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Environmental Sustainability Intern – 2025 Summer Placement - Norwich

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Skanska

Oct 16

Applications are closed

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Sustainability
  • Norwich

Requirements

  • 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

Responsibilities

  • 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

FAQs

What is the location of the Environmental Sustainability Intern position?

The position is based in Norwich, Norfolk.

What is the external closing date for applications?

The external closing date for applications is Monday, November 25, 2024.

What type of contract is the internship offering?

The internship is a fixed-term contract.

When does the internship start?

The internship is set to begin in Summer 2025.

What will my main responsibilities be as an Environmental Sustainability Intern?

You will assist the project environmental team with daily environmental requirements, coordinate project environmental measures, conduct site inspections, research sustainable initiatives, maintain environmental documentation, and support external liaison with regulators.

What qualifications are preferred for this role?

Ideally, candidates should be studying towards an Environment-related degree and have a passion for sustainability.

What skills and qualities are essential for this internship?

Candidates should be values-driven, enthusiastic about learning, able to communicate complex information, have a strong interest in sustainability, work collaboratively, and be motivated to work in a site-based environment.

What kind of support and benefits can I expect during the internship?

Interns receive support and guidance from experienced leaders, access to professional and social events, membership in employee networks, and well-being support through various programs.

How many internship roles are available?

There is one internship role available.

Is there a commitment to diversity and inclusion at Skanska?

Yes, Skanska is committed to embracing differences and promoting diversity, which they believe leads to better teams and innovative thinking.

How can I request reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process?

You can contact Skanska at emerging.talent@skanska.co.uk to request any adjustments that would support you throughout your application process.

Using knowledge & foresight to shape the way we live, work, and connect.

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Mission & Purpose

Skanska Group uses knowledge & foresight to shape the way people live, work, and connect. More than 135 years in the making, we’re one of the world’s largest development and construction companies, with 2020 revenue totaling SEK 159 billion. We operate in select markets throughout the Nordics, Europe and the United States. Together with our customers and the collective expertise of our 32,000+ teammates, we create innovative and sustainable solutions that support healthy living beyond our lifetime. Founded in Sweden in 1887 as a maker of concrete, we were driven by a dual purpose: to innovate and build what’s good for people and society. Today we develop, design and build everything from healthy and green office buildings to smart homes and infrastructure. We partner to innovate, and we continue to hold our founding values at the heart of everything we do. Skanska Linkedin Page House Rules We welcome and encourage participation. However, there are some rules we ask everyone to follow in order to maintain a friendly and respectful community. We will remove any posted content that is not aligned with Skanska's values and Code of Conduct, including: Text, images or video containing profanity, sexually graphic or offensive language, spam, illegal content – laws that govern the use of copyrights, trade secrets, etc. will be followed.

Culture & Values

  • Care for life – protecting people and the planet

    The health and safety of people and our en­vironment lies at the very heart of what we do. In situations that are physically or psychologi­cally unsafe we refuse to be bystanders. We are changemakers and action takers. This applies to the environment and climate change too. We advocate for sustainable solutions and operate in this spirit, holding each other accountable for the legacy that we leave future generations.

  • Act ethically and transparently – being a role model

    Each of us honors our individual responsibility to lead by example and to act with the highest de­gree of integrity and transparency. We encoura­ge different perspectives, foster a space in which people can speak freely and live by our Code of Conduct. Short cuts are unacceptable.

  • Be better together – teaming up

    Everything we do, we do better together. We listen and learn with curiosity to strive forward as a team, generously sharing knowledge along the way to successfully replicate best practices. We champion an inclusive culture of openness, fairness, trust and respect, where all people feel a sense of belonging – regardless of who you are or where you come from. We innovate and deliver the best solutions by leveraging our own diversity together with that of our customers, partners and the communities in which we operate.

  • Commit to customers – having a customer-first mindset

    Our customers’ success is our success. We always listen closely to understand their needs and those of their customers, so that we can provide the tools they both require to reach their goals. Together, we look ahead to create smarter and more sustainable solutions that bring their visions to life.

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