Our Edinburgh EIA team is growing! Are you looking for your next career opportunity? Are you passionate about finding solutions to environmental, socio-economic, and sustainability issues? Are you a skilled EIA management specialist and project manager? Do you want to work for one of the most sustainable companies in the world? If so, we would love to hear from you!

Our growing environmental planning team is seeking a talented environmental planning consultant to work with our team in Edinburgh.

This could be a step-up into a role with more responsibility or an opportunity to change your current role and work on fantastic projects across all sectors and consenting strategies within the UK.

At Stantec, with every community, we redefine what is possible. You will help solve key challenges around housing and infrastructure delivery and work on innovative projects in sectors such as renewable energy, transport, master-planning, decarbonisation, water, and wastewater infrastructure. You will contribute to building the nation’s resilience to climate change and improving sustainable development through various projects.

You will have the opportunity to work within a range of planning regimes across the UK, including national, major, and local applications, helping our clients meet their objectives in a safe, environmentally, and socially sustainable manner.

About you

• A relevant degree and membership of a professional institution.
• More than two years of experience in environmental consultancy or a relevant industry sector.
• Expertise in environmental impact assessments (EIAs) across various sectors.
• Good understanding of the UK planning system (e.g., Town & Country Planning and DCO regimes).
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• A passion for sustainability and a desire to make a positive impact.

We offer a friendly and inclusive culture of high support and challenge, with opportunities for personal and professional growth, flexible hybrid working, and benefits including a pension scheme, life assurance, private healthcare, and a flexi-benefits package.

For more information and a full job description, apply today, and we will contact you with the details.

Reasonable adjustments

We are an inclusive employer and want to ensure all applicants have equal opportunity. Please inform us of any support or reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process due to disability, health conditions, neurodiversity, or personal circumstances. Contact our talent team at Careers.UK@[email] for assistance.

About Stantec

Stantec employs over 31,000 people across more than 450 locations worldwide. We have been working in the UK for over 150 years, delivering sustainable communities through planning, design, and infrastructure development. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and creating an inclusive, supportive work environment. If your experience doesn’t exactly match the role, we encourage you to apply. For support or adjustments during the recruitment process, contact careers.UK@[email].