Location
Ipswich

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive salary - details available upon application

About the Role
As a recent graduate, you will support sustainability initiatives across the OCU Group, assisting with data collection and analysis to ensure projects comply with environmental legislation, client requirements, and our Sustainability Strategy. Reporting to the Head of Sustainability & Environment, this entry-level role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop your career within the utilities sector while promoting sustainable construction practices.

Your duties will include assisting in the implementation of sustainability initiatives such as energy efficiency, waste reduction, and social value; preparing sustainability reports and ensuring compliance with frameworks like TCFD and CDP; tracking and analysing key sustainability metrics including carbon footprint, energy usage, waste reduction, and water consumption; supporting compliance with certifications such as ISO14001 and EcoVadis; developing guidance and processes to improve environmental management; conducting research on sustainable construction methods and technologies; and staying up to date with industry trends and regulatory requirements.

You will also attend project sites to monitor environmental performance, assist in organising sustainability awareness programmes and training sessions, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and support pre-construction and work-winning teams to meet environmental and sustainability obligations. Maintaining accurate records and assisting with environmental audits and assessments will be key to your role, alongside promoting best practices and positive sustainability stories across the business.

OCU values safety, integrity, continuous improvement, positive impact, and unity, and this role offers the chance to contribute to our vision of being the UK's leading energy transition and utilities contractor.

Experience
- Relevant degree in Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Environmental Engineering, or related field
- Graduate IEMA membership preferred
- Basic understanding of sustainability principles and ESG practices
- Familiarity with environmental and sustainability practices within the utilities or construction sector
- Basic knowledge of relevant environmental legislation and ISO14001
- Ability to analyse data, identify trends, and present findings clearly
- Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams

About you
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to convey sustainability messages to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Proactive in identifying sustainability challenges and proposing innovative solutions
- Willingness and ability to travel within the UK as required
- Valid driving licence

Qualifications
- Degree in a relevant environmental or sustainability discipline
- Graduate IEMA membership is desirable but not essential