Graduate Smart Energy and Sustainability Consultant - Glasgow

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Graduate Smart Energy and Sustainability Consultant - Glasgow, Glasgow

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Client:

Hydrock

Location:

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Consulting

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

286722817f95

Job Views:

10

Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

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Job Description:

Key Info

• Location: Glasgow
• Anticipated start: September 2024
• Note: We are unable to provide a Skilled Worker visa for this position. You must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship. Do not apply if you have limited leave to remain, such as a visitor, student, or employer-sponsored visa.

Role Overview

Join our influential Smart Energy and Sustainability Division, shaping decarbonisation and a net-zero future for clients ranging from local authorities to universities.

We seek graduates passionate about sustainability, focusing on:

• Net-zero carbon studies at project and master planning levels
• Planning application support including energy strategies and environmental assessments
• Climate change studies
• Life-Cycle Carbon and Cost Analyses (LCCA)
• Renewable energy development
• Electrical generation, storage, and distribution

What you will learn with us

• Carbon verification, validation, and auditing
• Supporting project delivery alongside senior team members
• Developing sustainability targets and reviewing project documentation
• Communicating sustainability requirements
• Preparing reports and supporting planning applications
• Managing workload to meet deadlines
• Reviewing project performance and updating trackers
• Engaging with networks and attending meetings
• Completing relevant training for carbon consultancy
• Assisting with proposals and tenders to develop commercial awareness

What you will need to succeed?

• A relevant degree, BEng (Hons), BSc (Hons), or equivalent/higher
• Humility, self-motivation, enthusiasm
• Excellent communication, presentation, and writing skills
• Understanding of the construction industry and built environment
• Ability to commute regularly to the office

Additional attributes:

• Fluency in additional languages and English
• Full UK Driving Licence

Academic knowledge in:

• Environmental design, science, or sustainability disciplines
• Building industry, sustainability, or material science
• Electrical design, micro-grids, DNO engagement
• Planning, environmental impact assessments, legislation
• Environmental technical disciplines

What’s great about Hydrocknow Stantec

We are a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with over 900 staff across 21 UK offices, committed to being a ‘Force for Good’ by improving lives and promoting sustainability through our projects.

Our projects have received numerous awards, including Building’s Engineering Consultant of the Year 2023 and others for conservation, regeneration, and sustainable design.

Explore what we do and our impact.

What we can offer you:

• Supportive colleagues
• Rewarding progression opportunities
• Development of soft and technical skills
• Excellent health benefits, 25 days holiday (with options to buy/sell), extra days off
• Early finish on Fridays (4 pm)
• Day off for good causes
• Flexible benefits, climate perks, EV leasing schemes

A place to feel included

We promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we support our employees and foster a safe, flexible environment. Please inform us of any physical or neurodiverse conditions for appropriate adjustments.

Next steps

Complete your application via our careers site. We aim to review and respond promptly. If shortlisted, you will have a pre-screen call, followed by a formal interview via video or in-office. Stay updated by connecting with us on our channels.