Graduate Environmental Consultant - IMMEDIATE START

City Science; England; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental consultancy is seeking a motivated Graduate Environmental Consultant for a 3-month fixed-term contract. The role involves contributing to environmental assessments and supporting sustainability projects. Ideal candidates are recent graduates with a degree in a relevant field, strong analytical skills, and a passion for sustainability. The position offers flexible working arrangements and opportunities for hands-on consulting experience. Immediate start required.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

25 days annual leave

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Degree classification of 2:1 or above.
• Ability to start immediately.
• Experience with environmental data analysis is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to environmental assessments and sustainability analyses.
• Prepare concise technical reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with consultants and technical specialists.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Passion for sustainability

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

Location: Remote first, flexible working arrangements, with all UK based locations considered. Our flexible office collaboration spaces, for those wishing to use them, are in London, Exeter and Bristol.

Term: 3 Month Fixed Term Contract (FTC)

Grade: Graduate

Closing: Monday 10th October 2025 AT 09:00. Prompt application advised, role will close upon appointment of suitable candidate.

Immediate Start Required

The Role

We are looking for a motivated and ambitious Graduate Environmental Consultant to join our team on a 3-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate who is eager to apply their skills, learn from a technically brilliant team, and make a real impact from day one. You’ll support a range of environmental and sustainability projects — helping to deliver high-quality analysis, research, and reporting that drive evidence-based decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to environmental assessments, carbon and sustainability analyses, and policy research.
• Assist in data collection, modelling, and interpretation to support project delivery.
• Prepare concise, accurate technical reports and presentations.
• Collaborate closely with consultants and technical specialists across disciplines.
• Support the delivery of innovative, practical solutions for clients.

Essential

• A degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Geography, Engineering, or a related field. Classification 2:1 or above.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A genuine passion for sustainability, environmental improvement, and data-driven insights.
• Drive, ambition, and a strong work ethic — with the confidence to take ownership of your work.
• Able to start immediately.

Desirable

• Experience (academic or professional) with environmental data analysis, carbon accounting, or GIS.
• Knowledge of sustainability frameworks or environmental policy.

Why Join Us

• Learn from an experienced, multidisciplinary team that’s shaping the future of sustainable cities.
• Gain hands‑on consulting experience on real projects from day one.
• Develop your technical and professional skills in a supportive, dynamic environment.

Rewards & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across the consultancy business.
• Opportunity for career progression.
• Ongoing mentoring, training and support from senior professionals within the business (including towards professional chartership).
• Paid membership of a maximum of two institutions.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• 25 days annual leave entitlement.
• Membership of our group pension scheme.
• Eye care vouchers.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee assistance programme.

We are only accepting direct applications – no recruiters please.

Unfortunately City Science does not hold a license to sponsor visas. Therefore, we are unfortunately not able to process any applications that require sponsorship.