Graduate Environmental Sustainability Advisor - HS2

Building a sustainable tomorrow

What if your next step led further than you thought? With a reputation built over 150 years, BAM has the depth, scale and momentum to offer you more than a next step. We offer you a path. One that can take you across sectors, into leadership, or even around the world. We invest in development because we want our people to stay and grow. Wherever you want to go, we'll help you get there. BAM UK&I are looking for a Graduate Environmental Sustainability Advisor

Making Possible

• Local advice in establishing, implementing and maintaining project level environment management systems.
• Review of Project Execution Plans to ensure they meet the relevant standards and that suitable PEPs are in place for each new project.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to managers on EMS requirements.
• Promoting awareness of the EMS and customer requirements throughout BAM Nuttall.
• Attending start-up / handover meetings from the pre-construction team to project team.
• Attending project close out meetings and gather feedback / lessons learned in feedback format and pass to Head of Environment and Environment Compliance Manager.
• Attending and providing input and guidance at divisional review meetings as appropriate.
• Supporting Business Development in bid submissions and contributing to the work-winning process.
• Supporting the investigation of environmental incidents and advising on appropriate actions.
• Providing support as and when required to company auditor(s).
• Maintaining a level of internal compliance audits as required.
• Providing guidance to managers in evaluation of vendors when requested.
• Contributing to the development and delivery of internal environmental/sustainability training.
• Developing and delivering local training activities as required.
• Maintain company environmental databases as required.
• Undertaking a minimum number of internal site environmental inspections as required based on risk.
• Developing relationships with stakeholders, regulators and supply chain specialists.
• Representing the company at trade body / association / industry events as required.
• Identifying and communicate best practice and promote continued improvement throughout the Company.
• Preparing monthly reports and submitting to the Head of Environment and Environment Compliance Manager in agreed format.
• Working in accordance and remaining up to date with current established Company procedures and processes and providing feedback on their continuing effectiveness.
• Carrying out other relevant duties as required from time to time.

Your team

Be part of a landmark national infrastructure project: HS2, the UK's new high-speed rail network. BAM is delivering critical rail track infrastructure across the London to Birmingham route, covering approximately 140 miles of new high-speed line.

This role places you at the heart of engineering that supports up to 225 mph operation, combining large-scale civil construction, precision rail systems and sustainable delivery.

You will be joining a team committed to low-carbon construction, with innovations such as double-composite viaducts that significantly reduce embedded carbon in concrete and steel.

If you are excited by technically challenging, forward-looking infrastructure that really matters, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

What's in it for you?

You will join our structured Graduate Programme, that will provide you with support for all your learning and development needs. This includes Professional Development with an experienced team of subject matter experts in your chosen field.

We offer a Benefits package which includes:

• Company car / allowance OR Travel allowance
• Matched pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• 26 days holiday increasing with length of service

• Holiday Purchase Scheme (up to 5 days on top)
• Career Breaks
• 2 wellbeing days and 1 volunteering day
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Family friendly policies
• Flexible Working

• Access to retail discount platform (BAM Benefits)
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals.

• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Paid for membership to professional institution
• Living away allowances

What do you bring to the role?

• Completed Degree in Environmental Science or Environmental management in the last 2 years or due to complete in 2026 (other relevant disciplines may also be considered)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A passion and desire to learn and grow within the industry
• Commitment to working towards your Professional Development journey

As well as working in alignment with our values of being collaborative, reliable, inclusive, and taking ownership we will look to understand your personal values, your potential and development areas for the role.

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That's our mission and our promise at BAM. It's how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.

We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We're on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

The application process

Applications are now open, and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible - please answer all questions set out in the application form. As well as an updated CV we require a cover letter that sets out your career aspirations and your interest in BAM Nuttall as an employer.

For more information about the vacancy and our projects, please contact Lyle Morgan by emailing

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at anytime you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.

Join us in making possible!