Sustainability Intern

Uniting what’s next in traffic. Help shape the future of mobility.

12 Month Internship Opportunity.

Every day, millions of people rely on technology that helps keep journeys safe, efficient and sustainable.

At Yunex Traffic, we're helping create safer, smarter and more sustainable journeys through intelligent transport solutions used by millions of people every day. From traffic signals and tunnel management systems to digital mobility technologies, we're shaping the future of transport across the globe.

We’re looking for the next generation of Emerging Talent to bring fresh ideas, challenge thinking and help shape the future of mobility.

As an Intern, you'll gain valuable industry experience, contribute to meaningful projects and develop practical skills that will support your future career.

Life as Emerging Talent

Joining Yunex means becoming part of a nationwide Emerging Talent community, connecting apprentices, degree apprentices, interns and graduates from across the business.

Alongside your day-to-day role, you'll have opportunities to:

• Build relationships with colleagues across the business
• Learn from experienced professionals and senior leaders
• Develop key professional and leadership skills
• Collaborate on business-wide impact projects
• Take part in volunteering and community initiatives
• Work with stakeholders from across the business and gain exposure to different teams, functions and specialisms
• Grow your network through events and development activities

Through these experiences, you'll build the skills, confidence and connections needed to support your long-term career development.

What you’ll be doing:

From day one, you'll become part of the team, contributing to live projects and gaining practical experience through meaningful work and real responsibility.

As an Intern in the Global Sustainability and Strategy Team, you will play a key role in supporting the Sustainability Manager in implementing the Sustainability Strategy across the Yunex Traffic. You will have the opportunity to develop an in-depth understanding of a company ESG Framework and how to implement it cross functionally and cross regionally in an effective and organized manner. You can find out more about our Sustainability team and mission here.

• Work closely with the Sustainability Manager in delivering the broader sustainability strategy and other related projects
• Communicate the ESG Framework cross-functionally, ensuring ESG measure implementation across contributing business functions such as Human Resources, Real Estate, Procurement & Logistics, Integrated Management Systems, Business Excellence, Accounting, Legal & Compliance, and Cybersecurity
• Coordinate the delivery of ESG metrics and figures for internal and external reporting, ensuring support functions provide quantitative and qualitative input in a timely manner for validation
• Support with the overall digitalisation of ESG KPIs to support transparency towards employees, shareholders, compliance towards audit corrective actions, and internal controls
• Support the Yunex Traffic cross-functional Sustainability team to fulfil legal requirements, ratings and standards e.g. from the European Union (EU) Commission such as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), EU Taxonomy, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and look into upcoming regulations like Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)
• Research upcoming relevant compliance and regulation to support the futureproofing of our operations
• Organise employee engagement activities and showcase sustainability stories, case studies and highlights internally and externally
• Support the Sustainability team on the input for the Yunex Traffic Annual Sustainability Report

Qualifications & Experience:

We are looking for a forward-thinking, inquisitive candidate who demonstrate the following characteristics:

• Studying for their undergraduate degree, ideally in a Sustainability related subject
• Have a strong interest in Sustainability and Environmental issues
• Detail orientated, with excellent research skills
• Able to think critically and generate innovative ideas
• Analytical with strong data processing skills and background
• Proficient in IT and Microsoft Office Suite, in particular Excel and preferably PowerBI
• A strong communicator, written and verbal, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to multi-task, working on many activities and be aware of multiple deadlines
• Able to communicate positively and confidently with Senior Stakeholders, and colleagues, both Local and Global

Whilst not essential, it would be a bonus if you already have:

• Experience and understanding of sustainability and carbon emissions reporting

What you’ll get:

• Competitive salary
• 12 months of practical industry experience
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible benefits package, to suit your needs
• Pension scheme
• Hybrid working – minimum 2-3 days on site
• Subsidised canteen
• Exposure to a wide range of business functions and stakeholders
• Employee assistance programme
• Learning and development opportunities

Our Commitment:

If we all thought the same, we would never think of anything new. That’s why we recruit great minds from all walks of life. We embrace diversity and create what’s right for the world by employing the people who live in it.

At Yunex Traffic, we recognise that building a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements and workplace adjustments with all our applicants to encourage agile working and innovation.

To ensure an inclusive recruitment experience for everyone, if you need any reasonable adjustments or support at any stage of the process, please contact us at ukcareers@yunextraffic.com so we can work together to meet your needs. For more information on the recruitment process, please visit our Recruitment Journey page on our website.

Recruitment Process:

Applications for our Internship opportunities close on 31st December 2026.

Depending on the role, successful candidates will be invited to attend either an Assessment Centre or an interview.

Assessment activities may include group exercises, presentations and interviews designed to help us learn more about your strengths, skills and suitability for the role.

Recruitment activities will take place during February 2027.

Our Internship opportunities are due to commence on 6th September 2027, so you'll need to be available to start from this date.

What else do I need to know?

To stay up to date with what we’re up to at Yunex Traffic UK, including our events and some of our exciting new job roles, sign up for our UK Recruitment Newsletter here.

If you would like to hear more about Yunex Traffic and what we do, check out our Virtual Work Experience with Springpod here! This is an on-demand programme that you can complete at any time. If you complete this, be sure to let us know on your application, or via email at ukcareers@yunextraffic.com.

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for our Emerging Talent programmes, including Apprenticeships, Degree Apprenticeships, Internships and Graduate opportunities.