Job Title- Environmental Graduate
Duration - 2 Years
Location - Cambuslang
Applications close - 4th January 2026
Start Date - 14th September 2026
Salary & Benefits - £35,000 plus £3,000 sign-on bonus + pension + a range of flexible benefits.
As an SPEN Environmental Graduate you will help keep our Environmental Management System running smoothly in accordance with the ISO 14001 certification that SPEN hold. Your role will involve supporting project teams through the project lifecycle, ensuring that environmental risks to delivery are minimised and the project complies with the necessary environmental regulations in line with cost and programme.
Working closely with the project team to organise environmental surveys and compile environmental documents for site activities, ensuring that everything is organised and compliant. Your responsibilities will also include monitoring and reporting on site activities via site inspections, tracking any actions raised to closure, and identifying opportunities for improvement in our practices.
You will be responsible for liaising with various internal and external stakeholders on environmental matters, this could be other departments within the SPEN business or external regulators. Additionally, you will be involved in the delivery of the wider sustainability commitments included in the business plan which include targets around waste, materials, and biodiversity.
What you’ll be doing
- Support environmental surveys and documentation
- Monitor site activities and report on compliance
- Liaise with internal teams and external regulators
- Contribute to sustainability goals around waste, biodiversity, and materials
What you’ll bring
- A 2:2 or above in Environmental Science, Management, Geosciences, or similar
- Passion for sustainability and climate action
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- A driving licence (or working towards it)
What’s in it for you
- Hands-on experience across project lifecycles
- Mentorship and professional development
- Opportunities to shape environmental strategy
- A career aligned with sustainability and innovation
- Gain hands-on experience across both our office and site environments. While training is primarily office or site-based, you’ll enjoy increasing flexibility as you move beyond the programme and into your career.
Why SP Energy Networks?
We’re powering the journey to Net Zero. As one of the UK’s key electricity network operators, we’re upgrading infrastructure, embracing innovation, and helping communities transition to clean energy.
You’ll be part of a company that values diversity, inclusion, and sustainability—and supports your growth every step of the way.
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You must have the right to work in the UK by September 2026. Check out our FAQs for more info.
Closing date: 4th January 2026*
*We encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible as we reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.
We’re committed to inclusion
At SP Energy Networks, we welcome people of all backgrounds. We believe diverse perspectives lead to better ideas and stronger teams. Join us in building a more inclusive and sustainable future.