Graduate Environmentalist - #2153024

Ready to launch your career?  

Join Amey and  start building a career with real impact.

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Environmental Sustainability Graduate to join our Environmental E&S Highways team based in Nationwide. Whether you are finishing university or looking for the next step in your career, this is a great place to develop your skills, confidence and future career.

Starting Salary: 30,000.00 per annum (Subject to review)

Location : Nationwide

Working hours per week: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week.

Start date : April 2027 

Our two-year Graduate Pathway will challenge and inspire you to reach your full potential and build your career, with a guaranteed permanent position to transition into on completion. Throughout the programme, you will receive first-class mentoring and structured learning and development to support your professional and personal growth. We will also contribute towards a relevant professional qualification.

About the team:

Join our supportive and inclusive team within  Environmental E&S Highways , where you will work on projects that make a real difference to communities across the UK.  

As an Environment and Sustainability Graduate, you will be fully involved at operational level, helping to drive change and support Amey Group and client environmental and sustainability goals. You will help turn carbon and climate-change ambitions into practical actions while developing essential skills in line with the ISEP Sustainability Skills Map.

What you will do:

• Embodying a collaborative approach, working with environment, carbon and sustainability professionals across Amey and others (including Clients, our key partners and Supply Chain members) to deliver: Zero Carbon Solutions, Nature Based Solutions and Compliant, Resilient & Industry Best Practice Solutions across our value chain, helping reduce the environmental impact of our construction, operation and maintenance activities.

• Providing environmental advice and support to operational team members, helping to transfer knowledge and improve individual understanding.

• Working with other Health, Safety, Environment and Quality professionals to provide assurance to operate within the Highways domain:

• Reviewing and briefing changes in law and standards.

• Ensuring environmental and social issues are identified and factored into the decision-making processes, developing, reviewing and revising appropriate policies and procedures.

• Working with operational team members to identify environmental risks and opportunities, improving understanding of how our activities interact with the environment and determine effective operational control measures to mitigate significant impacts, including in the event of an emergency, as well as in a changing climate.

• Supporting development of effective environmental and carbon management plans.

• Undertaking environmental permission applications (authorised waste, consents to discharge/abstract)

• Determining competence and awareness requirements, providing briefings and training as necessary

• Monitoring compliance, undertaking inspections and audits.

• Undertaking environmental performance monitoring, analysis and evaluation, writing reports and making recommendations to our business leaders to drive continual improvement.

• Undertaking investigations into events with the potential for or that have caused pollution or damage to environmental assets.

• Maintaining ISO 14001 certification of our integrated management systems.

What you will bring:

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, keen to learn and ready to develop their career within a supportive and collaborative team.  

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field such as ecology, environmental studies, sustainability or engineering. Student ISEP membership is desirable but not essential.

• Limited experience in the field of project management.

• Full UK driving licence.

Behavioural competencies

• Analytical Thinking.

• Problem reframing and resolution.

• Effective communication.

• Relationship Development.

• Drive & determination.

• Team player in both own team and across virtual teams.

• Ability to work to deadlines and on own initiative.

• Holds self-accountable to meet commitments. For example, accepts responsibility for own work, both successes and failures. Handles fair share and does not make excuses for problems.

• Usually meets commitments to others.

• Adapts approach and demeanour in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. For example, takes steps to adapt to changing needs, conditions, priorities, or opportunities. Understands the cues that suggest a change in approach is needed; adopts new behaviours accordingly.

• Must demonstrate a commitment to the process of professional training, a willingness to accept training and development opportunities when they arise and a desire to achieve completion within the agreed timescale.

Please note that successful applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing, in line with our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant working environment.

Please upload your certificates, predicted grades or achieved qualifications with your application, as this information will be used during shortlisting. Any offer of employment is conditional upon meeting the required academic criteria. If you experience any issues uploading documents, please contact our People Services team.

Why join Amey?

At Amey, we work on long-term stable contracts so you can plan a long-term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People which underscores our commitment to supporting our people across every part of our organisation, enabling them to shine. Whether you are starting your career, returning to the workplace or can bring your professional expertise and skills, there is a place for you here.

Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.

• Salary and rewards: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you are rewarded for your contributions.

• All-round support: You will be supported throughout your graduate programme by your manager, mentor, Early Careers team and wider graduate network.

• Career Growth: Throughout your pathway, you will receive first-class mentoring and a structured learning and development pathway to enable your professional and personal development.

• Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programmes tailored to your personal growth.

• Career pathways:  Your graduate pathway can open the door to future opportunities across Amey, helping you build a long-term career after your programme.

• Holidays - Enjoy 24 days leave plus bank holidays and the opportunity to buy more#.

• Pension - Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey.

• Flexible working - Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns open for discussion.

• Flexible benefits - Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.

• Exclusive Discounts - Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.

• Social Value  - you will get two Social Impact Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives and, where eligible, participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award.

• Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant.

• Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey.

About Amey

Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect, and maintain critical assets and systems. 

We advise, design, finance, deliver, and enhance civic, transport, and defence systems. By combining strategic intelligence, engineering, infrastructure finance, and operational expertise, we create secure, resilient, compliant, and high-value outcomes across the lifecycles of new and legacy assets. 

 

What truly defines Amey is our commitment to people. Our business is only as strong as the individuals who power it, and our greatest asset is our team. If you're ready to learn, grow and start building a career with real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

To find out more take a look at our website  Early careers | Amey

Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion

At Amey we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.

As a disability confident leader, we're proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at (url removed) to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.

Apply today. We are excited to hear from you!

***We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible***

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