Sustainable Building Services Year in Industry Placement

Our Vision is to be the UK’s leading innovator of resource recovery and recycling, transforming waste for a climate-positive future.

Are you someone who lives and breathes high performance, leads with ambition, and would like to be part of an organisation that looks after tomorrow? Viridor has a redefined purpose, a bold Vision, and an ambitious, market-leading strategy. We are investing in the future, and we need a talented team with exceptional people, who believe in each other, to help us achieve this.

Join us, as we rise to the challenge and build a world where nothing goes to waste

Viridor is at the forefront of waste management and resource recovery in the UK, operating the largest network of Energy Recovery Facilities (ERFs). We play a crucial role in supporting the UK's climate goals by diverting waste from landfills and transforming it into valuable energy resources.

We have an immediate need for an Industry Placement student to join our Operations at Tee Side Valley at a really exciting construction phase of the project. You will work 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday for 12 months.

The closing date for applications is 10th November 2026. We encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early if we receive a high number of applications.

This exciting opportunity involves supporting the delivery of sustainable building projects through a Year in Industry placement focused on BRREAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method). Working across a range of sustainability categories including management, health and wellbeing, energy, transport, water, materials, waste, land use and ecology, pollution and innovation.

This placement will provide practical experience in assessing and improving the environmental performance of buildings. The role contributes to ensuring the project meets the sustainability objectives and achieve targeted BREEAM ratings through effective coordination and compliance with assessment requirements.

The position requires close collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders, including architects, engineers, contractors and clients to gather, review and manage project information. The placement offers valuable exposure to building services management and sustainable construction practices, providing a strong foundation for a career in the built environment and sustainability sector.

Key Responsibilities:

- Support BREEAM assessments by collecting and managing project evidence and documentation.

- Monitor project compliance against BREEAM requirements and sustainability targets.

- Liaise with architects, engineers, contractors, clients and internal teams to gather required information.

- Maintain accurate records, trackers and document control systems.

- Assist with sustainability reporting and preparation of BREEAM submissions.

- Review project information with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

- Coordinate stakeholder meetings and follow up on actions and information requests.

- Provide administrative support to the sustainability and building services teams.

- Research sustainability best practices and emerging industry standards.

- Prepare and contribute to BREEAM assessments, sustainability records and report documentation by collecting, analysing and presenting accurate data.

Wider project team support on an ad hoc basis, including ERSV delivery support.

Requirements:

- Strong communication skills both written and verbal

- Attention to detail

- Administrative experience (Microsoft 365)

- Must be over 18 years of age due to the nature of the construction site.

- Exposure to Building Services is desirable

- Strong interest in sustainability within the construction industry

How to apply

Click apply at the bottom of the page and you will be asked to create a profile. Make sure you have an up-to-date CV ready!

We are a Great Place to Work

There has never been a more exciting time to join Viridor. Following the acquisition of the business by the global private equity firm, KKR, the core business has been reshaped to focus on our leading UK Energy from Waste portfolio.

What we can offer you

We invest in our people to reward them for their hard work, and we have a host of company benefits available to you when you join - take a look at our Rewards and Benefits

As an equal opportunities' employer, Viridor is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.