Title:  Environmental Sustainability Graduate

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an Environmental Sustainability Graduate. 

Starting Salary: £30,000.00 

Location: National 

Working hours per week:  Monday-Friday 09:00-17:00pm Nights and weekend work may be required. 37.5hrs/week 

Start date: April 2026  

Our 2-year Graduate programme at Amey will challenge and inspire you to reach your full potential and build your career with a guaranteed permanent position for you to transition into once you have finished. Throughout your Graduate programme, you will receive first-class mentoring and a structured learning and development programme to enable your professional and personal development. We’ll also support and pay towards a relevant professional qualification. 

Environment and Sustainability Graduate will be fully involved at the operational level, making an impact in environment and sustainability, helping to drive change to ensure we meet the Amey Group and Client environment and sustainability goals, making our highways activities The future proof. You will play a key role in transforming the carbon and climate change ambitions of key clients into real actions, whilst we help you to develop essential skills for building future-proof organisations 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: 

• Graduate of a University Environmental Programme e.g. bachelor’s degree or master’s in relevant field such as Ecology, Environment, sustainability or Geography, grade 2:2. Student ISEP Membership (not essential) 

• Full UK driving license. 

• Reasonably good oral communicator who can present arguments and ideas. 

• Can produce reports to a good standard. 

• Networking skills.

• Problem solving skills.

• Passion for developing your skills both professional and personally, Have the enthusiasm to be part of a high performing team and a drive for success. 

• Exposure in the field of project management.

• 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. 

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible for consideration, due to the nature of the work associated with this account. 

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 ensure you upload your certificates, predicted grades, or achieved qualifications with your application, as we will shortlist based on this information. 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.  

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.  

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. 

• Remuneration - Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions.

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

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

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

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

• 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.  

• Give Back to community - Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities.

• 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.

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