Graduate Ecologist - Water - 2026 (Warrington)

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Warrington; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental consultancy in Warrington is seeking a Graduate Ecologist to join their 2026 Graduate Programme. This role involves ecological surveys in the field and office, producing various reports for the water industry. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and demonstrate adaptability, collaboration, focus, perseverance, and a willingness to learn. A supportive team environment and professional progression opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell

Group income protection

Life assurance

Professional progression plan

Supportive team environment

Responsibilities

• Conduct ecological surveys, including habitat classification and species assessment.
• Produce high-quality technical reports like ecological appraisals and impact assessments.

Skills

Adaptability

Collaboration

Focus

Perseverance

Eager to learn

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 Warrington, 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:-

• A Perseverer- You stay composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.

• An Adapter- You’re able to remain calm in new and changing situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic and exciting tasks.

• A Focused Individual- You focus on what matters, tuning out distractions to perform effectively in any situation.

• A Collaborator- You work effectively with lots of different people, considering others’ perspectives to shape better outcomes.

• An Eager Learner- You learn from your experiences and the world around you, using this knowledge to anticipate how situations may unfold.

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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