Senior / Principal Environmental Advisor

Stantec’s Environmental Team is working closely with our clients to develop innovative, sustainable and efficient solutions to their needs by applying genuinely new ways of working. We are looking for driven individuals who think differently and love to challenge conventional thinking to join us in a growing, collaborative team of likeminded consultants working to meet the unprecedented industry-wide efficiency and environmental challenges.

Currently we are seeking a Senior or Principal Environmental Advisor / Scientist to join us, ideally in our Newcastle, Leeds or Reading office, but we are open to considering applicants from elsewhere in the UK. We will also give consideration to part-time working where a suitable candidate applies for the role. We are excited by the potential growth prospects, and this is a good opportunity to join an ambitious team that will provide you with plenty of scope for career progression in the coming years.

You will be involved in supporting and assisting in the delivery of project environmental objectives and targets. Primarily, you will be assisting the EIA and environmental management teams by conducting environmental planning reports, EIAs and environmental management studies and audits. Alongside this you will be responsible for managing environmental and sustainability issues.

About You

Ideally, you will hold a Bachelor 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 be able to highlight capability as an Environmental Advisor. With this you will have knowledge of EIAs, environmental management studies and audits and are experienced in analysing and presenting data using a geographic information system (GIS). General knowledge of ecology, flood risk, town planning or water resources would be beneficial.

As we look to further diversify and grow our wider Stantec UK business you will potentially be presented with future opportunities across our diversified business lines.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 31,000 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 careers.UK&I@stantec.com and we will talk to you about how we can support you.