Graduate Flood Risk Consultant - Birmingham - 2026

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in the UK is seeking a Graduate Flood Risk Consultant to join their Birmingham office. This role involves working on sustainable projects, contributing to the resilience of development sites, and engaging with developers on flood risk issues. Candidates should possess a relevant Bachelor’s degree and exhibit strong skills in adaptability and problem-solving. The role offers a competitive salary, private medical insurance, and a permanent contract, ensuring a supportive career progression path.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell

Group income protection

Life assurance

Professional progression plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Engineering degree is required.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations and tasks.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Help shape sites and provide input into place-making.
• Contribute to the resilience of development sites to flooding and climate change.
• Engage with developers on flood risk issues.

Skills

Adaptability

Resilience

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Engineering field

Job description

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.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Graduate Flood Risk Consultant to join our team based in Birmingham, joining our 2026 Graduate Programme, where you’ll be delivering sustainable projects for our communities, planet and society.

Our application of cutting-edge TUFLOW modelling technology in combination with a range of geographic information system (GIS) tools enables us to significantly refine site‑specific flood zones. It also helps ensure we can manage and mitigate impacts further afield.

The early engagement of our team in the development process is the key to success. Through the application of these modelling techniques, we work with developers to tackle flood risk issues and explore the implications and costs of proposed mitigation measures. This is critical to ensure development is appropriate to the site and to maximise the likelihood of approval.

Your role will be to help shape sites and provide valuable input into place‑making whilst contributing to the resilience of development sites to flooding and climate change, helping to create more attractive places to live and work.

Take a look at some of our projects - Flood Risk Management & Drainage | Stantec, and review the career journey of our Stantec graduates here: Stantec | Career Stories

About you:

At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Engineering degree, 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 Collaborator: You work effectively with lots of different people, considering others’ perspectives to shape better outcomes.
• A Problem‑Solver: You love to give your thoughts based on what you see, being unafraid to challenge conventional thinking.

Please note, we ask our graduates to come into the office a minimum of 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 attain professional status
• 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)

Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.

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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