Graduate Programme

About Uisce Éireann 

We are Uisce Éireann. Every day, we are responsible for the delivery of secure, safe, and sustainable water services for the people of Ireland. As Ireland’s national regulated water utility, our vision is a sustainable Ireland where water is respected and protected, for the planet and all the lives it supports.

Our purpose at Uisce Éireann is to rise to the challenge of delivering transformative water services that enable communities to thrive. That means we are proud to take on the responsibility of protecting our water supply, passing on a safe and secure water system to a rapidly growing population and empowering Ireland’s social and economic growth.

So, we’re passionate about helping our people to do the best work of their lives, to enable them to make a positive difference to communities all over Ireland. Our aim is to attract and develop talented and skilled people with diverse backgrounds and an evolving range of expertise and insight. We believe that such a strong workforce will help us achieve our goals and allow us to continue investing in, and advancing, Ireland’s water services. 

Our Graduate Talent Programme 

At Uisce Éireann we recognise that today’s emerging talent is tomorrow’s leadership. That’s why we invest in our early careers professionals from day one, offering comprehensive development programmes that lay the foundation for long-term success. We believe that early career professionals are the key to our future. We empower them to grow, offering pathways to success that align with both their ambitions and our organisational goals. 

For 2026 we are recruiting talented graduates to join our 2-year Graduate Programme across 2 Specialist Streams: Engineering and Business Operations.

Both streams are 2 years in duration and consist of 3 X 8-month rotations across our Infrastructure Delivery, Asset Management & Sustainability and Chief Operations Directorates. This will give you a unique opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of projects and exposure to a variety of internal and external stakeholders. Learn more about the areas you will rotate through below:

 ▪ Our Chief Operations Office is responsible for delivering essential water services across Ireland, combining operational excellence with a strong customer focus. It oversees both the treatment and management of over 3.3 billion litres of water and wastewater daily, while maintaining an extensive network of infrastructure assets and pipelines. At the same time, it ensures a high-quality experience for domestic and non-domestic customers, managing billing, customer interactions, and strategy implementation through the Customer Contact Centre. Together, Asset and Customer Operations work seamlessly to provide safe, reliable and efficient water services to communities nationwide.

 ▪ Our Infrastructure Delivery Directorate is managing the delivery of an unprecedented programme of capital investment in Ireland's water infrastructure. Infrastructure Delivery is made up of 5 distinct and related functions- Water, Wastewater, Water Supply Project, Commercial and Portfolio. The Directorate aims to Transform Ireland’s water infrastructure by delivering timely, essential, value for money water services.

 ▪ Our Asset Management & Sustainability Directorate is responsible for strategic planning, prioritisation, and development of Uisce Éireann’s Capital Works ensuring Irish Water’s capital investment portfolio is developed and managed to deliver benefits to customers, stakeholders, the environment and the wider society as well as providing environmental assessment and management expertise across Uisce Éireann. It is made up a of a number of areas including Asset Strategy, Asset Intelligence, Asset Planning and Asset Investment. 

Unlock your Potential

At Uisce Éireann, we believe that your career is a journey, and the Graduate Programme is just the beginning. From day one, you’ll be immersed in a dynamic, supportive environment where continuous learning is part of the culture. Our structured Uisce University development pathway includes technical training, professional skills workshops, and one-to-one mentoring designed to help you grow in confidence, capability and impact. 

We’re committed to developing future leaders who will shape the sustainable future of Ireland’s water services. Through hands-on experience, cross-functional projects, and access to industry experts, you’ll gain the tools, knowledge and insight to make meaningful contributions – not just to Uisce Éireann, but to the communities we serve right across Ireland. Your growth is our investment, and together we’ll help you build a career with purpose.

Ready to Apply? 

Successful applicants will join Uisce Éireann in September 2026 and can be based out of our Cork or Dublin Offices, with hybrid working arrangements available. On successful completion of this 2-year programme, a number of permanent positions will be available within Uisce Éireann.

We are looking for recent or prospective honours Bachelors/Masters Graduates that can demonstrate the following:

▪ A relevant degree – those pursuing the Engineering stream must have a BEng degree in any discipline, those pursuing the Business Operations stream should have a degree in Business/Commerce/BIS or similar 

▪ A natural problem solver who relishes working in diverse teams, with strong communication skills. 

▪ Initiative, innovation and drive, and a pride in the work you deliver. 

▪ A keen interest, curiosity, and ambition in your work. 

▪ Eligible to work in Ireland for the duration of the programme.

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