The clock is ticking on one of the water industry’s most respected accolades. Nominations for the Young Engineer Awards 2027 close on 13th November, and the Pump Centre is calling on members, mentors, and young engineers themselves to not let this year’s brightest talent go unrecognised.
Now in its 18th year, the Young Engineer Awards has established itself as a definitive milestone for early-career professionals across the UK water sector, and for the companies who back them. As the water sector faces increasing pressure to attract, develop, and retain world-class engineering expertise, these awards offer a vital platform to showcase the individuals shaping the future of water and wastewater management.
Why Enter?
The Young Engineer Awards is a chance for the water and wastewater sector’s brightest sparks to gain recognition for their hard work and achievements within the early stages of their careers. For past winners, it's been a genuine launchpad, accelerating progression into senior roles and showcasing their capabilities to both their employer and the wider industry. It's a moment that opens doors, builds confidence, and connects winners with established leaders across the sector.
For employers, having a Young Engineer Award winner on the team is proof of investment in future talent - visible evidence of the strength rising through your ranks. At a time when the water sector is under real pressure to attract and retain engineering talent, that kind of visibility matters more than ever. This is your chance to shine a light on the people who will shape the industry's next decades.
An Exclusive Winner’s Package
The Pump Centre rewards and celebrates the achievements of early-career water engineers with a prize package designed to fuel career progression and learning. For 2027, the winners' package is worth over £1,500 and includes four 2-hour mentoring sessions with a Pump Centre team member or consultant, a commemorative trophy, £250 gift voucher, an invitation to the Water Equipment Show Awards Dinner, a seat on the Pump Centre Council for up to 12 months, a £250 reduction on the winning company's Pump Centre membership the following year, plus much more!
Join the Young Engineer Awards Roll of Honour
Of the Pump Centre’s 300+ member companies, a handful have repeatedly demonstrated their commitment to investing in young talent, such as United Utilities, Anglian Water, Mott MacDonald Bentley, Wessex Water and more. Could yours be next?
These companies prove something simple: nurturing brilliant young engineers isn't a one-off. It's a habit, and it pays off in retention, reputation and the kind of talent pipeline every organisation in this sector needs. Whether you could add another name to this list or bring a new company onto the award’s Roll of Honour for the first time, the Pump Centre welcomes applications from across the UK water industry.
Don’t Miss Your Opportunity to Nominate
Entering is straightforward, and the Pump Centre actively encourages self-nomination - you don't need to wait for someone else to put your name forward.
Nominations close 13 November 2026. Whether you're nominating a colleague, a mentee, or championing your own skills, now is the time to act. Don't let this year's outstanding young engineers go unrecognised; help write the next chapter of the Young Engineer Awards Roll of Honour.