Assistant Graduate Environmental Advisor

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

Change Agents UK is pleased to be working with Opportunity Peterborough and University Centre Peterborough to deliver the Peterborough Graduate Scheme, which forms part of the Peterborough DNA programme. This is one of 12 roles on the Peterborough Graduate Scheme (PGS).

 

Background

Skanska is one of the world’s leading construction groups with expertise in construction, development of commercial and residential projects and public-private partnerships. We carry out all aspects of the construction, development and infrastructure process - from financing projects, through design and construction right through to facilities management, operation and maintenance. The role of Assistant Graduate Environmental Advisor will be based within the Peterborough Highways contract currently being delivered by Skanska from the Fengate office for Peterborough City Council.

Objective

With this graduate opportunity, we are hoping to provide an insight into sustainable construction processes and highlight what an environmental career in construction can offer. The successful candidate will cover a small amount of all aspects of sustainability and will gain an awareness of the impact the construction industry can have on the wider environment.

Benefits of this opportunity

This placement will identify the skills and knowledge required for a career within the environment for the construction industry. Skanska is one of the leading green contractors in the world and employment within the Skanska sustainability team is a highly sought after opportunity. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to get to know how the construction industry works and how environmental impacts are being mitigated on a range of construction projects.

Future employment potential

Skanska employ 1000’s of people within the UK, a successful hardworking candidate will have access to an excellent internal reference for any appropriate job and Skanska UK will continue to work with the candidate to help their skills and opportunities after the placement has finished. No post scheme employment can be promised.

 

For more information and to apply, please visit: http://www.changeagents.org.uk/current-projects/pgs