Senior / Principal Environmental Advisor - Water

Stantec UK Careers; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension plan

Annual leave with buy/sell option

Bonus schemes

Job summary

Stantec UK is seeking a Senior/Principal Environmental Advisor/Scientist to support delivery of environmental objectives for clients and projects in Northern Ireland. You will assist EIA screening, scoping, and environmental management studies, while advising on environmental and sustainability issues to build resilient water and infrastructure outcomes.

You will contribute to planning reports, audits, and data-driven insights using GIS, with opportunities for career progression within a growing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Environmental Management, Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Science, or Environmental Planning (accredited by CIWEM/IEMA/RTPI).
• Experience providing robust advice on routes to consent, risks and opportunities, EIA, environmental management studies and audits.
• Ability to analyze and present data using GIS (geographic information systems).

Responsibilities

• Support and assist in the delivery of client and project environmental objectives and targets.
• Assist EIA and environmental management teams with planning reports, EIA screening and scoping, and environmental management studies and audits.
• Advise clients on environmental and sustainability issues.

Skills

EIA

Environmental planning

GIS

Environmental management

Client liaison

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Environmental Management/Environmental Science

Tools

GIS software (ArcGIS)

EIA methods

Job description

Are you driven to create solutions for the unprecedented climate, environmental, and efficiency challenges facing our clients and the wider community? Then come and join us at Stantec!

We are excited to continue our growth journey in Northern Ireland and we look forward continued expansion in the months ahead. We have an exciting pipeline of work locally for clients such as NI Water and Uisce Eireann and we also support the wider Stantec UK business in the delivery of a wide range of AMP8 projects and the Scottish Water Enterprise.

We are currently seeking a Senior or Principal Environmental Advisor/Scientist to join our teams. We are excited by the significant and sustained ongoing growth, and this presents a great opportunity to join an ambitious team that will provide you with ample scope for career progression in the years to come.

You will be involved in supporting and assisting in the delivery of client and project environmental objectives and targets.

Primarily, you will assist the EIA and environmental management teams by conducting environmental planning reports, EIA screening and scoping, as well as environmental management studies and audits.

Alongside this, you will be responsible for advising our clients on environmental and sustainability issues.

YOUR IMPACT

By joining our Belfast team, you aren’t just designing systems; you are safeguarding the future of Northern Ireland’s water infrastructure. Your expertise will be the catalyst for the AMP8 delivery in the UK, while you will turn complex climate challenges into sustainable realities for NI Water and Uisce Éireann. Whether you are optimizing a wastewater treatment plant or mentoring the next generation of local engineers, your work ensures that our communities have the resilient, efficient, and clean resources they need to thrive for decades to come.

About You

Ideally, you will hold a Bachelor's or Master’sdegree in one of the following: Environmental Management, Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Science, or Environmental Planning that is accredited by the relevant professional body (CIWEM, IEMA, or RTPI).

You should be able to demonstrate capability as a client-focused Environmental Advisor, including experience in providing robust advice on routes to consent, critical environmental risks and opportunities, EIA, environmental management studies, and audits.

You will also be experienced in analysing and presenting data using a geographic information system (GIS). General knowledge of ecology, flood risk, town planning, and water resources would be beneficial.

WHY JOIN US

• Our core values unite us as a firm. Our commitment to the health and safety of our people and to being ethical underpins our values and strengthens everything we do.
• We put people first: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.
• We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named ‘Best Place to Work’ and ‘International Consulting Firm of the Year’ at the NCE Awards 2024.
• We do what is right: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered with ICE.
• We are better together: 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)
• Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK - we want you to be part of it!
• Competitive salary
• Bonus schemes
• Enhanced pension plan
• Annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days
• Private medical insurance
• Group income protection & life assurance included as standard
• Discounted gym membership and lots more
• Hybrid / Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.

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About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 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.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit 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.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [emailprotected] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.