Placement - Sustainability

Tasks

To provide administrative and coordination support to the Environment, Sustainability & Innovation function. The intern will assist with environment and sustainability data management, reporting activities, and innovation management, to gain an understanding of how environmental performance is measured and improved within a construction business.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the collation and entry of project data, including energy consumption, waste and material use, as part of KPI performance tracking.
• Carry out basic data checks to identify gaps or anomalies.
• Help maintain internal trackers and databases such as Smart Waste.
• Manage the environment and sustainability knowledge hub sharepoint page.
• Support the preparation of quarterly KPI review information.
• Assist in updating innovation trackers.
• Support the documentation of new innovation ideas and initiatives.
• Undertake short research tasks (e.g., industry trends, low carbon materials).
• Provide general administrative support to the team where required.

Duration of Placement

1 month

Qualifications

• Studying towards or recently completed a degree in Sustainability, Environment Management, or related degree.
• Interest in sustainability in construction.
• A genuine interest in and understanding of environmental issues and relevant legislation.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Good communication and influencing skills.
• The ability to take the lead on tasks as required and to inspire others.
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work with good organization and time management.