About the role
Graduate Environmental Consultant – Edinburgh office (minimum 3 days per week onsite, flexible start/finish times). This role is integral to ensuring projects are delivered sustainably, maximising social value and leaving a positive environmental impact.
Core responsibilities
• Deliver Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for a range of projects, including coordination of tasks such as site visits, land access and communication with stakeholders.
• Undertake baseline data collection, consultation and report writing as part of the environmental impact assessment.
• Attend and participate in meetings and site visits to support project delivery.
Qualifications and experience
* Undergraduate degree in Environmental Science, EIA or a related subject.
* Knowledge or experience with EIA processes.
* Relevant master’s degree is advantageous but not required.
* Less than 12 months of relevant work experience (excluding placements).
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint).
* Willingness to work in the UK without restrictions.
What we offer
The Graduate Scheme is a two‑year blended learning programme, with a tailored virtual and face‑to‑face curriculum. You will receive permanent employment with a competitive salary, benefits and professional development opportunities.
* Flexible and hybrid working (Flexworks Policy)
* Competitive pension contribution
* Life assurance
* Private medical insurance
* Discretionary annual bonus scheme
* Payment for two relevant professional subscriptions
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to purchase up to five additional days per year)
* Cycle2Work scheme
* Employee assistance programme (well‑being, mental health, financial and work advice)
* Employee discounts via Sweco Benefit Select (Faircare)
* Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme
* We plant a tree for all new starters!
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We invite applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We are a Disability Confident employer and comply with the Equality Act 2010.
* Disability accommodation: If you require a reasonable adjustment to the application process, contact GB_Function-HR-Resourcing@sweco.co.uk with your name, preferred contact method, position title and requisition/vacancy number.
* We reserve the right to close vacancies before the advertised closing date.
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