Key Takeaways
- Gain practical experience and work towards professional accreditation such as Chartered Environmentalist or Chartered Engineer.
- Support carbon management processes, measure emissions, and identify reduction opportunities on construction projects.
- Based in Dartford, with flexibility required for national project locations.
- Suitable for graduates with degrees in Engineering, Architecture, STEM, Environmental & Sustainability, or Geography.
About the Role
Laing O'Rourke's Graduate Development Programme helps graduates gain practical experience, achieve professional accreditation, and build the skills needed to become future leaders in the construction and engineering industry. The Early Talent Programme will enable you to expand your networks, achieve professional and personal development, gain exposure to a variety of projects and disciplines, and develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to build a successful and rewarding career.
Professional Accreditation
- Chartered Environmentalist with ISEP
- Chartered Engineer with a relevant institution
Role Overview
The Graduate Whole Life Carbon Assistant will support the Carbon Solutions Team within the Sustainability Function. You will implement carbon management processes, measure and validate project emissions, and turn data into insights to help project teams reduce whole life carbon and deliver decarbonised solutions during pre-construction and delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the implementation of carbon management processes, plans and project requirements across design and delivery stages of construction projects.
- Measure, validate and report project carbon emissions using approved tools, datasets and assumptions.
- Use One Click LCA and internal systems to support carbon assessments, benchmarks and reduction options.
- Review carbon information, including environmental product declarations (EPDs) and supplier data, to improve data quality and assurance.
- Analyse project carbon data to identify trends, lessons learned and practical opportunities for reduction.
- Support the development of case studies, guidance and communications to share good practice and support work winning.
- Support training, knowledge sharing and engagement with project teams, designers, suppliers and consultants.
Interaction with Teams
- Sustainability
- Design Management
- Procurement
- Logistics
- Package Management
Suitable Degree Subjects
- Engineering (any discipline)
- Architecture
- Any STEM degree
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Geography
Location
- Dartford
*Projects are based across the UK (National), so you'll need to be prepared to be flexible about where you work. Depending on project requirements, this may involve travelling, staying away from home during the week, or relocating closer to a project site. This offers valuable experience working on a variety of projects, helping you develop your skills and broaden your career opportunities.