The OpportunityWith 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. Your role:We are looking for a
Graduate Sustainability Consultant to be based in
Belfast, joining our 2025 Graduate Programme.
Having moved to a new office in Belfast, there has never been a better time to join us. We are excited to continue our growth journey in Ireland and Northern Ireland and we have further plans for expansion in the coming months.
Stantec UK has a market-leading Environmental Services (ES) group, supporting clients across their environmental, geotechnical and water disciplines. Within our ES group, we are seeking Graduate Net Zero, Climate Change and Sustainability consultants to join our team, who are passionate about climate change, the Net Zero challenge, social value and wider sustainability. You will learn to provide practical solutions to our clients that integrate different disciplines and perspectives, in ways that bring real and lasting benefits to communities and the environment.
You will be involved in;
- Undertaking carbon footprinting and developing low carbon solutions in support of our clients' Net Zero plans.
- Sustainability appraisal, natural capital and social value assessments.
- Conducting climate change risk assessments and developing adaptation plans and strategies.
- Developing digital approaches to embed sustainability into our wider engineering and environmental services.
- Providing support on wider sustainability and resource efficiency projects
We will help you to engage with the latest climate change/sustainability legislation, policy and guidance as well as to develop your capabilities in Sustainability and Carbon Consulting.
As a member of our team, you'll work closely with experienced team members to develop your skills and knowledge. We'll provide you with opportunities to learn and grow, while you help us deliver successful projects for our clients.
Review the career journey of our Stantec graduates here:- Stantec | Career Stories
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 other environmental-related degree, 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. You'll be motivated and proactive in your work, having the desire to make a real difference.
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.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 (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups)
Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.
Please take a look at our Graduate FAQs (Graduate Application FAQs) if you have any questions. We look forward to receiving your application!#StantecNextGen #StantecCareers #UKIGraduateAbout StantecThe 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&[email protected] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.
