Graduate Archaeology & Heritage Consultant - Water - 2026 (Bristol)

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

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy based in Bristol is looking for a Graduate Archaeology & Heritage Consultant. This role emphasizes professional growth, offering mentorship and training as you contribute to a variety of archaeological projects. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and demonstrate adaptability, perseverance, and collaboration skills. The position requires office attendance four days a week.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell options

Group income protection

Life assurance

Professional progression plan

Collaborative team environment

Responsibilities

• Conduct desk-based assessments, research, and data analysis.
• Assist in the development of archaeological and heritage mitigation strategies.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders, including local planning authorities.

Skills

Adaptability

Perseverance

Focus

Eagerness to Learn

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology or Heritage related degree

Job description

The Opportunity

With every community, Stantec redefines what's possible.

Application Deadline: Recruitment is ongoing. Please apply as soon as possible as the advert may close once we have sufficient applicants.

Your role:

We are looking for a Graduate Archaeology & Heritage Consultant to be based in Bristol, joining our 2026 Graduate Programme.

Joining our dynamic Environmental Assessment team, you will work on exciting and impactful projects for major clients in water, highways, and infrastructure, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions.

You will contribute to a wide range of archaeological projects, from small-scale developments to nationally significant schemes. You will conduct desk-based assessments, research, and data analysis, and assist in the development of archaeological and heritage mitigation strategies. You will also liaise with clients and stakeholders, including local planning authorities. Throughout your role, you will gain valuable experience in project management, risk assessment, and report writing.

At Stantec we prioritise your professional growth and development; we offer a variety of opportunities for you to enhance your skills and advance your career. You will be assigned an experienced mentor who will provide valuable insights in your role, as well as access to a wide array of training covering technical skills, project management and leadership skills. In addition, we actively support employees gain professional chartership status with relevant institutes such as the Chartered Institute of Archaeologists (CIfA).

Take a look at our Water business line here: Water (stantec.com), and check out some of the exciting projects you could be contributing to: Grassholme Reservoir Embankment Works

About you:

At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with your bachelor's degree in Archaeology, or Heritage related 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.
• A focussed individual: you focus on what matters, tuning out distractions to perform effectively in any situation.
• 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 other's perspectives to shape better outcomes.

Please note, we ask our graduates to come into the office 4 days per week, to ensure that you receive sufficient time with your team and receive the appropriate level of support.

What we can offer you:

• 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 gain professional chartership
• A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network

Please take a look at our Graduate FAQs if you have any questions. We look forward to receiving your application!

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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.

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Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment, supporting inclusion & diversity. We prohibit discrimination on the grounds of demographic background in any condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations, and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

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