Graduate Environmental Advisor 2023 - Register Your Interest

Skanska Group uses knowledge and foresight to shape the way people live, work and connect. More than 135 years in the making, we are one of the world’s largest development and construction companies.

We create innovative and sustainable solutions that support healthy living beyond our lifetime. Established in the UK in 2000, Skanska has more than 3,300 local experts delivering projects across sectors including real estate, defence, education, highways, rail and water.

We are now looking for a Graduate Environmental Advisor to join our 2023 graduate development programme and help us shape the future. As a Graduate Environmental Advisor with Skanska, you will play an important role in delivering our complex construction projects.

What you will do

• Assist the project environmental team with the day-to-day environmental requirements of the project & assist in the delivery of environmental training.
• Coordinate the compilation of project environmental measures and performance.
• Carry out site inspections ensuring the environmental management standard is implemented will be a primary focus.
• As directed, promote continuous improvement of environmental / sustainability performance of the project by fulfilling the duties of a Graduate Environmental Adviser.
• Research and outline the case for sustainable initiatives.
• Ensure that project environmental documentation is maintained and up to date.
• Be familiar with the project environmental management system and its requirements
• Provide direction, support and assistance to all project personnel to enable them to manage their environmental duties and responsibilities.
• Assist in the development and delivery of suitable environmental and sustainability training for all project staff.
• Represent and promote the Environment Department in meetings, workshops, management reviews and forums.
• Raise environment/sustainability awareness and community relations awareness (where appointed)
• Carry out site inspections and ensure legal compliance to applicable environmental legislation is maintained.
• Support external liaison with regulators i.e. Environment Agency, Local Authorities etc.
• Continuously promote and seek recognition from the client and external bodies (e.g. Award bodies) thereby demonstrating visible environmental excellence throughout the project.
• Work as part of an integrated team.

Who you are

• Ideally studying towards or having completed a degree in an Environment related subject
• Values driven and passionate about sustainability
• Enthusiastic about learning and developing new ways of thinking

What we offer

• Clear learning and development opportunities to build your knowledge, skills, and behaviours to prepare you for your career at Skanska
• Support and guidance from experienced engineers
• Professional networks and mentoring to ensure success
• The opportunity to work towards membership of your chosen professional body
• Project management and leadership development mentoring
• Opportunities to volunteer at least one day per year
• Competitive benefits package
• Inclusive environment where everyone is encouraged and supported to be ‘their whole self’

Skanska Graduate Programme

The two-year graduate programme provides a pathway to develop a complete skill set, developing both technical and interpersonal skills. The programme includes interesting courses and on-the-job learning.

As part of the graduate programme, teams will embark on projects to solve business challenges. These projects provide exposure to graduates and senior colleagues in the company and build a strong professional network whilst improving the business.

• Programme start date: September 2023
• Applications closing date: 31st December 2022

If you are looking for a career as an Environmental Advisor in a supportive, inclusive and exciting environment, please apply today!

Equal Opportunities

We thrive through embracing differences, whether they be social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation and any other protected characteristic – we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it Naturally Skanska.

Flexible Working

We welcome you to ask about flexibility at interview stage and we will explore what is possible for the role.

Reasonable Adjustments

We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us using emerging.talent@skanska.co.uk if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application.