Summer Internship Programme 2026 – Environmental Sustainability

Glasgow - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Together we are Trusted to Serve Scotland.

Ready to own your future At Scottish Water our Summer InternshipProgramme empowers you to gain hands-on experience tacklereal challenges and contribute to shaping Scotlands future. This is more than just a summer job itsan opportunity to make a meaningful impact. As part of our teamyoullplay a key role in delivering essential services and infrastructure that help Scotland flourish every day.

Youllbe joining us at a fascinating time as we transform into a more agile innovative organisation that delivers outstanding service providesgreat valuefor money and works in an environmentally sustainable way that goes beyond Net Zero.

Graduating in2027 Kickstart your career with a 12-week summer placement and start building your future today.

Whatyoulldo

As an Environmental Sustainability Intern within the Zero Emissions teamyoullbe at the forefront of Scottish Waters ambitious mission to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040. This role goes beyond theory giving you the chance to make a measurable impact from day one.

Youllgain practical experience in reducing land-based emissions supporting woodland creation peatland restoration biodiversity enhancement and catchment management initiatives. Your work will include mapping and analysing land related data assessing environmental conditions andidentifyingopportunities for restoration to maximise carbon sequestration and ecological benefits. You may also visit sites toobserverestoration activities firsthandassistingwith surveys and monitoring efforts that inform data-driven decisions to combat climate change and improve water quality.

In this roleyoullengage with stakeholders at various levels building strong effective working relationships that drive collaborative success. You will also utilise and enhance geospatial analysis skills interpreting spatial data to inform strategic decisions. Your ability to refine complex technical information into clear comprehensible reports and messaging will be essential ensuring that your insights are accessible to a wide audience.

Moreoveryoullcontribute to broader sustainability projects such as climate change adaptation and biodiversity supporting Scottish Waters comprehensive sustainability goals. This internship offers a unique opportunity to tackle real-world challenges develop valuable skills and make a tangible difference in our journey toward sustainability.

This is apaid summer internship with an hourly rate of13.45 aligned with the Real Living Wage. The role is typically full-time (35 hours per week) thoughwereopen to discussing flexible working patterns where possible. For a 35-hour week the equivalent annual salary would be approximately24574 pro-rated for the length of the internship.

Whatyoullneed

Youllbe in the penultimate year of university ormaybe aboutto do a Masters. Either wayyoullbe on course for at least a 2:2 degree. And itgoes without sayingthat you will be available for the full placement time: 12 weeks.

Youllbe studying towards a degree in an environmental subject such as Environmental Science Sustainability or a related field.

A strong interest in emissions reduction and/or data analysis is essential asyoullbe working with both environmental data and sustainability projects.

Most of allyoullbring curiosity enthusiasm and a real desire to learn along with the motivation to apply whatyourestudying in a practical real-world environments.

Youllneed to live within commuting distance ofEdinburgh or Steppsas this role will be aligned to one of our key office locations.

In terms of essential requirementsThatsit.

Butheresthe thing

We receive thousands of applications for our internship roles each year.Sowhat helps candidates stand out

Here are a few things we love to see:

CVs that tell us more than just your grades. Show us whatyouvelearned what interests you and what motivates you.

Cover letters that explain why Scottish Water and why thisparticular internshipappeals to you.

Applications thatdemonstrateour values: Bold Responsible Inspiring and Caring.

Looking out for you

While the work we do is importantitsnot the only thing that matters.Thatswhy we support a healthy work-life balance and flexible ways of working where possible.

Youllgain meaningful experience build your professional network and get a real feel for what a future career at Scottish Water could look like all while being supported by experienced colleagues who want you to succeed.

A few final things worth knowing

Research shows that some people avoid applying for jobs unless they can meet every single criteria. If youre interested in this job but dont tick all the boxes apply anyway! We hardly ever hire people who can do every part of a job from Day One. Everyone has a learning curve. So dont rule yourself out!

Let us know if there are any changes we can make to our recruitment process to help you perform at your best. Lots of our people have disabilities or neurodiverse conditions (including some of our recruiters!). Were also aware that some people might be experiencing temporary challenges because of life events like menopause. Were very used to making adjustments so please dont be afraid to ask.

As part of our commitment to developing a flourishing Scotland its important that all our employees are Scottish taxpayers. If you join us your home address will need to be in Scotland. If you dont already live here youll need to commit to moving here within your first three months.

Please note Scottish Water takes the safety health and wellbeing of our employees colleagues and customers very seriously and as such you may be subject to Drug & Alcohol testing in line with our policy.

Finally (finally!) candidates who havent submitted an application in the last 12 months will have their records removed from our recruitment database. You wont need to do anything. Your data will be automatically deleted.

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Together we are Trusted to Serve Scotland.Ready to own your future At Scottish Water our Summer InternshipProgramme empowers you to gain hands-on experience tacklereal challenges and contribute to shaping Scotlands future. This is more than just a summer job itsan opportunity to make a meaningful im...