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National Highways

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Sustainability
  • Birmingham

AI generated summary

  • You need a relevant degree (2:2+) and skills in collaboration, communication, coordination, planning, prioritization, and a focus on quality and integrity.
  • You will provide technical advice, develop environmental policies, review proposals, conduct research, engage stakeholders, and manage assessments in ecology, noise, air quality, water, and landscape.

Requirements

  • An enthusiastic, collaborative approach to working with others
  • The ability to communicate in different formats with a variety of stakeholders
  • Excellent co-ordination skills
  • The ability to plan and prioritise effectively to meet deadlines
  • A focus on quality and integrity in everything you do
  • An undergraduate degree (2:2 or above) in environmental assessment, environmental design, or related subjects aligned with our key areas of work, such as cultural heritage, ecology, noise, air quality, water or carbon management, landscape, or planning

Responsibilities

  • Providing technical advice to our major schemes and operations teams
  • Contributing to the development of our environmental policy
  • Reviewing proposals for environmental improvements
  • Conducting environmental research and development projects
  • Engaging with stakeholders, including environmental bodies and supply chain partners
  • Environmental assessment and design
  • Cultural heritage/archaeology
  • Ecology
  • Noise and air quality management
  • Water and carbon management
  • Landscape and planning

FAQs

What is the salary for the Graduate Environment position?

The salary for the Graduate Environment position is £26,500.

Where is this position located?

The position is located in Manchester, Birmingham, Bedford, Guildford, Bristol, Nottingham, Telford, Warrington, Penrith, and Preston.

When does the Graduate Environment Programme start?

The Graduate Environment Programme starts in September 2025.

How long is the Graduate Environment Programme?

The Graduate Environment Programme is three years long.

What kind of projects will I be involved in during the programme?

You will work on exciting, impactful projects that enhance local communities and the environment, providing technical advice, contributing to environmental policy development, and conducting research and development projects, among other tasks.

What disciplines will I get to work across during the programme?

You will have the chance to apply your skills in various environmental disciplines such as environmental assessment and design, cultural heritage/archaeology, ecology, noise and air quality management, water and carbon management, and landscape and planning.

What type of support will I receive during the programme?

You will receive a mix of workshops, on-job-training, mentoring from experienced colleagues, flexible working arrangements, and support through our Early Talent community, among other development opportunities.

What qualifications do I need to apply for this position?

You need an undergraduate degree (2:2 or above) in environmental assessment, environmental design, or related subjects aligned with the key areas of work, such as cultural heritage, ecology, noise, air quality, water or carbon management, landscape, or planning by the programme start date.

When will the assessment centres take place?

Assessment centres will take place in January and February.

Is there a requirement for Right to Work in the UK?

Yes, candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK for the duration of the programme, as the position cannot offer sponsorship for individuals without it.

What employee benefits are offered?

Benefits include a generous pension scheme, life assurance, annual leave starting at 26 days (increasing to 31 days with service), and retailer discounts and cashback.

How does National Highways view its corporate values?

National Highways values safety, passion, teamwork, ownership, and integrity, fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture for all employees.

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National Highways

Looking after England's motorways and major roads

Transportation
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2015
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

National Highways (formerly known as Highways England) is a government-owned company responsible for operating, maintaining, and improving major highways and road networks in England. They manage over 4,300 miles of motorways and major A-roads, ensuring safety, efficiency, and reliability in the transport infrastructure. National Highways' ultimate mission is to provide a world-class road network that supports economic growth, connects communities, and enhances the travel experience for road users. Their purpose lies in improving road safety, reducing congestion, and delivering sustainable transport solutions, thereby contributing to the economic prosperity and well-being of the nation. By focusing on strategic road investments and delivering infrastructure projects, National Highways aims to create a modern, resilient, and integrated road network that serves the needs of businesses, commuters, and travellers, and promotes a greener and more accessible transport system for the UK.

Culture & Values

  • Safety

    No harm or negative impact to well-being should come to the public, National Highways' people and the environment through the management and use of data.

  • Ethical Integrity

    All data is considered in relation to the people it may represent and impact and treated with due consideration to their rights.

  • Passion

    National Highways understands the limitations of data and understands how the dataset came to be. National Highways takes its sources, collection circumstances and biases into account and makes sure data is fit for purpose.

  • Ownership

    Responsibility for the ethical use of data is shared by all its people. This applies to the full information lifecycle. National Highways works to achieve the shared goal of delivering value to the public.

  • Teamwork

    Leveraging the team, National Highways and their Suppliers work together to use data ethically.

Benefits

  • A pension scheme with generous employer contributions

  • Life assurance

  • Leave entitlement up to 31 days

  • Access to performance related pay

  • Great deals, discounts and cashback offers from well-loved retailers

  • Flexible working arrangements (subject to business need)

  • Season ticket loans and Oyster Card credit loans which can be repaid through salary