OCU Group Construction

Sustainability Graduate - Leeds and Northeast - 2027

Leeds, United Kingdom In person Full-time

You'll play a key role in supporting OCU's sustainability ambitions and helping the business deliver positive environmental, social and economic outcomes across its operations and projects. Based in the North East, you'll work as part of our Sustainability team, contributing to initiatives that support responsible business practices, reduce environmental impact and create lasting value for the communities we serve. You'll gain exposure to a broad range of sustainability activities, working closely with operational teams, SHEQ professionals, clients and business stakeholders to help embed sustainable practices across the organisation.

You'll support the development, implementation and monitoring of sustainability programmes, assisting with data collection, reporting, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives that contribute to OCU's sustainability objectives. As part of the role, you'll assist with environmental and sustainability reporting, carbon reduction initiatives, waste management programmes, social value projects and the monitoring of key sustainability performance indicators.

You'll help analyse data, identify trends and support the delivery of projects that improve environmental performance, enhance resource efficiency and contribute to net zero and wider sustainability commitments. The role will involve collaboration with a range of internal and external stakeholders and may include travel to operational and project sites across the region, providing valuable practical experience of how sustainability is integrated into real-world infrastructure and utility projects.

As your skills and confidence grow, you'll take on increasing responsibility, develop strong stakeholder engagement and project management skills, and become an important contributor to OCU's sustainability journey.

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