Job Description

Description and requirements
What do you want from your work? From your life?
If you're looking for more than just a job, if you want to make a real difference with every decision you make, you're in the right place.
Skanska is one of the largest construction and development companies in the world. Together, we shape how we live, work and connect - we build from the ground up and maintain your local communities, infrastructure and transportation.
Graduate Carbon Advisor - 2026 Development Programme - Peterborough
We're excited to open applications for our 2026 Graduate Programme, starting in September. This is your opportunity to build a meaningful career where your work contributes to healthier, greener, and more inclusive places for people to thrive.
Over two years, you'll gain hands-on experience, structured learning, and the support of mentors who care about your growth. You'll develop the technical and interpersonal skills to help you succeed and make a lasting impact.
We are looking for a Graduate Carbon Advisor to join our Infrastructure @one Alliance team in Peterborough to support the planning, design and delivery of clean water and wastewater projects across East Anglia.
What you'll do:
Assist the project environmental team with the day-to-day environmental requirements of the project & assist in the delivery of environmental training.
Research and outline the case for sustainable initiatives.
Ensure that project environmental documentation is maintained and up to date.
Represent and promote the Environment Department in meetings, workshops, management reviews and forums.
Support external liaison with regulators i.e. Environment Agency, Local Authorities etc.
What you'll bring to the role:

• Final-year student or recent graduate with an environmental related degree.
• A passion for sustainable infrastructure and interest in the water sector.
• Strong interest in innovation, sustainability, and positive societal impact, demonstrated through collaborative teamwork and proactive problem-solving.
• Enthusiastic learner dedicated to personal and professional development, with a willingness to work towards professional qualifications or chartered status.
• This role requires visits to sites across the UK. As such, we would expect you to have a driving licence or work towards obtaining one within your first year of working with us.

What we offer:

• You will join a community of 100+ graduates and apprentices, with opportunities to build networks and collaborate across the business.
• Support and guidance from experienced leaders and teams, plus development pathways to help you achieve professional accreditation - we cover membership expenses for the professional body of your choice.
• Regular professional and social events.
• Opportunities to volunteer at least one day per year.
• Access to our employee networks including Women's, Ability, Pride, O.N.E (Origins Nationality Ethnicity), Military, and Mental Health & Wellbeing.
• My Rewards discounts and cycle to work scheme to support a healthy work-life balance where possible.
• You would be joining a mental-health-aware organisation and will have access to wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme, mental health ambassador network and wellbeing conversations.

Programme start date: September 2026 - Join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success - every step of the way.
Equal opportunities
We value diversity and strive to create inclusive teams - we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and protected characteristics and believe different perspectives make us stronger.
Flexible working and reasonable adjustments
Please ask about flexibility at interview and we will explore what is possible for the role. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact so we can support you.
More information about the role
Please note this advert may not include every assigned duty or responsibility and may be amended at Skanska's discretion, including the closing date; if you have questions contact .
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