2027 Sustainability - Environmental Graduate

Laing O'Rourke; Dartford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke is launching its Graduate Development Programme to cultivate ambitious graduates who will shape the future of construction and engineering. The Sustainability function supports the business in driving net-zero ambitions and delivering nature-positive solutions across UK projects.

You will gain practical experience, professional accreditation and broad exposure to multiple projects and disciplines while developing the knowledge and behaviours needed to become future leaders in

Qualifications

• Environment related subjects - e.g. Geography, Ecology, Environmental Sciences and related degrees

Responsibilities

• Assure compliance with the LOR Energy and Environmental Management System.
• Support project teams to embed sustainability requirements within the project and client needs.
• Review, advise and deliver environmental training for project staff and operatives.
• Engage with the workforce around environmental issues.
• Collating and reporting on environmental performance.
• Ensuring that environmental requirements (inductions, toolbox talks and briefings) are included and records are kept.
• Reviewing activity method statements to include relevant environmental and waste requirements.
• Undertaking routine environmental inspections and monitoring arrangements.
• Ensuring environmental emergency arrangements are tested as appropriate.
• Participating in management reviews and audits of the Environmental Management Plan.
• Reporting and investigating environmental incidents and corrective actions.
• Participating in project-related community activity and work experience opportunities.
• Monitoring environmental performance and undertaking project site inspections.

Education

Environment related subjects

Job description

At Laing O'Rourke, we deliver complex engineering and construction projects that shape the built environment. We are looking for talented and motivated individuals to join our Early Talent programmes and help drive innovation across our business. We're seeking ambitious graduates who are ready to make an impact. If you're passionate, curious and eager to challenge the status quo, you'll help us drive innovation, transform our industry and shape the future of construction and engineering.

About the programme

Through Laing O'Rourke's Graduate Development Programme, we help graduates gain practical experience, achieve professional accreditation and build the skills needed to become future leaders in the construction and engineering industry. Our Early Talent Programme will enable you to expand your networks, achieve professional and personal development, gain exposure to a variety of projects and disciplines, and develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to build a successful and rewarding career.

What Professional Accreditation can be achieved through this role:

Membership of the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals

Role Overview and the Purpose of the role:

This role sits within the Laing O'Rourke Sustainability function, a team of over 100 professionals who support the business to deliver great outcomes for the business, our clients and our people. You'll support the business in driving our ambitions to push the boundaries of sustainability, helping us to achieve our ambition to be a net zero company delivering nature positive solutions with teams that represent our diverse society.

Key Responsibilities – What you'll do:

• Assure compliance with the LOR Energy and Environmental Management System,
• Support our project teams to embed our clients and our own sustainability requirements within the project,
• Review, advise and deliver environmental training required for project staff and operatives,
• Engage with the workforce around environmental issues,
• Collating and reporting on environmental performance,
• Ensuring that the general environmental requirements and objectives are included in inductions, toolbox talks and briefings and records are maintained,
• Ensuring that specific activity method statements, including those of suppliers, are reviewed to include the relevant environmental and waste requirements,
• Undertaking routine environmental inspections and checking monitoring arrangements are in place to meet the environmental requirements,
• Ensuring that appropriate environmental emergency arrangements are, implemented and tested as appropriate,
• Participating in management reviews and audits of the status, adequacy and effectiveness of the project Environmental Management Plan,
• Report and investigate environmental incidents and non-conformances and subsequent corrective actions,
• Participate in project related community activity (including work experience/training opportunities and charity initiatives,
• Monitor environmental performance and undertake inspections of the project,

Teams and Departments this role will interact with most:

Delivery, Technical, Procurement

The following Degree Subjects are suitable for this role:

Environment related subjects - e.g. Geography, Ecology, Environmental Sciences and related degrees

Additional Information

Location: National

We are recruiting for locations that we anticipate having Early Talent roles for at the time of our next programme commencement. Please note that due to the nature of the business, there could be changes to locations noted.

Our projects are based across the UK (National) so you'll need to be prepared to be flexible about where you work. Depending on project requirements, this may involve travelling, staying away from home during the week, or relocating closer to a project site. In return, you'll gain valuable experience working on a variety of projects, helping you develop your skills and broaden your career opportunities.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all candidates. If you require any adjustments or support with your application, or at any stage of the process, please do not hesitate to contact us.