Environment & Sustainability Graduate

STRABAG SE; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

STRABAG UK is seeking a Sustainability Advisor to support the Senior Sustainability Advisor on major infrastructure work, including reporting, policy drafting, and site audits. The role involves regular site visits and collaboration across departments to integrate sustainability into project design and operation.

You will work within a team focused on carbon and environmental targets, with exposure to PAS2080 guidance and carbon modeling tools across the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work with good organisation and time management.
• A relevant Master’s or Bachelor’s degree (preferably within sustainability / component module).
• A genuine interest in and understanding of sustainability issues and relevant legislation.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Good communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and reporting to the Senior Sustainability Advisor for project and business-related sustainability matters.
• Travel to sites on a weekly basis as required.
• Understand key drivers of carbon emissions for a construction company and relate to Scope 1, 2, and 3 targets and project design criteria.
• Deliver OneClickLCA carbon models for prospective and live projects.
• Draft and maintain site-specific policies and procedures in line with ISO50001, ISO 14001, ISO 46001.
• Undertake internal audits and represent STRABAG in external audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong analytical skills

Good communication

Team player

Education

Master's or Bachelor's in Sustainability/Environmental Science

Tools

Excel

PowerBI

Python

Job description

Tasks

The Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme (HARP) is a £3 billion infrastructure project led by United Utilities to upgrade the 110-kilometre Haweswater Aqueduct in the North West of England. STRABAG UK are leading the full design and construction scope of the project.

Tasks

The Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme (HARP) is a £3 billion infrastructure project led by United Utilities to upgrade the 110-kilometre Haweswater Aqueduct in the North West of England. STRABAG UK are leading the full design and construction scope of the project.

The aqueduct was originally built between 1933 and 1955; the project will be replacing six aging underground tunnel sections (totalling over 50km) to secure long-term clean drinking water supply to 2.5 million people across Cumbria, Lancashire, and Greater Manchester.

• Providing support and reporting to the Senior Sustainability Advisor, for project and business-related sustainability matters.
• This role requires flexibility in your weekly work structure. There will be an expectation to travel to our sites on a weekly basis.
• Understanding of key drivers of carbon emissions for a construction company, knowledge will span from companywide Scope 1,2 and 3 targets and roadmap, down to design criteria of specific works on a project.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerBI, Python, or similar.
• Follow PAS2080 guidance on all our sites.
• Will be able to deliver OneClickLCA carbon models for prospective and live projects.
• To be able to draft, and maintain our site-specific policies and procedures, in line with ISO50001, ISO 14001, ISO 46001.
• Undertake internal audits and represent STRABAG in external audits.
• Understand and oversee projects from the pre-construction stage until post-completion.
• Grow your knowledge of the construction industry and understand the roles of different departments and how sustainability is included in each team.
• Attend internal and external conferences and forums.
• Become affiliated with a professional sustainability institution (ISEP).

Please note, the role will close to applications on Monday 30th November 2026.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work with good organisation and time management.
• A relevant Master's / Bachelor's degree (preferably within sustainability / component module).
• A genuine interest in and understanding of sustainability issues and relevant legislation.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Good communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.