Graduate Ecologist

STANTEC; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy is looking for a Graduate Ecologist to join their 2026 Graduate Programme in Brighton. The role involves dynamic and varied work, including conducting ecological surveys and producing technical reports. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and a keen interest in the water industry. The company offers a competitive salary, private medical insurance, and a professional progression plan in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell

Group income protection

Life assurance

Professional progression plan

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Keen interest in the water industry.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ecological surveys including habitat classification and protected species assessment.
• Produce high-quality technical reports such as ecological appraisals.
• Spend time on-site and in the office to support various tasks.

Skills

Adaptability

Perseverance

Focus

Willingness 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 expect 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 (stantec.com), and review the career journey of one of our Graduate Ecologist here:- My Stantec Story: Building a graduate career in ecology with Aoife Codyre.

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 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 (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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About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 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.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [e-mail] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.