Graduate Air Quality Consultant - Bristol - 2026

Stantec; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Bristol is seeking a Graduate Air Quality Consultant to join their 2026 Graduate Programme. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse air quality projects across the UK, providing support from experienced colleagues in a collaborative environment. Ideal for those with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and a passion for sustainability. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell options

Professional progression plan

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a relevant Engineering field.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
• Experience or knowledge in air quality monitoring and modelling.

Responsibilities

• Conduct air quality monitoring and site assessments.
• Perform air quality dispersion modelling with GIS.
• Analyze data and conduct emissions inventory work.
• Contribute to environmental statements and multi-disciplinary project coordination.

Skills

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Data analysis

GIS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Overview

We\'re looking for a Graduate Air Quality Consultant for our team based in Bristol, joining our 2026 Graduate Programme, where you\'ll be delivering sustainable projects for our communities, planet and society. This is a fantastic opportunity to kick start your career in air quality by gaining valuable experience within an established consultancy. As a Stantec graduate, you will collaborate with your team and wider cohort, developing your expertise within an exciting and creative interdisciplinary environment and will benefit from strong support from both office and technical colleagues, as well as significant guidance from senior staff within our open and collaborative culture. You\'ll be working with a team of air quality specialists to help deliver a range of exciting and varied projects across the UK. Our multi-disciplinary teams work on a wide variety of air quality projects including environmental impact assessments of major developments, large infrastructure schemes, urban developments and assessments of industrial emissions for both planning and permitting.

Your role

• Air quality monitoring; including site assessment, preparation and maintenance
• Air quality dispersion modelling in combination with GIS
• Data analysis and emissions inventory work
• Air quality input into environmental statements
• Assistance towards the coordination of multi-disciplinary project teams
• Tender and proposal preparation

At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with a minimum of a Bachelor\'s degree in a relevant Engineering degree, we\'d love to receive your application if you are:

• An Adapter: You\'re able to remain calm in new and changing situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic and exciting tasks.
• A Perseverer: You stay composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.
• An Eager Learner: You learn from your experiences and the world around you, using this knowledge to anticipate how situations may unfold.
• A Collaborator: You work effectively with lots of different people, considering others\' perspectives to shape better outcomes.
• A Problem-Solver: You love to give your thoughts based on what you see, being unafraid to challenge conventional thinking

Please note, we ask our graduates to come into the office a minimum of 4 days per week, to ensure that you receive sufficient time with your team and receive the appropriate level of support. Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 32,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities. Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients\' vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today\'s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn\'t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• A range of benefits, including holiday buy and sell, group income protection and life assurance
• Permanent employment contract to demonstrate our commitment to your long-term career at Stantec
• Professional progression plan, supporting you to attain professional status
• A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups)