Graduate Ecologist: Water & Biodiversity Projects

Stantec UK Careers; West of England; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy/sell (flexible holidays)

Group income protection

Life assurance

Permanent contract

Professional progression plan

ERGs and supportive team environment

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Graduate Ecologist to join our Bristol team. The role balances field surveys with office analysis and reporting across water industry projects, including reservoirs, pipelines and constructed wetlands.

You will help produce PEAs, protected species surveys, EcIA and Biodiversity Net Gain calculations while supporting nature-based solutions. The programme supports professional progression toward Chartered Membership of CIEEM, with a clear route to chartership within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, zoology, ecology, geography, or environmental sciences.
• Keen interest in the water industry and field-based ecology.
• Willingness to work in the Bristol area and join a graduate programme.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys including habitat classification and protected species assessments.
• Map and evaluate terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems affected by water infrastructure projects.
• Produce PEAs and detailed protected species survey reports.
• Assist in EcIA and Biodiversity Net Gain calculations.
• Support ecological design of nature-based solutions (wetlands, SUDs).
• Collaborate with water engineers, environmental planners and clients to integrate ecological mitigation into designs.

Skills

Biology degree

Ecology

Water industry interest

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology / Ecology / Environmental Sciences

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Graduate Ecologist to join our Bristol team. The role balances field surveys with office analysis and reporting across water industry projects, including reservoirs, pipelines and constructed wetlands.

You will help produce PEAs, protected species surveys, EcIA and Biodiversity Net Gain calculations while supporting nature-based solutions. The programme supports professional progression toward Chartered Membership of CIEEM, with a clear route to chartership within a