Graduate Ecologist - Water - 2026 (Brighton)

targetjobs UK; Brighton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is seeking a Graduate Ecologist for their 2026 Graduate Programme based in Brighton. The role involves conducting ecological surveys and preparing technical reports, requiring a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Ideal candidates are adaptable, focused, and eager to learn. This position offers a competitive salary along with professional progression opportunities in an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell

Group income protection

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Graduate with a degree in a relevant scientific field.
• Interest in the water industry and ecological work.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ecological surveys, including habitat classification.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports like ecological appraisals.
• Participate in varied fieldwork and office tasks.

Skills

Adaptability

Perseverance

Focus

Eager to learn

Collaboration

Education

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

Job description

Graduate Ecologist - Water - 2026 (Brighton)

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Your Role

We are seeking a Graduate Ecologist to join our 2026 Graduate Programme in Brighton. Our national success in securing major water company frameworks has driven significant growth within our ecology team, and we’re looking for passionate, talented ecologists to help deliver innovative environmental solutions across the water industry.

Your daily work will be dynamic and varied, combining fieldwork and office-based tasks. You can expect to spend time on-site conducting a range of ecological surveys, including habitat classification, assessment of protected species, and exploration of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. You will also contribute to high-quality technical reports, such as ecological appraisals, ecological impact assessments, and protected species survey reports.

You can learn more about our Water business line and the career journey of one of our Graduate Ecologists through our available resources.

About You

At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. You will bring a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Zoology, Ecology, Geography, or Environmental Sciences, and a keen interest in the water industry. We’d love to hear from you if you are:

• An adapter: able to remain calm in new and changing situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic and exciting tasks.
• A perseverer: composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.
• A focused individual: attentive to what matters, tuning out distractions to perform effectively in any situation.
• An eager learner: curious and reflective, using experiences and observations to anticipate how situations may unfold.
• A collaborator: effective working with a wide range of people, considering others’ perspectives to shape better outcomes.
  
  

Working Pattern

Please note, we ask our graduates to come into the office 4 days per week to ensure sufficient time with your team and 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
• A permanent employment contract, demonstrating our commitment to your long-term career at Stantec
• A professional progression plan, supporting you to gain professional chartership
• A supportive and collaborative team environment, Early Careers peer group, and wider Employee Resource Group (ERG) network
  
  

Please review our Graduate FAQs if you have any questions. We look forward to receiving your application.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 32,000 employees, working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with 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 address today’s challenges while keeping a fairer, better tomorrow in sight—focusing on clean growth, supporting radical changes in our economy, and meeting the needs of future communities.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity

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

We want to ensure all applicants have the same opportunity for success. Please inform us of any support or reasonable adjustments you may need as a result of a disability, long-term health condition, neurodiversity, or other personal circumstances, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability during the recruitment process. A member of our team will be happy to assist.

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