Biodiversity Analyst Intern

United Utilities is delivering essential services across the North West, including providing drinking water, protecting the environment, and supporting communities. They are currently undertaking a significant investment programme to improve services, enhance environmental performance, and create a sustainable future.

What you can expect as an Intern within our Biodiversity Team?

As a Biodiversity Intern within the Integrated Water Management team, you will actively contribute to protecting and enhancing the natural environment across the North West. You will gain hands-on experience in:

• Protected habitats and species
• Invasive non-native species management
• Biodiversity net gain
• Nature-based solutions
• Environmental investigations to support regulatory compliance

You will collaborate with colleagues, environmental partners, local authorities, and other stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes for customers, communities, and the region's landscapes. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to United Utilities' vision for a stronger, greener, healthier North West and develop valuable skills for a career in environmental management and sustainability.

What you’ll be getting stuck into day to day:

• Support the Biodiversity Team with the rollout of the biodiversity strategy, leading on specific actions where appropriate.
• Track performance against governmental and company-specific nature-related targets.
• Produce reports for regulators on progress against statutory duties.
• Support the delivery of action plans for the management, treatment, and prevention of Invasive non-native species.
• Work with stakeholders to support the development of action plans for protected landscapes.
• Support the wider team on initiatives relating to nature-based solutions and wider land/catchment activities.
• Assist senior managers on more complex projects.
• Develop engagement materials for stakeholders to promote the importance of nature recovery.

What you’ll bring to the team:

• Expectation of a minimum 2:1 degree in an Environmental related degree.
• Must be in your penultimate year of university study.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken).
• Ability to demonstrate practical application of knowledge.
• Proactive attitude with ambition and drive.
• Flexibility to work throughout the North West region.
• Great team-working skills.
• A full UK driving licence (upon application) and access to a vehicle for business use.

Why join United Utilities as an intern?

• First-class training and support.
• In-depth understanding of your business area.
• Develop skills for career progression.
• Opportunity to make a real contribution to the communities served.
• Potential for a graduate offer upon successful performance.

Benefits:

• Salary of at least £25,950 per annum (pro rata).
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata).

Application Process:

• Online application form
• Online tests
• In-person interview and presentation (must be available between 17th November – 11th December)

Application deadline:

21st October 2026 (please apply early as deadlines are subject to change).

Contract:

Fixed term contract (maximum 12 months).