Ready to own your future? At Scottish Water, our Summer Internship programme empowers you to gain hands-on experience, tackle real challenges, and contribute to shaping Scotland’s future. This isn’t just a summer job - it’s an opportunity to make a real impact. As part of our team, you’ll play a key role in delivering essential services and infrastructure that help Scotland flourish every day. You’ll be joining us at a fascinating time, as we transform into a more agile, innovative organisation that delivers outstanding service, delivers great value for money, and works in an environmentally sustainable way that goes beyond Net Zero. Graduating in 2026? Kickstart your career with a 12-week summer placement and start building your future today. What you’ll do As a Procurement & Supply Chain Intern, you’ll be part of our award-winning, CIPS Platinum accredited team, helping to source the goods and services that keep everything running smoothly. You’ll get a real feel for the procurement process, making sure we buy what we need in a fair, transparent, and cost-effective way – all while following public procurement rules. You’ll dive into the practical side of things, supporting the sourcing of materials and services, managing supplier relationships, and helping with contracts and negotiations. It’s a great way to learn the ins and outs of procurement, and how to make sure we’re always getting the best value for money. What sets this internship apart is the chance to get involved in exciting projects that focus on sustainability, Net Zero, and innovation. You’ll work alongside teams exploring fresh ways to collaborate with suppliers and industry bodies on key environmental goals, helping to drive positive change in our supply chain. In this hands-on role, you’ll build your skills in strategic thinking, project management, and business development, while getting involved in real projects that make a difference. You’ll also have the chance to shape your own projects and take ownership of your work, making an impact from day one. Plus, you’ll gain valuable insight into how procurement is a key player in achieving our long-term sustainability goals. This is a paid summer internship with an hourly rate of £12.60, aligned with the Real Living Wage. This is typically a full-time position (35 hours), but we’re open to discussing flexible working patterns where possible to suit your needs. For a 35-hour week, the equivalent annual salary would be around £23,020, pro-rated for the length of the internship. What you’ll need You’ll be in the penultimate year of university, or maybe about to do a Masters. Either way, you’ll be on course for at least a 2:2 degree. And it goes without saying that you will be available for the full placement time: 12 weeks. You will be studying towards a Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Management, Legal, Social Sciences, or even Sustainability. But we’re flexible – tell us why a career in Procurement & Supply Chain is for you. In terms of essential requirements? That’s it. But here’s the thing: We get thousands of applications for our internships each year. What makes the best candidates stand out? Here are a few things we love to see: CVs that tell us more than what grades you earned over the years. Show us what you’ve learned. What you love. What your aspirations are. Cover letters that tell us why you’re interested in Scottish Water (and our Procurement Internship in particular). People who use their application to demonstrate that they are Bold, Responsible, Inspiring and Caring. What happens next? The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 9th of February. Please provide a Cover Letter (max. 500 words), alongside your CV – multiple attachments can be uploaded at the application stage. If you’re shortlisted, final face-to-face interviews will happen during February. Where you can give us a good grilling too. If you accept a place on the programme, you’ll go through some pre-employment screening during the Spring, including a criminal record check. All our new Interns will start together at the beginning of June for a 12-week Summer Internship, finishing at the end of August. You’ll learn more about the organisation, meet our leaders, visit some of our operational sites, start making friends, and have a lot of fun.