Graduate Environmental and Sustainability Advisor

Bouygues UK are looking for a Graduate Environmental & Sustainability Advisor to join our Environmental & Sustainability team supporting the London and South East region. The Graduate Environmental & Sustainability Advisor will be the main point of contact for all Environmental matters for projects across the region. You will provide guidance and promote best practice supporting Pre-Construction and Project Teams on the identification and management of environmental risks, as well as advise on local regulatory requirements and our own Environmental Standards.

Typically this will include:

- Assisting project teams to obtain and comply with all relevant environmental related legal licences & permits
- Assist in the preparation & review of project environmental documents including those of 3rd parties
- Ensure that project teams are effectively managing all relevant environmental aspects to reduce risk on site
- Upskill and support site teams with regards to their environmental and sustainability responsibilities
- Undertake regular inspections and audits to ensure project teams are in line with ISO14001 & ISO5001
- Assist Project Teams to aid the management and investigation of environmental incidents.
- Provide guidance to Project Teams to aid identification and implementation of preventive measures
- Develop regular internal environmental reports highlighting site performance against current KPIs
- Collaborate with the head of department in driving the environmental and sustainability agenda forward and improving performance across the Business Unit and companywide e.g. through writing communications and delivering training
- Advise, monitor and guide the project teams in order to develop and deliver projects’ design, build and process compliant with all relevant sustainability requirements in the most cost-effective way and in line with Bouygues policies.
- Manage and deliver sustainability assessments (BREEAM, CfSH, WELL, HQM, Passivhaus, Fitwel, etc).
- Support and assist the Head of Environmental & Sustainability and Environmental & Sustainability Managers to develop and execute sustainability strategies and innovation best practices.
**About you**:
Essential skills and experience
- Bachelor’s degree in an environmental disciplineDesirable skills and experience
- Experience as an environmental advisor, possibly gained on a placement
- Construction Industry experience
- Proven experience in autonomously managing and submitting full certification schemes, including pre-assessment, interim and post construction stages i.e. BREEAM, CfSH, WELL, HQM, Passivhaus
Data collection in respect to carbon reporting
- BREEAM accredited professional qualification
- Experience in developing and executing sustainability strategies
- Experience carrying Whole building life-cycle assessment using Oneclick LCA/eTool software
- IEMA member (Associate level or higher)
**Why Bouygues UK**:
As a permanent Bouygues UK employee, you can benefit from:

- 26 days annual leave increasing to 30 days
- 2 days paid volunteering days
- Group Personal Pension scheme (increased employer contribution)
- Life insurance (4x salary)
- Private medical insurance
- Access to Lifestyle Benefits (such as our Cycle to Work Scheme).

Together with our partners and clients, Bouygues UK delivers award-winning construction, development and regeneration projects to the most exacting standards across public and commercial private sectors.
Bouygues UK is part of the Bouygues Group, a diverse global business which operates in the construction, engineering, energy, media and telecommunications markets.
With annual sales of over €32 billion and operations in over 100 countries, the financial strength of our group is a key differentiator in these challenging economic times.
**Be Yourself**

Here at Bouygues we value the creativity and innovation that our diverse workforce brings, encouraging people from all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented communities to apply. By joining us, you will be inspired to bring your full self to the workplace, speak up and share your unique ideas. You will also have an opportunity to join our employee led diversity & inclusion communities such as WeLink (women network), Encompass (LGBTQ+), Kaleidoscope (BAME), Disability and Wellness peer support network, Parents and Carers network.