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2027 Sustainability - Whole Life Carbon Graduate

8681

Dartford

Permanent

At Laing O'Rourke, we deliver complex engineering and construction projects that shape the built environment. We are looking for talented and motivated individuals to join our Early Talent programmes and help drive innovation across our business. We're seeking ambitious graduates who are ready to make an impact. If you're passionate, curious and eager to challenge the status quo, you'll help us drive innovation, transform our industry and shape the future of construction and engineering.

About the programme

Through Laing O'Rourke's Graduate Development Programme, we help graduates gain practical experience, achieve professional accreditation and build the skills needed to become future leaders in the construction and engineering industry. Our Early Talent Programme will enable you to expand your networks, achieve professional and personal development, gain exposure to a variety of projects and disciplines, and develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to build a successful and rewarding career.

What Professional Accreditation can be achieved through this role:

Chartered Environmentalist with ISEP or Chartered Engineer with a relevant institution

Role Overview and the Purpose of the role:

The Graduate Whole Life Carbon Assistant will sit within the Sustainability Function, supporting the Carbon Solutions Team to implement carbon management processes, measure and validate project emissions, and turn data into insights that help project teams reduce whole life carbon and deliver decarbonised solutions during pre-construction and delivery.

Key Responsibilities – What you'll do:

Support the implementation of carbon management processes, plans and project requirements across design and delivery stages of construction projects
Measure, validate and report project carbon emissions using approved tools, datasets and assumptions
Use One Click LCA and internal systems to support carbon assessments, benchmarks and reduction option
Review carbon information, including environmental product declarations (EPDs) and supplier data, to improve data quality and assurance
Analyse project carbon data to identify trends, lessons learned and practical opportunities for reduction
Support with the development of case studies, guidance and communications to share good practice and support work winning
Support training, knowledge sharing and engagement with project teams, designers, suppliers and consultants

Teams and Departments this role will interact with most:

Sustainability, Design Management, Procurement, Logistics, Package Management

The following Degree Subjects are suitable for this role:

Engineering (any discipline), Architecture, any STEM degree, Environmental & Sustainability, Geography

Additional Information

Location: Dartford

We are recruiting for locations that we anticipate having Early Talent roles for at the time of our next programme commencement. Please note that due to the nature of the business, there could be changes to locations noted.

Our projects are based across the UK (National) so you'll need to be prepared to be flexible about where you work. Depending on project requirements, this may involve travelling, staying away from home during the week, or relocating closer to a project site. In return, you'll gain valuable experience working on a variety of projects, helping you develop your skills and broaden your career opportunities.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all candidates. If you require any adjustments or support with your application, or at any stage of the process, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Application Process

Please note: Due to the anticipated level of interest, we may close applications before the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. We encourage you to apply early to ensure your application is considered.