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As a leader in delivering sustainable infrastructure, we are committed to working with our clients to improve the UK’s water security, supply and quality, while protecting the environment for future generations.
At Kier, we are on a growth journey, revolutionising the future of water infrastructure and we want you to be a part of it!
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Anglian Water
East Anglia
Explore opportunities with Anglian Water's ambitious AMP8 plans!
Anglian Water has submitted an updated PR24 business plan to Ofwat, proposing a total expenditure of £14.5 billion for the Asset Management Period 8 (AMP8), covering 2025–2030. This plan focuses on maintaining high-quality drinking water, ensuring water supply security, delivering environmental improvements, and enhancing network resilience to address challenges such as an ageing asset base, climate change, and population growth.
Key facts about Anglian Water:
- Serves 6 million customers
- Manages over 38,000 km of water mains
- Operates 140 water treatment works
Severn Trent
East and West Midlands
Explore opportunities with Severn Trent's ambitious AMP8 plans!
Severn Trent has submitted an updated PR24 business plan to Ofwat, proposing a total expenditure of £12.9 billion for the Asset Management Period 8 (AMP8), covering 2025–2030. This plan focuses on maintaining high-quality drinking water, ensuring water supply security, delivering environmental improvements, and enhancing network resilience to address challenges such as an ageing asset base, climate change, and population growth.
Key facts about Severn Trent:
- Serves 8 million customers
- Manages over 46,000 km of water mains
- Operates 93 water treatment works
- Treats 2.9 billion litres of wastewater daily
South West Water
Devon, Cornwall and parts of Dorset, Somerset and Bournemouth Water
Explore opportunities with South West Water's ambitious AMP8 plans!
South West Water has submitted an updated PR24 business plan to Ofwat, proposing a total expenditure of £9.2 billion for the Asset Management Period 8 (AMP8), covering 2025–2030. This plan focuses on maintaining high-quality drinking water, ensuring water supply security, delivering environmental improvements, and enhancing network resilience to address challenges such as an ageing asset base, climate change, and population growth.
Key facts about South West Water:
- Serves 1.7 million customers
- Manages over 18,000 km of water mains
- Operates 29 water treatment works
- Treats 500 million litres of wastewater daily
Southern Water
Kent, Sussex, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
Join our partnership with Southern Water for groundbreaking AMP8 projects!
Kier has been appointed by Southern Water Services to their £3.1bn Strategic Development Partnership Framework for its Asset Management Period 8 (AMP8). The appointment is for an initial term of seven years, with the option to extend the agreement for an additional five years. Projects expected to be awarded under the framework include increases in capacity at water supply and wastewater treatment sites, alongside works to improve water safety, quality, recycling, and resilience. Kier will provide strategic planning, design, and construction management services across both water and wastewater projects.
Key facts about Southern Water:
- Serves 2.5 million households
- Treats and recycles wastewater from more than 4.7 million households
- Manages a network of 53,470 km of clean and wastewater pipelines
- Operates 458 water treatment works
Thames Water
Greater London, Thames Valley and surrounding areas
Explore opportunities with Thames Water's ambitious AMP8 plans!
Thames Water has submitted an updated PR24 business plan to Ofwat, proposing a total expenditure of £19.8 billion for the Asset Management Period 8 (AMP8), covering 2025–2030. This plan focuses on maintaining high-quality drinking water, ensuring water supply security, delivering environmental improvements, and enhancing network resilience to address challenges such as an ageing asset base, climate change, and population growth.
Key facts about Thames Water:
- Serves 16 million customers
- Manages over 31,000 km of water mains
- Operates 100 water treatment works
- Treats 4.6 billion litres of wastewater daily
United Utilities
North West England
Help shape the future of water infrastructure in the North West!
Kier has been appointed to United Utilities' specialist framework as part of the Asset Management Programme (AMP) 8 cycle (2025–2030). This major investment aims to deliver cleaner rivers and improved water quality across the North West. Kier will play a crucial role in delivering these enhancements, contributing to environmental sustainability and community well-being.
Key facts about United Utilities:
- Serves 7 million customers
- Manages 42,000 km of water pipes
- Supplies 1.8 billion litres of water daily
Wessex Water
South West England
Join us in delivering sustainable water solutions!
Kier has been appointed by Wessex Water to their Capital Delivery Partner Framework for its Asset Management Period 8 (AMP8). The appointment is for an initial term of six years, with the option to extend the agreement for an additional five years. Projects expected to be awarded via the framework involve the construction of new assets, alongside the refurbishment, modification, and maintenance of existing assets, both above and below ground. They will include bioresource schemes, works on supply and waste networks, capital maintenance projects, water and wastewater processing, and environmental monitoring.
Key facts about Wessex Water:
- Provides clean water services to 1.4 million customers
- Offers sewerage services to 2.9 million customers
- Manages 35,000 km of sewers and 12,000 km of water mains
- Operates 231 water sources and treatment centres
Yorkshire Water
Yorkshire and the Humber
Help revolutionise Yorkshire Water for AMP8!
Kier has been appointed to Yorkshire Water’s £850m complex non-infrastructure works framework, covering the delivery period for capital investment programme, AMP8 (2025–2030). Through this framework, Kier will provide expertise in civil engineering, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation (MEICA), and building works to enhance Yorkshire Water’s clean water and wastewater networks across the region.
Key facts about Yorkshire Water:
- Serves 5.5 million customers
- Supports 140,000 businesses
- Owns 28,000 hectares of land
Building and updating treatment works
We enhance and expand water and wastewater treatment facilities to ensure safe and reliable water supply.
Example: The Alderney Water Treatment Works project improved purification processes to meet increasing demand.
Installing pipelines
We develop critical pipeline networks to support efficient water and wastewater distribution.
Example: The Farringdon to Blunsdon Pipeline project boosted water connectivity across the region.
Constructing storm tanks
We deliver stormwater management solutions to mitigate flooding and manage excess rainfall.
Example: Our work with Severn Trent on storm tanks has increase flood resilience in key areas.
Water resilience
We ensure the ongoing reliability and resilience of water systems through comprehensive repair, maintenance and infrastructure services.
Example: New infrastructure, such as the Blackpool Pit Raw Water Pumping Station for South West Water, has improved water supply resilience.
Installing water meters
We promote sustainable water use by implementing advanced metering solutions.
Example: Our collaboration with Anglian Water has resulted in the widespread installation of smart water meters across East Anglia.
Expanding sewage treatment capacity
We modernise and enhance sewage treatment works to meet growing demand and regulatory standards.
Example: At Mogden Sewage Treatment Works, we worked with Thames Water to expand capacity and improve treatment efficiency.
A career with purpose
and progression
Whether you're starting out or looking for your next challenge, Kier offers clear pathways for growth and development in the water industry.
Water is essential to daily life, and we need people to help deliver and maintain vital infrastructure through innovation, expertise, and commitment. A career in water offers the opportunity to make a real impact—ensuring communities have access to clean water and safely managing wastewater and sewage to protect the environment. At Kier, we invest in your future with tailored training, mentorship, and hands-on experience on industry-leading projects. Join us and play a key role in shaping the UK's water infrastructure while building a rewarding career.
Comprehensive learning and development opportunities to support your career progression
Flexible working arrangements to accommodate your lifestyle
Enhanced family friendly policies to support growing families
Wellbeing initiatives that prioritise your mental and physical health
