Graduate Sustainability Advisory Consultant - Energy Transition

targetjobs UK; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in Glasgow seeks a Graduate Sustainability Advisory Consultant for their GROW program. This structured 3-year program will focus on sustainability solutions in energy transition and involves engaging with clients to advance their decarbonization efforts. Graduates will undergo tailored training and have the opportunity to develop critical skills in a dynamic environment. Applications are open until November 14, 2025.

Qualifications

• Graduating in 2026 or had recently graduated with at least a 2:2.
• Demonstrate skills in resilience, creativity, analytical thinking, and teamwork.
• Ability to communicate effectively and consult stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients in decarbonization of their assets.
• Guide clients toward sustainable energy solutions.
• Drive personal career development through practical experience.

Skills

Resilience

Creativity

Analytical Thinking

Team Player

Excellent Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Job description

Overview

Graduate Sustainability Advisory Consultant - Energy Transition. Arcadis is the world\'s leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world\'s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role Description

Our graduate GROW programme is a structured 3-year programme designed to help you evolve and develop skills to become an experienced professional in your chosen field. You\'ll benefit from training and development, mentoring, and assistance for accreditations relevant to your programme, as well as the support and guidance you need to develop and succeed. As a GROW graduate you will be empowered to drive your career and will be exposed to a variety of experiences to assist you in gaining the skills you require to succeed.

As a specialist and science graduate joining GROW you will specialise from day one in your chosen discipline. Working in teams of consultants you\'ll be responsible for your own deliverables, liaising with clients, and given every opportunity to build your skillsets and technical expertise. You\'ll work on a range of environmental and planning projects which may include major infrastructure, urban regeneration and community focussed projects that will expose you to a variety of challenges and technical specialists.

Role Accountabilities

Sustainability Advisory (Energy Transition) - Be a driving force in this decade of change. As part of our Energy Transition team, you will engage with some of the largest clients in the built environment sector, guiding them in the decarbonization of assets and advancing the transition to sustainable energy in buildings, district heating, and master planning. Our mission is to enhance Quality of Life in alignment with a 1.5-degree pathway. We achieve this through a comprehensive suite of technical services through Energy Transition. Join us in tackling the climate emergency and helping our clients meet their ambitious sustainability goals. #GradSustainability

Qualifications & Experience

• You will be graduating in 2026 or have recently graduated with at least a 2:2 in a relevant bachelor\'s or master\'s degree
• You will demonstrate typical Arcadian skills including Resilience, Creativity, Analytical Thinking and being a Team Player
• You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to use your technical knowledge to influence and consult stakeholders
• Willing to travel and stay away from home when required (where possible we embrace virtual working)

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone\'s contribution matters. It\’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You\’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you\’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We believe that by working together diverse people with different experiences develop the most innovative ideas. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of how we improve quality of life and we work closely with our people across six ED&I Workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+ and Race. A diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success.

Application Closing Date: 14th November 2025 - Please note we reserve the right to close roles sooner, so Early Application is encouraged.