Sustainability Graduate

Keltbray; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Greater London is seeking a Sustainability Graduate passionate about sustainable construction. The role involves implementing sustainability strategies, collaborating on carbon reduction initiatives, and utilizing Power BI for data analysis. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, possess strong communication skills, and demonstrate an analytical mindset. This position promises hands-on experience in the construction sector while promoting environmentally responsible practices.

Qualifications

• Working towards a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Proficient in Power BI for data analysis and dashboard creation.
• Understanding of Carbon Reduction Hierarchy and Circular Economy Principles.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of sustainability strategies and carbon reduction plans.
• Provide sustainability advice for social and environmental responsibility.
• Collaborate with teams to identify carbon reduction opportunities.

Skills

Power BI

Microsoft Office suite

Strong communication skills

Analytical mindset

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

We are seeking a Civil or Structural Engineering graduate with a strong passion for sustainable construction.

As a Sustainability Graduate at Keltbray, you will play a key role in supporting the sustainable delivery across Keltbray’s projects and operations. Working within a contractor environment means you’ll be at the ‘doing end’ of sustainability, gaining hands-on exposure across a wide range of disciplines and project stages. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in sustainability management, carbon management and reduction, and social value delivery within the construction sectors.

You will work closely with the Sustainability and Engineering teams to support data analysis, reporting, and implementation of sustainability initiatives, including carbon reduction strategies and circular economy practices.

Primary Tasks

• Support the implementation of Keltbray’s Sustainability Strategy and Carbon Reduction Plan
• Provide sustainability advice: Assist projects in making their delivery socially and environmentally responsible.
• Support the integration of PAS 2080 principles into internal tool, workflows and project delivery processes.
• Develop and implement a carbon forecasting tool to support construction method appraisals. Develop guides to support the roll out of this tool across the business
• Collaborate with engineering and delivery teams to identify carbon reduction opportunities.
• Support the Head of Environmental Sustainability with corporate carbon reporting requirements e.g. SECR, ESOS, SBTi
• Participate in site visits to ensure compliance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Quantify embodied carbon associated with designs using project data, specifications, and pricing schedules.
• Use Power BI (and ideally SQL) to extract, compile, and visualise data from various sources including internal databases, reports, and external systems.
• Supporting projects with BREEAM requirements

Qualifications

Essential: Degree (or working towards) in Civil or Structural Engineering

Knowledgeable with the Microsoft Office suite

Proficiency in Power BI for data analysis and dashboard creation.

Understanding of Carbon Reduction Hierarchy and Circular Economy Principles

Familiarity with whole-life carbon assessments and relevant standards (e.g. PAS 2080, RICS WLC).

Familiarity with BREEAM in Construction

A proactive and practical approach to solving complex problems.

Strong communication skills to convey complex data clearly to non-technical audiences Professional and personable disposition

Analytical mindset with attention to detail and ability to interpret technical data.

Diversity & Inclusion

We advocate for difference and champion diversity to foster an inclusive environment that allows our people to bring their true selves to their work every day and enable our people to thrive by promoting health and preventing harm. Keltbray welcomes everyone who shares our values, regardless of their age, belief, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, maternity status, marital status, pregnancy, religion, sex or sexual orientation.