Graduate ESG Analyst in Chorley

Advance your career, join our Graduate Programme - Be The Future! Being a graduate at Avove isn’t just a job, it’s the beginning of a rewarding career. We’re building a bright and ambitious future, and we want you to be part of it. Join our thriving graduate community and take your next step toward shaping the future of our business. About our Graduate Programme Our two-year graduate programme is designed to help you grow, learn, and thrive. You’ll gain hands-on experience, take part in tailored development activities, and be supported by experienced mentors and colleagues. From an induction week to masterclasses, development days, and bespoke training, we’ll help you reach your full potential. We want you to love what you do, learn quickly, broaden your horizons, and make a difference from day one. About the role… We’re looking for a Graduate ESG Analyst to help deliver our net zero and social impact goals by collecting, analysing, and reporting sustainability data. You'll support ESG reporting, monitor carbon emissions and social value performance, and help demonstrate our progress to clients and stakeholders. You'll work with teams across the business to gather information, produce insights, and improve how we measure sustainability performance. As you develop, you'll take on more responsibility for managing data, identifying trends, and supporting sustainability targets. This is a great opportunity to build skills in sustainability, data analysis, reporting, and stakeholder engagement while making a positive impact on our business, communities, and the environment. This role is a September 2026 start. What a typical day could look like… Collect and analyse ESG and sustainability data. Support sustainability, carbon, and corporate responsibility reporting. Help monitor performance and track key metrics such as carbon, waste, biodiversity, and social value. Assist with audits, compliance activities, and ESG reporting standards. Support the accuracy of ESG disclosures and reporting. Work with finance teams to understand the link between ESG performance and business results. Analyse trends and identify opportunities for improvement. Create dashboards, reports, and presentations to communicate performance. Work with teams across Finance, Operations, Procurement, HR, and SHEQ. Support engagement with clients, auditors, and external stakeholders. Help communicate ESG performance clearly and effectively. About you… We’re looking for graduates who are curious, creative, and ready to collaborate to create change and bring fresh perspectives. You’ll bring insights from your education and life experiences, and we’ll empower you to make a real impact. You should be graduating in 2026 or already graduated from your degree qualification. You’ll be digitally confident, a clear communicator, and able to collaborate with others while also taking initiative. We value organisation, attention to detail, and a desire to keep learning. We welcome applicants from a range of degree backgrounds but a degree in a subject that is heavily data orientated would be fantastic! If you’re passionate about delivering change, we’d love to hear from you. MS Excel skills are a must for this role, you already need to have a high degree of competence. This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa process. Applicants must therefore have, and maintain, an alternative right to work for the duration of employment. What’s in it for you… We offer a competitive salary and a wide range of flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle: 24 days holiday plus bank holidays Company pension scheme Life assurance Private GP helpline & health cash plan Avove discount scheme Family-friendly policies Lifestyle benefit options Financial wellbeing programme Employee assistance programme and mental health first aiders Volunteering days and charity matched giving About us… At Avove, we design, build, and maintain the UK’s utilities infrastructure—helping to keep water flowing, lights on, and people connected. We deliver sustainable engineering solutions and work with leading utility providers including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Scottish Power, and Northern Ireland Water. We’re proud to be a responsible, agile partner, committed to improving communities and protecting the environment. We are an equal opportunities employer... We welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, disabilities, religions, ages and sexual orientations. Diversity drives innovation, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Our Communities of Practice help us stay accountable and keep progressing. Ready to apply? Apply as soon as you can as we review applications on a rolling basis. If you have questions, reach out to us at Want to learn more about Avove Early Careers?  Visit our . Need help with your CV or interview prep? Visit our