Graduate Environmental Consultant – Bristol
We are Sweco, Europe’s leading design, engineering, environment and regulatory consultancy. We are future planners, city shapers, urban innovators, digital transformers, net‑zero chasers, community connectors, social enterprisers and lifestyle improvers. Join our team in Bristol and help deliver projects that maximise social value, leave a positive environmental impact and support our net‑zero commitment.
What does the role involve?
In this busy role you will contribute to the delivery of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) across a range of projects. Your tasks will include coordinating site visits, securing land access, collecting baseline data, engaging stakeholders through consultation, preparing written reports and participating in meetings and site visits.
Qualifications
* Undergraduate degree in Environmental Science, EIA or a related discipline.
* Knowledge or experience with EIA processes.
* Relevant master’s degree is a plus but not essential.
* Strong academic record with less than 12 months of post‑graduate work experience (excluding placements).
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint).
* Can work in the UK without restrictions.
What we’re looking for
* Passionate, forward‑thinking graduates eager to make a difference.
* Ability to thrive in a dynamic team environment.
* Strong collaboration skills with peers, mentors and leaders across the business.
* Driven, proactive and solution‑oriented approach.
* Capacity to develop independently over the two‑year programme.
Benefits
* Two‑year blended learning programme with virtual and face‑to‑face sessions.
* Mentoring from experienced professionals and subject‑matter experts.
* Permanent position with an industry standard salary and benefits package.
* 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with optional purchase of up to 5 additional days per year.
* Competitive pension contribution.
* Life assurance.
* Private medical insurance.
* Discretionary annual bonus scheme.
* Two relevant professional subscriptions paid.
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* Employee assistance programme covering wellbeing, 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.
* Flexible and hybrid working with a minimum of 3 days in the office per week.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
All applicants receive equal consideration regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy or maternity/paternity. Sweco is a Disability Confident committed employer and honours the Equality Act 2010. We also support the Armed Forces Covenant for those who serve or have served.
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