Environmental/Sustainability Graduate 2026

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an Environment/Sustainability Graduate to join Amey Complex Facilities Division.

• The salary is £28,500 per annum
• Location: Midlands, Liverpool, Manchester or Glasgow areas (with travel)
• Working Hours: 37.5 hours Monday to Friday

Our 2-year Graduate programme at Amey will challenge and inspire you to reach your full potential and build your career with a guaranteed permanent position for you to transition into once you have finished. Throughout your Graduate programme, you will receive first-class mentoring and a structured learning and development programme to enable your professional and personal development. We’ll also support and pay towards a relevant professional qualification.

Environmental sustainability is central to Amey’s purpose of delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future. Our dedicated team supports colleagues and clients to manage environmental risk, improve performance, and deliver our ESG commitments across Complex Facilities. Our dedication to ESG has been recognised by SFMI, an independent body that audits our performance and benchmarks us against our competitors awarding us a Gold and Rising Star award last year.

As an environment/sustainability Graduate, you’ll gain hands-on experience across environmental management, sustainability strategy, carbon reduction, biodiversity, waste, resource efficiency and environmental compliance through structured placements within Complex Facilities. You’ll support operational teams, contribute to sustainability initiatives, and help embed practical environmental improvements across the business. You will also gain an understanding of social value and how that plays out across our sectors.

We’ll provide professional training and development throughout your placement, and by the end of the programme, you’ll be working towards relevant Environment & Sustainability qualifications and membership with a recognised professional body, fully funded by Amey.

What you’ll do

• Support the development and delivery of environment & sustainability plans, including Net Zero, climate resilience, biodiversity, waste reduction, resource efficiency and sustainable project initiatives, and contribute to bidding, mobilisation, and demobilisation activities.
• Provide environmental guidance and support across all levels of the organisation, helping teams comply with Amey’s environmental management arrangements, attend operational meetings, and support environmental incident reviews and improvement actions.
• Conduct environmental inspections, audits and performance monitoring, using data and technical insight to identify strengths, manage risks and support continuous improvement across carbon, ecology, waste, pollution prevention and resource use.
• Client facing – you will contribute directly to projects designed specifically for our clients and will be asked to represent Amey at corporate/client events and/or roadshows

What you will bring

• A minimum 2:2 degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Ecology, Geography, Engineering, Science, or a related discipline, with a genuine interest in creating sustainable solutions and improving environmental performance.
• An understanding of key sustainability topics, such as Net Zero, carbon reduction, climate resilience, waste minimisation, resource efficiency, pollution prevention, biodiversity, and ecology, with a willingness to continue learning and developing your knowledge.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collect, interpret and present data, identify risks and opportunities, and contribute practical solutions that support environmental and sustainability goals.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence to work collaboratively with colleagues, clients and supply chain partners, and present information clearly both verbally and in writing.
• A proactive and motivated approach, demonstrating initiative, curiosity, and a willingness to take ownership of your own development throughout the graduate programme.
• A full UK driving licence and availability to join the programme in September 2026.
• As part of the programme, you will be supported by Amey to work towards professional membership of a relevant Environment & Sustainability body, helping you build your career and professional credibility.
• We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.

Why join Amey?

At Amey, we work on long-term stable contracts so you can plan a long-term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People which underscores our commitment to supporting our people across every part of our organisation, enabling them to shine. Whether you are starting your career, returning to the workplace or can bring your professional expertise and skills, there is a place for you here.

Our benefits

• Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions
• Throughout your development, you’ll have regular career conversations to help you reflect on your interests and strengths, so you can explore different disciplines and decide where you’d like to specialise at the end of the programme.
• Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programs tailored to your personal growth.
• Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further days.
• Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey
• We offer a range of flexible working practices, including hybrid, part-time and flexible working patterns. With our network of offices across the UK, we are open to discussing working options that match your needs, with the flexibility to change how you work as your life evolves
• Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.
• Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
• Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities
• Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant
• Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey
• Fully funded professional qualification
• Mentoring

Diversity and Inclusion

At Amey we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.

As a disability confident leader, we’re proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at View email address on higherin.com to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.

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***We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible***

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