Industrial Placement Student - Sustainability

Kier Group plc.; Monkspath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and infrastructure services company is offering an Industrial Placement in Sustainability within their Construction team based in Coventry. This role offers exposure to environmental management activities and the chance to support projects crucial to the UK's infrastructure. Ideal for students pursuing relevant degrees, this opportunity includes 26 days of annual leave and 24/7 Wellbeing Support Programme, alongside skill development and networking.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

24/7 Wellbeing Support Programme

Qualifications

• Students must be enrolled in a relevant degree program.
• Must be able to return to university with a graduation year of 2028.
• Desire for continuous learning and effective solution identification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing projects.
• Support the project environmental team.
• Conduct research and analysis for project strategies.
• Prepare reports and presentations.
• Engage in continuous learning opportunities.

Skills

Interest in environmental management

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Critical thinking

Education

Pursuing a degree in Environmental or Sustainability focus

Job description

Overview

As a Sustainability Industrial Placement, you'll be working within the Construction team on our University of Warwick STEM contract. You'll be exposed to a variety of activities related to environmental management on a construction project. Environmental topics likely to be covered during the placement are ecology, monitoring & data, audits & compliance, innovation & carbon, water & waste management, and sustainable design.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the planning, execution, and management of projects relevant to your field of study.
• Supporting the project environment team, and wider business environmental function.
• Collaborating with team members and stakeholders to support project objectives.
• Conducting research and analysis to inform project decisions and strategies.
• Preparing reports, presentations, and documentation related to project activities.
• Participating in team meetings and contribute to problem-solving and decision-making processes.
• Gaining exposure to various aspects of the project, including design, project management, and client relations.
• Supporting the implementation of new processes, technologies, or strategies on the project.
• Engaging in continuous learning and development opportunities provided by the company.

Placement Structure

How does an Industrial Placement work?

Kier is committed to encouraging talent and providing opportunities for growth and development. When you join, you will be enrolled onto our industrial placement scheme. The programme will take 12 months to complete and has been designed to immerse you in the world of construction, you'll get to see your learnings in real world situations and gain practical experiences to support the rest of your degree.

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 on the lookout for students undertaking a degree in Environmental or Sustainability focus or a related field, who have the option or requirement to complete a placement year from 2026 - 2027. After your placement, you'll be returning to university with a graduation year of 2028.

The role of a Sustainability Industrial Placement is great for you if:

• Strong interest in environmental management, developing sustainability strategies and reducing carbon footprint.
• Desire to learn and continuously develop, with an ability to challenge established processes and policies, identifying more effective solutions.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Data/statistical analysis, reporting, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .

Location and Benefits

We are looking for a Sustainability Student to join our Construction team based in Coventry for an Industrial Placement.

Within this role you can enjoy 26 days annual leave, 24/7 Wellbeing Support Programme, and even more at https://jobs.kier.co.uk/benefits/

We are a leading UK national contractor delivering projects of all sizes and complexities in the public and private sectors, including education, healthcare, defence and justice and borders. We design and deliver buildings that are key to the UK's infrastructure - from hospitals and treatment centres, to schools, leisure centres and prisons. Construction comprises our Regional Building, Strategic Projects, Kier Places and International businesses and we operate across all regions- London & Southern, Western & Wales, Eastern & Midlands and North & Scotland. https://www.kier.co.uk/who-we-are/our-business-divisions/

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading construction and infrastructure services company on our placement programme. These programmes have been designed to provide you with the experiences and tools needed for progression within your chosen career. Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a high 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.