Graduate Sustainability Consultant (Feb 2028)

UEC; Australia; Remote; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured Graduate Program

Top Employer status

Networking events

Expedition DNA program

Skills Powered Organisation

Sustainability focus

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Arcadis is hiring for its Graduate Development Program in Australia. You will contribute to sustainability-focused projects across transport, buildings, and energy sectors while developing technical, leadership, and behavioural skills.

You will work in a collaborative team, gain hands-on experience with digital tools, and participate in Expedition DNA and AI training to shape your career in engineering consultancy.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field such as engineering, environmental science, planning, business advisory, sustainability, or digital innovation.
• Passion for improving quality of life and making a meaningful impact.
• Strong analytical thinking, creativity, and a growth mindset.
• Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Innovative thinking, self-motivation, and proactive career development.
• Excellent communication skills with confidence presenting to peers, clients, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Work on diverse and challenging projects with sustainability at heart across major road, rail, precinct, building, and energy & resources projects.
• Collaborate with a talented team to grow into a sustainability consultant through a supportive culture.
• Build professional networks and develop relationships with peers, clients, and stakeholders.
• Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge digital tools and innovative approaches.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Creativity

Growth mindset

Communication

Stakeholder relationships

Education

Engineering

Environmental science

Planning

Sustainability

Digital innovation

Job description

What You Will Get At Arcadis

• A structured Graduate Development Program focused on technical, leadership, and behavioural skill-building.
• Join the 4th Top Engineering Consultancy ranked in Prosple’s 2025 Top Graduate Employers List
• Opportunities to develop digital, communication, emotional intelligence, and problem-solving skills.
• State-based Graduate Groups providing networking opportunities, mentorship, and professional development.
• Regular networking events including "Meet the Legends" with our Technical Directors, trivia nights, site visits, and graduate knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Participation in Arcadis’ Expedition DNA program, offering global exposure and insights into digital transformation and innovation.
• A skills-based approach to career growth through Arcadis becoming a Skills Powered Organisation, allowing you to carve your own path.
• A commitment to sustainability and delivering meaningful, impactful work.
• An inclusive and diverse workplace that values collaboration, integrity, and personal development.

What Your Role Entails

• Work on all our interesting and challenging projects. Sustainability is at the heart of what we do at Arcadis, so every project has a sustainability component where the Sustainability team comes in. This is from major road and rail projects, to precinct and building projects through to our energy & resources specific projects.
• You’ll be working with a talented and collaborative team which fosters a dynamic and supportive culture encouraging collaboration and innovation. Utilise this to develop yourself into a well established Sustainability Consultant
• Build professional networks and develop key relationships with peers, clients, and stakeholders.
• Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge digital tools and innovative approaches.
• A company committed to AI. Training modules in AI provided to all staff which is a pivotal part of our strategy as we empower Arcadians with the skills of tomorrow.

About Arcadis

• A global leader in sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
• Over 36,000 professionals in more than 70 countries, working together to solve complex challenges.
• Ranked 30th in Prosple’s 2025 Top Graduate Employers List
• Committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity and equal opportunity.
• Dedicated to digital transformation and innovation in the engineering and consultancy sectors.
• A trusted partner in delivering projects that make a lasting, positive impact on communities.

What You'll Need

• A degree in a relevant field such as engineering, environmental science, planning, business advisory, sustainability, or digital innovation.
• A passion for improving the quality of life and making a meaningful impact.
• Strong analytical thinking, creativity, and a growth mindset.
• The ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Innovative thinking, self-motivation, and a proactive approach to career development.
• Excellent communication skills, with confidence in presenting and engaging with peers, clients, and stakeholders.
• Alignment with Arcadis’ core values: People First, Collaboration, Sustainability, Client Success, and Integrity.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.