Environment & Sustainability Graduate Jobs

This 12-month maternity cover role offers graduates a structured entry into local government planning, involving the assessment of residential and commercial applications, report writing, and presenting cases to the Planning Committee.Mid Devon District Council is looking to recruit a Planning Officer to join its high performing development management service to provide 12 months maternity cover.The role involves handling a variety of applications, including householder, minor residential and commercial, prior approvals and pre-application advice, so is ideal for graduates / post graduates or those early in their planning career. You will attend Planning Committee, where relevant, to present your cases.  You will contribute towards a culture of mutual support and development across the team.An ability to analyse planning issues and to write high quality letters, reports, and appeal statements whilst meeting agreed deadlines is something we will work with you to develop in conjunction with our supportive Principal Planning Officers and Area Team Leaders. We are looking for people with good communication and presentation skills and the desire to enhance them.  You will be supported by regular one to ones with a Team Leader, have access to Continuous Professional Development and work with a small and friendly, team of Planners with all levels of experience.Mid Devon provides an opportunity to working in an attractive rural area close to the city of Exeter and within easy reach of the Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks, Blackdown Hills National Landscape and the north and south Devon coasts, dealing with a range of developments across our market towns and villages. We have a culture of developing and promoting our people with our principal officers all progressing within the team.  The post would suit a person looking for a first role in planning including those who have  completed a first degree in a relevant discipline that allows for progression onto an RTPI accredited course.  We are looking for someone who is keen to develop their experience of dealing with a wide range of applications for planning permission, prior approvals and written representation appeals.To be successful in this role you must have a positive approach to challenges, problem solving, and the ability to use your initiative, be able to innovate and seek creative solutions to planning for new homes and jobs and securing the delivery of infrastructure.

Posted 9 days ago

A Development Planning role with East Ayrshire Council focused on producing local development plans, supporting public sector planning activities, and gaining professional planning competency within local government.Job DescriptionWork as part of a team to produce the East Ayrshire Local Development Plan and provide a range of professional planning activities delivered within the Development Planning section, whilst undertaking the Assessment of Professional Competence. At all times, working to assist with the promotion, delivery and integration of the Council’s key objectives; specifically in relation to the Community Plan, Shared Commitments, Single Outcome Agreement and Best Value. ResponsibilitiesWe follow the national guidance in relation to pre-employment checks namely “Safer Recruitment Through Better Recruitment”. With regards to requests for references and in line with this guidance, during your application process you should provide details of a minimum of two appropriate and relevant references, one of which should be from your current or most recent employer. It is also a requirement that the reference from your current or most recent employer is from an appropriate senior manager and it is not a reference from a former peer operating at the same level. The IndividualThis is a full time permanent post and the admin base is Opera House, Kilmarnock.The hours of work are 35 per week working: Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm and Friday 9am to 4pmThe salary for the post is £35,654 - £38,675 per annum.The workstyle for this post is ‘Mobile’ - 20-49% of your time in an office or other work location. You will work at your administrative base or another agreed office location between 1 to 2.5 days per week and the remainder of the week at home or other work locations as required.It is the expectation that all office-based employees (with the exception of those working in schools) will work to the higher end of their allocated workstyle in terms of time spent in the office or at other work locationsEast Ayrshire Council is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from all members of the community. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups including Black and Minority Ethnic people, disabled people and LGBT people. We are also keen to decrease occupational segregation and so encourage women to apply for managerial posts and/or roles in which they are underrepresented. East Ayrshire Council is a Disability Confident employer and a Recruit with Conviction Ambassador.

Posted 13 days ago

A South Yorkshire flood resilience graduate scheme focused on environmental management, flood risk reduction, community engagement, and infrastructure planning across local authorities and environmental organisations.The Graduate scheme offers you the chance to be involved in meaningful work that helps deliver on building flood resilience for South Yorkshire, gain valuable experience in the workplace and to develop some of the skills, knowledge and experiences that can help you in your future career aspirations.Water doesn’t respect local authority boundaries, and our working practices need to change so we are responding not as individual organisations but as the people best placed to make things better.Across the partner organisations, you’ll gain experience alongside a range of teams who operate to make South Yorkshire more flood resilient. This could be practically, understanding how highways maintenance can impact our flood resilience, to how water is included in assessing planning applications, or how nature based solutions play their part in reducing flooding.For all graduates, the main purpose of the role is to gain experience of the variety of activities involved in responding to flood risk across South Yorkshire and to undertake work in their allocated department to support with the delivery of these activities and services. We will give all graduates the relevant background, the opportunity to work on live problems. And assess flood risk on a catchment basis.Graduates will also undertake learning and development activities relating to various aspects of workplace and careers skills, in order to enhance their own development and support their progress with any variety of future career or education ambitions they may have.These graduate positions are offered to graduates, qualifications will not be limited to engineering or flood relates courses.A chance to understand the breadth of what is involved in driving flood resilience in South Yorkshire, from community engagement to flood defences and nature based solutions.What are we looking for?We are looking for candidates who are passionate and enthusiastic.You don’t need to have firmly made your mind up about a career – that’s the point – never considered a role in flood resilience? This is your chance.We are looking for someone who is organised, self-motivated, and able to work well within a team. What will Connected by Water get out of it?We want to raise awareness of how varied and interesting a career in flood resilience can be. We know you will bring fresh insight and ideas.The practicalities:Up to six placements are being offered as part of the Scheme, hosted by Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council on behalf of Connected by Water. Successful applicants will work with the different organisations which are part of Connected by Water (the four local authorities of South Yorkshire, Yorkshire Water, the Environment Agency, Mayoral Combined authority, plus work with wider stakeholders).

Posted 16 days ago

A Graduate Landscape Architect role at FPCR focused on masterplanning, landscape design, green infrastructure, and environmental impact projects within a multidisciplinary design consultancy.THE ROLEWe are looking for a Graduate Landscape Architect to join our expanding team in Lockington, starting in Summer 2026. Whether you are a recent graduate or a graduate with a few years experience (i.e. 1-3 years, working towards chartership), we are keen to hear from you. We are seeking a talented individual to help support the continued growth of the practice, working on a wide variety of projects involving masterplanning, green infrastructure design and implementation, landscape and visual impact assessment and public realm design across the UK.You will be part of a forward-thinking, multi-disciplinary team of Landscape Architects and Urban Designers, working closely with our Architects, Ecologists, and Arboriculturists.We have opportunities across the full spectrum of Landscape Architecture and Urban Design. To be successful in the role you will need to demonstrate the following capabilities and experience:A relevant postgraduate qualification (or relevant degree with experience) from an LI accredited university.The drive to develop your career, by experiencing the whole spectrum of landscape workThe ability to work as part of a teamExcellent design communication skillsGood organisational skillsProficiency in Adobe Creative SuiteExperience of 2D and 3D CAD software. Vectorworks, LSS, Lumion and GIS experience would be desirable, although we will offer full training and supportGood plant knowledge is desirableUK driving licence with access to (or willingness to obtain) a private car for site visits.We provide software training and full mentoring and experience towards the Pathway to Chartershipwith support from our friendly and experienced team.BENEFITSOur team members can develop their career in a supportive environment and access a wide range of benefits, including flexible working, compressed working week, pension contributions, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, a health cash plan, salary sacrifice car scheme and bike-to-work scheme. We are an Employee Owned Trust, providing additional benefits to our staff, and allowing us to pay a discretionary annual tax-free bonus.SALARYThe salary range of £25,500 - £27,500 is provided as a guide. Salary offered will be based on experience. Bonuses are paid in addition to this.Candidates must have the right to work permanently in the UK.ABOUT FPCREstablished in 1957, FPCR are an award winning multi-disciplinary environment and design practice with expertise in Landscape, Urban Design, Masterplanning, Architecture, Ecology and Arboriculture. We believe our diverse range of skills provide clients with an excellent rounded approach to projects while concurrently providing our staff with a dynamic and diverse place to work. This is an exciting time to join our company as we very recently completed our transition to an Employee Owned Trust, providing additional benefits for our employees.

Posted 17 days ago

A Graduate Landscape Architect role at FPCR focused on landscape architecture, urban design, green infrastructure, and environmental planning across multidisciplinary UK development projects.THE ROLEWe are looking for a Graduate Landscape Architect to join our expanding team in Dorking, starting in Summer 2026. Whether you are a recent graduate or a graduate with a few years experience (i.e. 1-3 years, working towards chartership), we are keen to hear from you. We are seeking a talented individual to help support the continued growth of the practice, working on a wide variety of projects involving masterplanning, green infrastructure design and implementation, landscape and visual impact assessment and public realm design across the UK.You will be part of a forward-thinking, multi-disciplinary team of Landscape Architects and Urban Designers, working closely with our Architects, Ecologists, and Arboriculturists.We have opportunities across the full spectrum of Landscape Architecture and Urban Design. To be successful in the role you will need to demonstrate the following capabilities and experience:A relevant postgraduate qualification (or relevant degree with experience) from an LI accredited university.The drive to develop your career, by experiencing the whole spectrum of landscape workThe ability to work as part of a teamExcellent design communication skillsGood organisational skillsProficiency in Adobe Creative SuiteExperience of 2D and 3D CAD software. Vectorworks, LSS, Lumion and GIS experience would be desirable, although we will offer full training and supportGood plant knowledge is desirableUK driving licence with access to (or willingness to obtain) a private car for site visits.We provide software training and full mentoring and experience towards the Pathway to Chartershipwith support from our friendly and experienced team. BENEFITSOur team members can develop their career in a supportive environment and access a wide range of benefits, including flexible working, compressed working week, pension contributions, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, a health cash plan, salary sacrifice car scheme and bike-to-work scheme. We are an Employee Owned Trust, providing additional benefits to our staff, and allowing us to pay a discretionary annual tax-free bonus.SALARYThe salary range of £25,500 - £28,500 is provided as a guide. Salary offered will be based on experience. Bonuses are paid in addition to this.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity.Candidates must have the right to work permanently in the UK.ABOUT FPCREstablished in 1957, FPCR are an award winning multi-disciplinary environment and design practice with expertise in Landscape, Urban Design, Masterplanning, Architecture, Ecology and Arboriculture. We believe our diverse range of skills provide clients with an excellent rounded approach to projects while concurrently providing our staff with a dynamic and diverse place to work. This is an exciting time to join our company as we very recently completed our transition to an Employee Owned Trust, providing additional benefits for our employees.

Posted 17 days ago