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.
Join our 2027 Graduate Programme as a Graduate Ecologist in our Derby office, where you will be part of a rapidly expanding Water Ecology team within our Environmental Services business line.
Our national success in securing major Water Company frameworks has ignited explosive growth within our ecology team. As a graduate ecologist, your daily work will be dynamic and varied, balancing hands-on fieldwork with office-based analysis and reporting. The team provides essential ecological support across a wide range of water industry projects - from storm overflows and pipelines to major reservoir schemes - encompassing both engineered infrastructure and nature-based 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 qualifying/full membership and future Chartership with the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM).
In this role, you will be at the forefront of delivering innovative, sustainable environmental solutions across the UK water sector. Supporting critical infrastructure and nature-based schemes - such as storm overflow reductions, pipeline renewals, and wetland creation - your work will directly safeguard biodiversity and enhance natural habitats. Working alongside senior specialists, your daily efforts will help water industry clients achieve their environmental obligations, deliver Biodiversity Net Gain, and create resilient ecosystems that benefit local communities.
At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Zoology, Ecology, Geography, or Environmental Sciences, and a keen interest in the water industry, you will be:
Please note, we ask our graduates to come into the office 4 days per week, to ensure that colleagues are able to provide the appropriate level of support.
Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.
We offer multiple start dates throughout next summer in June, July, August and September.
Please note: we recruit on an ongoing basis and therefore may close this role before the stated closing date so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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