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Our internships will help you build on your degree and establish a career where you will have the freedom to learn, achieve your ambitions and leave your mark on the communities in which we work.
Our Infrastructure team are looking for an Environmental Sustainability Intern to join their team on the A47 Thickthorn Junction Norwich, Norfolk.
Here, we are working to improve the junction between the A47 and the A11 near Norwich by adding two new connections to ease congestion in the area.
What you'll do
- 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
- 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
- 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
What you'll bring to the role
- Ideally studying towards an Environment related degree
- Values driven and passionate about sustainability
- Enthusiastic about learning and developing new ways of thinking
- Able to communicate complex information to a wide range of audiences
- You have a strong interest in innovation, sustainability and making a positive impact
- You work collaboratively towards shared goals and targets
- You are motivated to work in site-based environment
What we offer
- You will be a part of a community of 100+ graduates, apprentices and interns
- Support and guidance from experienced leaders and teams
- Professional and social events
- Access to our employee networks - these include: Womxn’s, Ability, Pride, O.N.E (Origins, Nationalities & Ethnicities), Military, and Mental Health & Wellbeing
- My Rewards – an array of retail, dining, well-being and travel discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flex-It programme to achieve a work life balance where possible
- You would be joining a mental health aware organisation where we offer wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme; mental health ambassador network and awareness discussions
About Skanska
Skanska Group uses knowledge and foresight to shape the way people live, work and connect. More than 135 years in the making, we are one of the world’s largest development and construction companies. We create innovative and sustainable solutions that support healthy living beyond our lifetime. Established in the UK in 2000, Skanska has more than 3,300 local experts delivering projects across sectors including real estate, defence, education, highways, rail and water.
At Skanska, we believe in our Purpose, we build for a better society. Through our Values of care for life, commit to customers, be better - together and act ethically and transparently you will enable us to deliver our purpose.
Equal opportunities
We thrive through embracing differences, whether they be social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation and any other protected characteristic – we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it Naturally Skanska.
Flexible working
We welcome you to ask about flexibility at interview stage and we will explore what is possible for the role.
Reasonable adjustments
We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us using emerging.talent@skanska.co.uk if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application. For example, if you were eligible for extra time during exams at school or university, please let us know as we can offer you more time to complete any online assessments, if applicable.
More information about the role
Please note this is an advert for our job vacancy, and therefore may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Skanska. If you have any questions, please contact us: emerging.talent@skanska.co.uk
Closing date
The closing date for this vacancy may be subject to change any time at the sole discretion of the business.
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