Graduate Environmentalist and Sustainability Advisor
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an Environmental and Sustainability Advisor Graduate to join our dynamic HSEQ team.
Job Title: Environmental and Sustainability Advisor Graduate
Starting Salary: £28,500 (subject to 2025 review)
Working Hours: Mon -Fri, 9am – 5pm (Hybrid - 2 days in the office)
What You’ll Do:
* Embody 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.
* Provide environmental advice and support to operational team members, helping to transfer knowledge and improve individual understanding.
* Work with other Health, Safety, Environment and Quality professionals to provide assurance to operate within the [highways] [rail] domain:
* Review and brief changes in law and standards.
* Ensure environmental and social issues are identified and factored into the decision-making processes; develop, review and revise appropriate policies and procedures.
* Work 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.
* Support development of effective environmental and carbon management plans.
* Undertake environmental permission applications (authorised waste, consents to discharge/abstract).
* Determine competence and awareness requirements, providing briefings and training as necessary.
* Monitor compliance, undertaking inspections and audits.
* Undertake environmental performance monitoring, analysis and evaluation, writing reports and making recommendations to our business leaders to drive continual improvement.
* Undertake investigations into events with the potential for or that have caused pollution or damage to environmental assets.
* Maintain ISO 14001 certification of our integrated management systems.
* Participate actively in industry associations, groups and initiatives.
* Champion best practice and innovation to deliver operational excellence.
* Provide Work Winning support.
Why Join Us?
* Career Growth: Propel your career with clear, dynamic advancement opportunities into a permanent role.
* Personal Development Opportunities: Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to our award-winning programs like our Leadership Development, Women@Amey, and Multicultural Leadership programs.
* Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions for your future peace of mind.
* Holidays: Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further 5 days! Giving you plenty of time to relax and recharge.
* Flexible Benefits: Customise your benefits package with options like additional leave, cycle-to-work schemes, charitable giving, and gym memberships.
* 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 Impact: Take part in our community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year, plus other opportunities to support fundraising and local projects.
What You’ll Bring:
Qualifications:
* Graduate of a University Environmental Programme e.g. bachelor’s degree or master’s in relevant field such as Ecology, Environment, sustainability or engineering.
* A Full UK driving License.
Experience:
* None required.
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact on our business and contribute to a shared, sustainable future, we invite you to join us in advancing our strategy and driving positive change.
Application Guidance:
At Amey, we value a culture of diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact, no matter their background, gender, race, or personal circumstances. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to shine.
As a Disability Confident leader, we’re proud to offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
If you have any questions or need any adjustments during the recruitment process, don’t hesitate to reach out to Jude Palomeras, our recruiter for this role, at jude.palomeras@amey.co.uk.
If interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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