunch - Meet former interns who have successfully transitioned into full-time roles at Severn Trent. Hear their stories, gain inspiration, and learn from their journeys.

• Senior Leader Panel Event - Attend an exclusive session featuring senior leaders from across the business. Discover their career paths, receive valuable advice, and be inspired by their insights.
• One-to-One Support -Benefit from regular meetings with managers, Mentors and the New Talent Team

Depending on your year of study, the programme could lead to a fast-track opportunity into another internship programme or even our graduate scheme—helping you take the next step in your career with Severn Trent.

ABOUT THE PLACEMENT

Location: Various

Programme Duration: 8 or 12 weeks

Starting Salary: £24,452.04 pro rata

You must be currently studying at a UK university and be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We want our employees to care and to have a genuine passion for what we do as a business. We need people who want to make a difference in providing a vital service to our customers, now and for the long-term.

We’d love you to be someone with…

• A ‘can do’ attitude – someone who’s eager to get involved, takes ownership of their actions, and takes pride in delivering high-quality work.

• Adaptability and resilience – comfortable with variety and able to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

• Strong prioritisation and problem-solving skills – able to assess tasks quickly and take initiative to tackle challenges head-on.

• Excellent communication and collaboration – confident working across multiple teams and building strong working relationships.

• Curiosity and a growth mindset – keen to learn, ask questions, and continuously improve in a dynamic setting.

• Accountability and integrity – someone who acts responsibly, makes thoughtful decisions, and contributes positively to team culture.

• Creative thinking – willing to challenge the status quo, bring fresh ideas, and contribute to innovation.

• Self-awareness and reflection – open to feedback and committed to personal development.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

At Severn Trent we are passionate about our people. We want to make sure that we continue to foster a more diverse, inclusive, and cohesive culture that represents the communities and customers we serve. We’re making sure we keep up the progress with our wonderful working groups – LGBTQ+, Women in Operations & STEM, Disability and Ethnicity, who help us with our commitments. Find out more about our commitments to Diversity and Inclusion at Severn Trent.

LET’S GO

Register your interest now so that we can stay in touch! We hope to see you apply, to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.

To find out more about working with us, search #LifeatSevernTrent on social media.