Graduate Environmental Planner - Brighton, Reading, Manchester or London - 2026

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Graduate Environmental Planner - Brighton, Reading, Manchester or London - 2026

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Stantec .Join our 2026 Graduate Programme as a Graduate Environmental Planner based in

Brighton, Reading, Manchester or London , where you will be part of a collaborative team of experts, supported and mentored as you develop your career. You will contribute to high-profile projects, engage with clients and stakeholders, and take on meaningful responsibilities that grow with you.Our Environmental Planning team works on UK-wide schemes across urban residential, strategic land development, and large-scale infrastructure in the water, energy and transport sectors. You will support project delivery, contribute to environmental assessments, and help shape strategies that promote sustainable outcomes. You’ll be encouraged to work towards professional chartership early in your career.Responsibilities

Supporting site visits, surveys, and investigationsWorking across statutory and non-statutory impact assessmentsUndertaking desk studies, data analysis and risk assessmentsIdentifying environmental risks and proposing effective solutionsPreparing clear, concise technical reports and planning documentsManaging small-scale project delivery and budgetsContributing to bids, tenders, and client proposalsEngaging with stakeholders and representing the business at eventsStaying current with environmental legislation and best practicesSharing technical knowledge and contributing to team developmentAbout You

At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. You will have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in environmental disciplines such as Environmental Science, Geography, Ecology, Biodiversity, Sustainability, Environmental Health, or related fields. 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 the appropriate level of support.What We Can Offer You

A competitive salaryPrivate medical insuranceA range of benefits, including holiday buy and sell, group income protection and life assurancePermanent employment contract to demonstrate our commitment to your long-term career at StantecProfessional progression plan, supporting you to gain professional chartershipA supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG networkEEO and Recruitment

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits 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.Stantec is committed to an accessible recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition ..... full job details .....