Senior Environmental Advisor

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 and are open to considering applicants from all UK office locations. We will consider part‑time work for the right candidate. This role provides an opportunity to support and assist in the delivery of client and project environmental objectives and targets. You will assist the EIA and environmental management teams by conducting environmental planning reports, EIA screening and scoping, environmental management studies and audits, and advise clients on environmental and sustainability issues.

About You

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Science, or Environmental Planning that is accredited by CIWEM, IEMA, or RTPI.
• Chartered status or seeking to apply within the next 6 months.
• Client‑focused Environmental Advisor experience, including robust advice on routes to consent, critical environmental risks and opportunities, EIA, environmental management studies, and audits.
• Experience analysing and presenting data using GIS.
• General knowledge of ecology, flood risk, town planning, and water resources is beneficial.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We have been working with clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years, designing, delivering, and managing 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 based on technical excellence and deep market insights.

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 complies with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Our work environment is inclusive and inspired, attracting, supporting, and developing world‑class talent. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply. 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, please contact [email protected] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.