2026 Graduate Environmental Sustainability

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Laing O'Rourke
A leading global construction and engineering company specializing in infrastructure and buildings.
Assist with environmental sustainability tasks, inspections, data collection and reporting.
16 days ago ago
Entry-level
Full Time
England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
16,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Engineering
Design
Technical Services
Turnkey
General Contractor
Property Development
Sector Specialisms
Infrastructure
Rail
Defence
Energy
Utilities
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Role
What you would be doing
environmental initiatives
site inspections
data collection
reporting
environmental plans
ems implementation
  • Promoting environmental initiatives and driving best practice
  • Undertaking and supporting environmental sustainability duties including site inspections and audits
  • Assisting the sustainability function
  • Collection and reporting of monthly waste, water and energy data
  • Video Interview At this stage, you will be invited to record responses to two questions set by our hiring team. You will have sufficient time to prepare and ensure you present yourself confidently.
  • Assisting with the preparation of environmental plans and reports
  • Implementation of company Environmental Management System
What you bring
accreditation
2:2+
numeracy
uk eligible
professional communication
environmental degree
  • Studying a degree course with a clear route to professional accreditation
  • Your degree classification should be 2:2 or higher
  • Online Assessment You will complete a series of assessments designed to understand how you approach workplace situations, your preferred ways of working, as well as exercises to evaluate your critical thinking and numerical reasoning skills.
  • Eligible to work in the UK
  • Strong numeracy and literacy skills
  • Communicating clearly and confidently to a professional standard
  • Studying or have obtained an Environmental Management or a Science related degree
Benefits
  • Assessment Centre Our in-person assessment centres, held at a LOR office, provide an opportunity for you to demonstrate your skills through a combination of individual tasks, short interviews, and group activities. This is also a chance to experience our culture first-hand.
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Interview process
  • cv submission – submit cv for review against entry criteria.
  • online assessment – evaluate workplace approach, critical thinking and numerical reasoning.
  • video interview – record responses to two hiring team questions.
  • assessment centre – in‑person tasks, interviews and group activities.
  • outcome – feedback provided within two weeks.
Visa Sponsorship
  • no visa sponsorship is provided for this role.
Security clearance
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
1848
Year Founded
Marks the establishment of the company, highlighting its long-standing presence and experience in the construction and engineering sector.
  • Delivering complex, large-scale projects across a variety of sectors.
  • Combining traditional construction with modern, innovative engineering methods.
  • Serving clients worldwide in sectors such as infrastructure, buildings, transport, and utilities.
  • Recognized for high-profile projects like Crossrail in London and the London 2012 Olympics.
  • Utilizing digital construction technology for enhanced efficiencies and quality.
  • Exerting expertise across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.
  • Bridging the gap between engineering and design in notable projects.
  • Shaping the future of global infrastructure through a diverse portfolio.
Culture + Values
  • We are committed to delivering a zero-harm culture in everything we do.
  • We act with integrity, respect, and fairness in all of our relationships.
  • We embrace innovation and continuously seek to improve the way we work.
  • We take responsibility and ownership for our actions and decisions.
  • We value diversity and the individual contributions of our people.
Environment + Sustainability
2050
Net-Zero Goal
Aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by a specific target year.
40%
Carbon Reduction
Reduced carbon emissions by 40% in 2021 compared to 2019 levels.
  • Implementation of sustainable construction practices and innovative technologies to minimize environmental impact.
  • Introduction of energy-efficient solutions such as the use of low-carbon materials in construction projects.
Inclusion & Diversity
30% Female Leadership
Target
This represents the desired proportion of female leaders in senior roles by the end of 2025.
20% Global Workforce
Female Representation
As of 2023, this reflects the increase in the number of women employed globally across all levels of the organization.
  • Committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace environment for all employees, irrespective of gender, background, or identity.
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