At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team to conduct environmental assessments and develop sustainable solutions.
- Company: Stantec, a leading firm in environmental planning and advisory services.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, private medical insurance, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Permanent contract with a clear professional progression plan towards chartership.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on climate resilience and sustainability in major UK infrastructure projects.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Management or related field; eagerness to learn and collaborate.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 £ per year.
With every community, Stantec redefines what’s possible. Recruitment is ongoing. Please apply as soon as possible as the advert may close once we have sufficient applicants.
The Opportunity
Join our 2027 Graduate Programme as a Graduate-Environmental Planning & Advisory in our seafront Brighton office, where you will be part of a multidisciplinary Environmental Services team.
About The Role
As a Graduate-Environmental Planning & Advisory, you will work alongside our ambitious Environmental team and closely with prestigious clients in the regulated water and energy sectors. You will contribute to developing innovative, sustainable, and efficient solutions that meet client needs and support a greener future, working on high-profile projects that provide plenty of scope for long-term career progression.
Your core responsibilities will include:
- Conducting environmental impact assessments (EIAs) and contributing to EIA screening, scoping, and environmental statements.
- Carrying out environmental management studies, compliance audits, and sustainability reviews across project lifecycles.
- Preparing environmental planning reports, statements, and appraisals to support regulatory approvals.
- Instrumental in managing environmental constraints, sustainability risks, and mitigation strategies across diverse projects.
- Working closely with senior team members, external clients, and statutory bodies across the regulated water and energy sectors.
- Integrating environmental considerations with engineering, planning, and design teams to deliver net-zero and sustainable solutions.
We are committed to supporting employees in achieving relevant professional qualifications and accreditation. We will provide a structured professional progression plan supporting you to achieve professional chartership status with relevant bodies such as the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA), Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM), or the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).
Your Impact
In this role, you will be at the forefront of embedding sustainability and environmental best practice into major UK infrastructure. Supporting high-profile projects across the regulated water and energy sectors, your environmental assessments and management plans will directly contribute to climate resilience and pollution prevention. Working alongside senior specialists and clients, your daily efforts will help drive net-zero goals, safeguard natural capital, and create sustainable outcomes for communities.
About You
At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Science, or Environmental Planning that is accredited by a relevant professional body (CIWEM, IEMA, or RTPI), you will be:
- A Perseverer - You stay composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.
- An Adapter - You’re able to remain calm in new and changing situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic and exciting tasks.
- A Focused Individual - You focus on what matters, tuning out distractions to perform effectively in any situation.
- A Collaborator - You work effectively with lots of different people, considering others’ perspectives to shape better outcomes.
- An Eager Learner - You learn from your experiences and the world around you, using this knowledge to anticipate how situations may unfold.
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. Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.
Why Join Us?
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
Please take a look at our Graduate FAQs if you have any questions. We look forward to receiving your application!
Graduate-Environmental Planning & Advisory - Brighton - 2027 in Warrington employer: Stantec UK Careers
Stantec is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and collaborative work culture in our Brighton office, where you will be part of a dedicated Environmental Services team. With a strong commitment to professional development, we provide structured progression plans to help you achieve chartership while working on impactful projects that contribute to sustainability and community resilience. Our competitive benefits package, including private medical insurance and flexible holiday options, ensures that you are well-supported as you embark on a meaningful career with us.
