Graduate Environmental Advisor - Water - 2026 (Bristol)

targetjobs UK; Brighton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental solutions company is seeking a Graduate Environmental Advisor in Brighton to join their 2026 Graduate Programme. The role involves conducting environmental impact assessments and management studies while collaborating with senior colleagues and prestigious clients. Candidates should have a relevant Bachelor’s degree and a strong interest in sustainability. This position offers a competitive salary, private medical insurance, and clear pathways for professional progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell

Group income protection

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree accredited by CIWEM, IEMA, or RTPI.
• Strong interest in environmental sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental impact assessments (EIAs).
• Undertake environmental management studies.
• Prepare environmental planning reports.

Skills

Interest in water industry

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

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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. Working alongside our ambitious Environmental team, you will partner with prestigious clients to develop innovative, sustainable, and efficient solutions that contribute to a greener future. This is a great opportunity to work on a wide range of high-profile projects with strong scope for career progression.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with senior team members and clients in the regulated water and energy sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental impact assessments (EIAs).
• Undertake environmental management studies and audits.
• Prepare environmental planning reports.
• Manage environmental and sustainability issues across a range of projects.
• Work closely with senior colleagues and clients to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Science, or Environmental Planning, accredited by the relevant professional body (CIWEM, IEMA, or RTPI).
• Strong interest in the water industry and sustainability.

Personal Attributes

• Adapter: Remains calm in new and changing situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic tasks.
• Perseverer: Stays composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.
• Focused individual: Concentrates on what matters, tuning out distractions to perform effectively.
• Eager learner: Learns from experiences and the world around them, anticipating how situations may unfold.
• Collaborator: Works effectively with diverse teams, considering others’ perspectives to shape better outcomes.

Working Pattern

Graduates are asked to be in the office 4 days per week to ensure sufficient time with the 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.
• Permanent employment contract, demonstrating our commitment to your long-term career at Stantec.
• 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.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 32,000 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 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, Diversity, 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 all applicable laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Accessibility and Adjustments

We want to ensure all applicants have the same opportunity for success. Please inform us during the recruitment process of any support or reasonable adjustments you may need (for example, extra assessment time or special access), so we can enable you to perform at your best.