Graduate Environmental Advisor

Kier Group plc.; Chalfont St. Peter; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary £31,000 p.a.

Car allowance £4,750 (eligible)

Company car (eligible)

Graduate scheme – 2 years

Job summary

Kier Group plc is offering a Graduate Environmental Advisor role in the United Kingdom. You will support environmental compliance and contribute to Kier's environmental objectives across projects and Thames Water KPI's, gaining hands-on experience in sustainability.

This two-year graduate scheme develops technical and professional skills through inspections, data monitoring and reporting, with a path toward professional membership or chartership.

Qualifications

• Degree-level environmental focus or equivalent qualification.
• Interest in sustainability and regulatory compliance.
• Willingness to learn and contribute to Kier's environmental objectives.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects comply with environmental regulations and Kier standards.
• Conduct environmental inspections and audits.
• Drive accurate environmental data through monitoring, analysis and reporting.
• Support framework initiatives, sustainability strategy and innovations.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Audits & inspections

Data analysis

Sustainability

Team collaboration

Education

Environmental degree or similar

Job description

As a Graduate Environmental Advisor, you will support the environmental compliance and delivery of Kier's Environmental objectives across our projects as well as Thames Water KPI's. This role is designed for a recent graduate who is passionate about ensuring the protection of the environment and sustainability and is looking to develop a career within this field.

What will your day to day duties include?

• Ensure projects comply with environmental regulations and Kier standards
• Conduct environmental inspections and audits
• Drive the provision of accurate environmental data by undertaking monitoring, analysing and reporting of environmental performance.
• Support the framework with implementing business initiatives, sustainability strategy and innovations.

How does the graduate scheme work?

When you join, you will be enrolled onto our graduate scheme. The programme will take 2 years to complete and has been designed to equip you with the skills you need to excel in your chosen profession and help you achieve professional membership or chartership.

Practical experience: gain valuable hands-on experience in your field.

• Skill improvement: develop technical and professional skills.
• Networking: build professional relationships and expand your network.
• Career insight: gain insights into your chosen industry and potential career paths.

What are we looking for?

We're looking for people due to graduate in 2027, or have recently graduated within the past three years, with an environmental degree or similar subject

• Passionate about sustainability, protecting the environment and infrastructure
• Qualified to degree level or equivalent
• Can work collaboratively as part of a wider team
• Are punctual, self-motivated, positive and willing to learn
• You hold a full UK driving license

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives, and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Starting Salary: £31,000 per annum with possible car allowance of £4,750 or company car depending on eligibility

Pathway: Permanent, Full-time 2-year programme, leading to assistant level role upon completion with salary potential of CIRCA £38k

Starting date: September 2027

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

What will you be responsible for?