Graduate Environmental Advisor - Water - 2026 (Brighton)

STANTEC; Lewes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm based in Brighton seeks a Graduate Environmental Advisor to join their 2026 Graduate Programme. The position involves conducting environmental impact assessments and preparing planning reports, providing excellent opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative team setting. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required, alongside a keen interest in the water industry. The firm promotes a supportive work environment with a commitment to long-term career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell

Group income protection

Life assurance

Professional progression plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree accredited by CIWEM, IEMA or RTPI.
• A keen interest in the water industry.
• Ability to manage dynamic tasks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental impact assessments (EIAs).
• Prepare environmental planning reports.
• Manage environmental and sustainability issues.

Skills

Adaptability

Perseverance

Focus

Eager Learning

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Management

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Impact Assessment

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Planning

Job description

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

Alongside our ambitious Environmental team, you will work closely with our prestigious clients to develop innovative, sustainable and efficient solutions to meet their needs and contribute towards a greener future. This is a great opportunity to work on a wide range of high-profile projects which will provide you with plenty of scope for career progression in industry.

As a Graduate Environmental Advisor, you will work closely with senior team members and clients in the regulated water and energy sectors. Your role will involve conducting environmental impact assessments (EIAs), environmental management studies and audits, and preparing environmental planning reports. You'll also be instrumental in managing environmental and sustainability issues across a range of projects.

Take a look at our Water business line here: Water (stantec.com), and check out some of the projects you could be contributing to: Stantec appointed to Cadent Environmental Services Framework.

About you

At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with your Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Science or Environmental Planning that is accredited by the relevant professional body (CIWEM, IEMA or RTPI), 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] we will talk to you about how we can support you.

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