Senior / Principal Environmental Advisor in Bristol

The Opportunity Stantec’s Environmental Team is working closely with our water clients to develop innovative, sustainable, and efficient solutions to their needs by applying genuinely new ways of working. We are seeking driven individuals who think differently and love to challenge conventional thinking to join us in a growing, collaborative team of like‑minded consultants working to meet the unprecedented industry‑wide challenges of efficiency and environmental sustainability. We are currently seeking a Senior or Principal Environmental Advisor/Scientist to join our team, and we are open to considering applicants from all UK office locations. We will consider part‑time work for the right candidate. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

About You

Ideally, you will hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree 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 also be Chartered or seeking to apply in the next 6 months. 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.

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. 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, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future 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. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply. 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 recruitment@stantec.co.uk and we will talk to you about how we can support you.