Graduate Environmental Advisor - Water - 2026 (Newcastle)

targetjobs UK; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Newcastle is looking for a Graduate Environmental Advisor to join their 2026 Graduate Programme. This role involves conducting Environmental Impact Assessments and collaborating with senior team members in the water and energy sectors. The ideal candidate has a relevant Bachelor's degree and strong interpersonal skills. Competitive salary and benefits offered, along with permanent employment and professional progression opportunities.

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 accredited by CIWEM, IEMA, or RTPI.
• Keen interest in the water industry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs).
• Prepare environmental planning reports.
• Manage environmental and sustainability issues across projects.

Skills

Perseverance

Adaptability

Focus

Collaboration

Eager Learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Science, or Environmental Planning

Job description

Overview

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

Alongside our ambitious Environmental team, you will work closely 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, providing plenty of scope for career progression in industry.

As a Graduate Environmental Advisor, you will collaborate with senior team members and clients in the regulated water and energy sectors. Your responsibilities will include conducting Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), environmental management studies and audits, and preparing environmental planning reports. You will also help manage environmental and sustainability issues across a range of projects.

You can explore our Water business line and the types of projects you could contribute to as part of this role.

About You

At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. We welcome applications from candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Science, or Environmental Planning, accredited by the relevant professional body (CIWEM, IEMA, or RTPI), and a keen interest in the water industry. We’d love to hear from you if you are:

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

Working Pattern

Please note, we ask our graduates to come into the office 4 days per week to ensure you receive sufficient time with your 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 our 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.

Equal Opportunities and Accessibility

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants and prohibits 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, benefits, job training, terminations, or any other condition of employment. Stantec complies with applicable 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 central to our success. If you are excited by this role but your experience does not exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.