Graduate Sustainability & Carbon Management Consultant - Water - 2026 (Edinburgh)

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy is looking for a Graduate Sustainability & Carbon Management Consultant based in Edinburgh. This role involves supporting clients with sustainability initiatives and contributing to the Net Zero challenge. Candidates should have a relevant degree and a passion for environmental issues. The position offers a competitive salary, private medical insurance, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Competitive salary

Holiday buy and sell

Life assurance

Professional progression plan

Qualifications

• Ability to undertake carbon foot printing.
• Familiarity with sustainability appraisal and assessments.
• Experience in developing digital sustainability solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in achieving Net Zero goals.
• Conduct climate change risk assessments.
• Develop sustainability targets and maintain project records.

Skills

Environmental awareness

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Sustainability, Climate, Environmental Science or related 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.

Your role:

We are looking for aGraduate Sustainability & Carbon Management Consultantto be based in Edinburgh, joining our 2026 Graduate Programme.

Stantec UK has amarket-leading Environmental Services (ES) group, supporting clients across their environmental, geotechnical and water disciplines. Within our ES group, we are seeking GraduateNet Zero, Climate Change andSustainability consultants to join our team, who are passionate about climate change, the Net Zero challenge, social value and wider sustainability.You will learn to provide practical solutions to our clients that integrate different disciplines and perspectives, in ways that bring real and lasting benefits to communities and the environment.

You will be involved in;

• • Undertaking carbon foot printing and developing low carbon solutions in support of our clients’ Net Zero plans.

  • • Sustainability appraisal, natural capital and social value assessments.

  • • Conducting climate change risk assessments and developing adaptation plans and strategies.

  • • Developing digital approaches to embed sustainability into our wider engineering and environmental services.

  • • Helping develop and assess sustainability targets andmaintaining project records.

  • • Clearly communicating sustainability requirements to internal and external teams.

  • • Providing support on wider sustainability and resource efficiency projects.

  • • Attending site visits and client meetings.

  • • Assisting with preparing bids and proposals for new work.

  • Engaging with wider skills networks across our business to share knowledge and exchange best practices.

We will help you to engage with the latest climate change/sustainability legislation, policy and guidance as well as to develop your capabilities in Sustainability and Carbon Consulting.

As a member of our team, you'll work closely with experienced team members to develop your skills and knowledge. We'll provide you with opportunities to learn and grow, while you help us deliver successful projects for our clients.

Key is your passion for climate change, the Net Zero challenge, social value and wider sustainability as demonstrated in your studies or work experience.You will enjoy evaluating options by understanding context and risks, and developing practical solutions that integrate different disciplines and perspectives, in ways that bring real and lasting benefits to communities and the environment.

You should be able to organise and manage your own activities, dealing effectively with multiple priorities with a structured approach, and able to switch between a variety of dynamic and exciting tasks.You’ll be motivated and proactive in your work, exhibiting ownership of your workload, and having the desire to make a real difference.

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 your degree in Sustainability, Climate, Engineering, Geography, Business, Economics, Environmental Science or other environmental-related degree,we’d love to receive your application if you are:-

• The Planner:Organising and managing your own activities, dealing effectively with multiple priorities with a structured approach.
  
  
• The Adapter:Able to remain calm in new situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic and exciting tasks.
  
  
• The Thinker:Evaluating options by understanding context and risks, navigating ambiguity and putting forward your thoughts and ideas.

• The Striver:Exhibiting ownership, consistently delivering on tasks and objectives. You'll be motivated and proactive in your work, having the desire to make a real difference.

Please note, we ask our graduates to come into the office 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 gain professional chartership
• 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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