Graduate Ecology Consultant – Arcadis
Arcadis is the world\'s leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life.
Application Closing Date: 24th October 2025. Early application is encouraged as roles may close sooner.
Role description
Our GROW programme is a structured 3‑year programme designed to help you evolve and develop skills to become an experienced professional. You\'ll benefit from training and development, mentoring, and assistance for accreditations relevant to your programme, as well as guidance to help you develop and succeed. As a GROW graduate you will be empowered to drive your career and will be exposed to a variety of experiences to build your skills.
As a specialist joining GROW you will specialise from day one in Ecology. Working in teams of consultants you\'ll be responsible for your own deliverables, liaising with clients, and building your skillsets and technical expertise. You\'ll work on a range of environmental and planning projects which may include major infrastructure, urban regeneration and community projects that expose you to a variety of challenges and technical specialists.
Role accountabilities
Ecology – Our award-winning Ecology team has more than 30 years of experience undertaking ecological surveys, assessments, habitat design and creation, with a focus on nature-based solutions. You will assist in the delivery of ecological surveys, PEA\'s, biodiversity strategies, biodiversity and environmental net gain design and impact assessment and licence applications. You will have the opportunity to undertake surveys across the UK, often in remote places, requiring work away from home and to work on site delivering and supervising mitigation (habitat creation, reptile translocation, etc.) and construction (removal of trees, ground investigation borehole creation, archaeological trenching, etc.). You may also monitor habitats and species. An existing driving licence is essential for site work. We provide 4x4 training as required. We work with clients from various sectors who share our ambitions to transform nature into a net positive business. We aim to achieve the best outcomes for nature, people and business.
Qualifications & Experience
- MSc / BSc in Ecology, Biological Sciences, Wildlife Conservation or any CIEEM accredited degree (or expected by 2026).
- You will be graduating in 2026 or have recently graduated with at least a 2:2 in a relevant master\'s or bachelor\'s degree.
- Demonstrate resilience, creativity, analytical thinking and being a team player.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence and consult stakeholders.
- Willingness to travel and stay away from home when required (virtual working possible).
- Hold a full driving licence valid in the UK.
- Comfortable with site-based working when required for projects.
Why Arcadis?
We empower our people to be their best and believe every contribution matters. We are pursuing a skills-based approach to help you carve your career path and maximize impact. You\'ll do meaningful work and help deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet.
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging: We strive to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all. We work with six ED&I workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+, and Race. We value diverse experiences as a driver of innovative ideas.
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Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
Industry
* Professional Services
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