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

targetjobs UK; North East; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental consulting firm seeks a Graduate Sustainability & Carbon Management Consultant in Newcastle. This role involves working on carbon solutions, climate assessments, and sustainability evaluations. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in a relevant field and exhibit strong organizational and analytical skills. The firm offers competitive salaries and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell

Professional progression plan

Qualifications

• Degree in Sustainability, Climate, Engineering, Geography, Business, Economics or another relevant field.
• Ability to organise and manage activities effectively.
• Experience or passion for evaluating sustainability options.

Responsibilities

• Undertake carbon footprinting and develop low-carbon solutions.
• Conduct climate change risk assessments and develop adaptation plans.
• Help develop and assess sustainability targets.

Skills

Passion for climate change

Organisational skills

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

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.

We are looking for a Graduate Sustainability & Carbon Management Consultant to be based in Newcastle, joining our 2026 Graduate Programme.

Stantec UK has a market-leading Environmental Services (ES) group, supporting clients across environmental, geotechnical, and water disciplines. Within our ES group, we are seeking Graduate Net Zero, Climate Change, and Sustainability consultants who are passionate about climate change, the Net Zero challenge, social value, and wider sustainability. You will help provide practical solutions that integrate different disciplines and perspectives to deliver real and lasting benefits to communities and the environment.

What You Will Do

• Undertake carbon footprinting and develop low-carbon solutions in support of clients’ Net Zero plans.
• Complete sustainability appraisals, natural capital, and social value assessments.
• Conduct climate change risk assessments and develop adaptation plans and strategies.
• Develop digital approaches to embed sustainability into wider engineering and environmental services.
• Help develop and assess sustainability targets and maintain project records.
• Clearly communicate sustainability requirements to internal and external teams.
• Provide support on wider sustainability and resource efficiency projects.
• Attend site visits and client meetings.
• Assist with preparing bids and proposals for new work.
• Engage with wider skills networks across our business to share knowledge and exchange best practices.

We will help you engage with the latest climate change and sustainability legislation, policy, and guidance, while developing your capabilities in Sustainability and Carbon Consulting.

As a member of our team, you will work closely with experienced colleagues to develop your skills and knowledge. You will have opportunities to learn and grow while helping to 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 should enjoy evaluating options by understanding context and risks and developing practical solutions that bring lasting benefits to communities and the environment.

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

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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 another environmental-related discipline, 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; motivated and proactive with a desire to make a real difference.

Work pattern: Graduates are asked to come into the office 4 days per week to ensure sufficient time with your team and appropriate 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, plus a wider Employee Resource Group network

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 32,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver, and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy, and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges while keeping a fairer, better tomorrow in sight—delivering clean growth, supporting radical changes in our economy, and meeting the needs of future communities.

Equal Opportunity

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations, or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Inclusion and Accessibility

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is crucial to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.