Graduate Environmental Advisor

Please note this advert may not include every assigned duty or responsibility and may be amended at Skanska's discretion, including the closing date; if you have questions contact emerging.talent@skanska.co.uk.

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• Assist the project environmental team with the day-to-day environmental requirements of the project & assist in the delivery of environmental training.

• Coordinate the compilation of project environmental measures and performance.

• Carry out site inspections ensuring the environmental management standard is implemented will be a primary focus.

• As directed, promote continuous improvement of environmental / sustainability performance of the project by fulfilling the duties of a Graduate Environmental Adviser.

• Research and outline the case for sustainable initiatives.

• Ensure that project environmental documentation is maintained and up to date.

• Be familiar with the project environmental management system and its requirements

• Provide direction, support and assistance to all project personnel to enable them to manage their environmental duties and responsibilities.

• Assist in the development and delivery of suitable environmental and sustainability training for all project staff.

• Represent and promote the Environment Department in meetings, workshops, management reviews and forums.

• Raise environment/sustainability awareness and community relations awareness (where appointed)

• Carry out site inspections and ensure legal compliance to applicable environmental legislation is maintained.

• Support external liaison with regulators i.e. Environment Agency, Local Authorities etc.

• Continuously promote and seek recognition from the client and external bodies (e.g. Award bodies) thereby demonstrating visible environmental excellence throughout the project.

• Work as part of an integrated team.

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Friday, November 13, 2026

What do you want from your work? From your life?

If you're looking for more than just a job, if you want to make a real difference with every decision you make, you're in the right place.

Skanska is one of the largest construction and development companies in the world. Together, we shape how we live, work, and connect - we build from the ground up and maintain your local communities, infrastructure, and transportation.

Graduate Environmental Advisor - 2027 - Leavesden

We're excited to open applications for our 2027 Graduate Programme, starting in September. This is your opportunity to build a meaningful career where your work contributes to healthier, greener, and more inclusive places for people to thrive.

Over two years, you'll gain hands-on experience, structured learning, and the support of mentors who care about your growth. You'll develop the technical and interpersonal skills to help you succeed and make a lasting impact.

As a Graduate Environmental Advisor with Skanska, you will play an important role in delivering our complex construction projects. Skanska Technology Limited (STL) is an expanding in-house engineering design consultancy supporting projects across the water, heavy industrial, power, and design and build sectors. You'll join a flexible team and work across multiple sectors to support exciting projects.

• Studying towards or having completed a degree in an Environment related subject

• Values driven and passionate about sustainability

• Enthusiastic about learning and developing new ways of thinking

We value diversity and strive to create inclusive teams - we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and protected characteristics and believe different perspectives make us stronger.

Please ask about flexibility at interview and we will explore what is possible for the role. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact emerging.talent@skanska.co.uk so we can support you.