Environment & Sustainability Graduate

Environmental, Sustainability.

As a 2027 Graduate joining STRABAG UK on the HARP Project as an Environment & Sustainability Graduate, you will be working on one of the UK's most significant infrastructure programmes.

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Your contribution to our company

The Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme (HARP) is a £3 billion infrastructure project led by United Utilities to upgrade the 110-kilometre Haweswater Aqueduct in the North West of England. STRABAG UK are leading the full design and construction scope of the project.

The aqueduct was originally built between 1933 and 1955; the project will be replacing six aging underground tunnel sections (totalling over 50km) to secure long-term clean drinking water supply to 2.5 million people across Cumbria, Lancashire, and Greater Manchester.

Key Responsibilities

  • Providing support and reporting to the Senior Sustainability Advisor, for project and business-related sustainability matters.
  • This role requires flexibility in your weekly work structure. There will be an expectation to travel to our sites on a weekly basis.
  • Understanding of key drivers of carbon emissions for a construction company, knowledge will span from companywide Scope 1,2 and 3 targets and roadmap, down to design criteria of specific works on a project.
  • Proficiency in Excel, PowerBI, Python, or similar.
  • Follow PAS2080 guidance on all our sites.
  • Will be able to deliver OneClickLCA carbon models for prospective and live projects.
  • To be able to draft, and maintain our site-specific policies and procedures, in line with ISO50001, ISO 14001, ISO 46001.
  • Undertake internal audits and represent STRABAG in external audits.
  • Understand and oversee projects from the pre-construction stage until post-completion.
  • Grow your knowledge of the construction industry and understand the roles of different departments and how sustainability is included in each team.
  • Attend internal and external conferences and forums.
  • Become affiliated with a professional sustainability institution (ISEP).

What matters to us

  • Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work with good organisation and time management.
  • A relevant Master's/Bachelor's degree (preferably within sustainability / component module).
  • A genuine interest in and understanding of sustainability issues and relevant legislation.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Good communication and influencing skills.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
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  • Deadline
    November 30th, 2026
  • Salary
    Competitive + benefits
  • Degree required
    2:2 and above
  • Location
    Manchester and Bolton
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Disciplines Accepted...
  • Ecology/Environmental
  • Environment & Sustainability
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