Graduate Ecologist

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Brighton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm in Brighton is seeking a Graduate Ecologist for its 2026 Graduate Programme. The role entails conducting ecological surveys, assessing protected species, and producing technical reports. We're looking for candidates with a Bachelor’s in a related field and a passion for the water industry. The ideal applicant is adaptable, perseverant, focused, eager to learn, and collaborative. This position offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment, with professional progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell

Group income protection

Life assurance

Permanent employment

Professional progression plan

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree related to ecology or environmental science.
• Interest in the water industry.
• Ability to shift between dynamic tasks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ecological surveys and assessments.
• Produce technical reports and ecological impact assessments.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders.

Skills

Adaptability

Perseverance

Focus

Eagerness to learn

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Zoology, Ecology, Geography, or Environmental Sciences

Job description

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 Ecologist to be based in Brighton, joining our 2026 Graduate Programme.

Our national success in securing major Water Company frameworks has ignited explosive growth within our ecology team. We're seeking passionate and talented ecologists to join us in delivering innovative environmental solutions across the water industry.

Your daily work will be dynamic and varied, encompassing both fieldwork and office-based tasks. You can expectèt to spend time on-site conducting a range of ecological surveys, including habitat classification, assessing protected species, and exploring both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. You will also play a key role in producing high-quality technical reports, such as ecological appraisals, comprehensive ecological impact assessments, and detailed protected species survey reports.

Take a look at our Water business line here: Water, and review the career journey of one of our Graduate Ecologist here: My Stantec Story: Building a graduate career in ecology.

About you:

At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with your Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Zoology, Ecology, Geography, or Environmental Sciences, and a keen interest in the water industry, 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 أخرى.
• A focussed individual: you focus on what matters, tuning out distractions to perform effectively geïntegre.
• 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.

Please note,оружing 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 hada professional chartership
• 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)

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

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