We're looking for a Graduate Environmental Advisor to join our Construction team based in Solihull.
Within this role you can enjoy 26 days annual leave, 24/7 Wellbeing Support Programme, and even more https://jobs.kier.co.uk/benefits/
We are a leading UK national contractor delivering projects of all sizes and complexities in the public and private sectors, including education, healthcare, defence and justice and borders. We design and deliver buildings that are key to the UK's infrastructure – from hospitals and treatment centres, to schools, leisure centres and prisons.
Construction comprises our Regional Building, Strategic Projects, Kier Places, KME and we operate across all regions– London & Southern, Western & Wales, Eastern & Midlands and North & Scotland.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading construction and infrastructure services company on our structured graduate development programme. These programmes have been designed to provide you with the experiences and tools needed for progression within your chosen career.
Location: Solihull - With flexibility to travel/relocate across the region
Starting Salary: £30,000 per annum
Pathway: Permanent, Full-time 2-year programme, leading to assistant level role upon completion with salary potential of CIRCA £38k
Starting date: September 2026
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.
What will you be responsible for?
As a Graduate Environmental Advisor, you will support environmental management and sustainability practices across various projects. Your responsibilities include ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, conducting site inspections, managing environmental risks, and promoting best practices in areas like waste management, biodiversity, and resource efficiency. You will work closely with project teams to minimize environmental impacts and contribute to the company's sustainability goals.
What will your day-to-day duties include?
* Ensure compliance with environmental laws, regulations, and company policies across projects.
* Conduct regular site inspections and audits to assess environmental risks and performance.
* Assist in developing and implementing environmental management plans and strategies.
* Monitor and report on environmental metrics, such as waste, energy use, and resource consumption.
* Provide environmental advice and support to project teams to promote best practices and reduce environmental impacts.
* Identify and mitigate potential environmental risks, including pollution, waste disposal, and biodiversity issues.
How does the graduate scheme work?
When you join, you will be enrolled onto our graduate scheme. The programme will take 2 years to complete and has been designed to equip you with the skills you need to excel in your chosen profession and help you achieve professional membership or chartership.
You can find more details about our schemes here .
Benefits for you
* Practical experience: gain valuable hands-on experience in your field.
* Skill improvement: develop technical and professional skills.
* Networking: build professional relationships and expand your network.
* Career insight: gain insights into your chosen industry and potential career paths.
What are we looking for?
We're looking for people due to graduate in 2026, or have recently graduated within the past three years, with a degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Geography, Sustainability, Ecology, or a related discipline.
The role of Graduate Environmental Advisor is great for you if:
* Strong understanding of environmental legislation, regulations, and best practices in the UK.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess environmental risks and suggest appropriate solutions.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports and engage with stakeholders.
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with strong organisational and time management skills.
* A proactive approach, with a keen interest in promoting sustainability and environmental best practices.
* Willingness to travel to various project sites and work in a site-based environment.
* Hold a full UK driving licence
Rewards and benefits
We are proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a variety of flexible benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here .
Diversity and inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a high priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives, and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here .
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier
Recruitment timeline
October 2025: Initial applications
November 2025: Application reviews
January 2026 onwards: Virtual and in-person assessment centres