Carbon Graduate

HELP SHAPE THE UK’S ENERGY FUTURE

Carbon Graduate Opportunity with the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), Supporting Sizewell C

As part of the CWA (Civil Works Alliance), you will support the building of Sizewell C. Sizewell C will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes and will play a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity for at least 60 years. This role will be within the CWA Wide Section.

What will you do?

You will support the projects subject matter expert for carbon in the delivery of the carbon strategy, ensuring alignment with PAS 2080, RICS aligned Whole Life Carbon Assessment and contractual requirements.

Working within the ESG team, and reporting to the Head of ESG Compliance and Reporting, you will assist the carbon lead in the deployment of processes and systems to manage carbon across the project.

This role offers a hybrid working model, with 2–3 days per week on site (Becket House, Ipswich or Sizewell C, Leiston) and the flexibility to work remotely for the remainder.

Principal Accountabilities, Activities and Decisions

• Support the subject matter expert in deploying the carbon measurement and reduction roadmaps for all project types and stages and across all disciplines; contribute to annual roadmap update
• Learn and operate carbon measurement software, both OneClick and eTool, becoming a ‘superuser’ able to provide outputs for inclusion in TOCs, to validate values for contracts, to support delivery teams directly
• Attain competency in preparing and reviewing carbon information, such as Environmental Product Declarations, to support suppliers as necessary
• Assist in the collection, integration, and interrogation of carbon data from all project stages, analysing and extracting lessons and value to further progress our decarbonisation journey
• Write-up, collate, and manage best practice examples and case studies to support knowledge-transfer across sites and to provide collateral/inputs for work-winning
• Prepare training and communication materials, for both internal and external audiences, in coordination with the wider team and function
• Support internal knowledge groups on carbon measurement as well as contribute to staff training
• Work with internal stakeholders, supply-chain partners and design consultants to obtain/improve carbon information and build processes to automate data capture, sharing, and audit

What are we looking for?

• Strong collaborator
• Rigorous and detail-oriented
• Creative thinker
• Clear and effective communicator
• A ‘team player’ willing to ‘pitch in’ and help out
• Able to listen, keen to learn, able to critically analyse ideas, and form own view
• Determination to see tasks through to completion, with excellent planning and organisation skills
• Degree or equivalent in environmental, carbon or sustainability discipline, engineering, or a related field

What we will offer you?

The CWA is a single delivery organisation made up of the client (Sizewell C) and three parent companies - Balfour Beatty, Bouygues, and Laing O'Rourke - which offer industry-leading packages including market-leading salaries, generous annual leave entitlements, pension schemes, and other flexible benefits.

ABOUT US

The CWA celebrates the creativity and innovation that comes from a diverse workforce, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds — especially those from under-represented communities. Our project is built on five core values: Humility, Positivity, Respect, Solidarity, and Clarity.

By joining us, you’ll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, speak up, and share your ideas. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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