Graduate Environmental Scientist - EIA (Edinburgh)

Overview

Graduate Environmental Scientist role supporting water and flood projects in EIA.

Key Responsibilities

• fieldwork
• gis analysis
• data analysis
• eia assessment
• fluvial audit
• safety hazards

Tasks

-Identifying potential health and safety hazards of specific projects or work elements and demonstrating a commitment to your own safety and that of those around you. -Planning and carrying out fieldwork, including River Condition Surveys as part of wider Biodiversity Net Gain assessments. -Assisting with Fluvial Audits and Stream Reconnaissance Surveys -Writing concise and logical reports including, for example, analysis of hydrological datasets and geomorphological assessments. -Undertaking Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and Water Framework Directive (WFD) assessments to support a range of major infrastructure and flood risk management projects. -Assisting with river restoration projects -Using and analysing various numerical datasets -Working in GIS to analyse spatial data

Requirements

• environmental degree
• video assessment
• uk work

What You Bring

-Step 2 Solo Video Assessment -Be working towards a relevant Degree or Master’s level qualification in environmental science related degrees -You must have the permanent right to work in the UK

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Benefits

-A flexible workstyle, embracing a hybrid working pattern and supporting those who need to balance work/life commitments a bit differently than others -Opportunities to give back to our communities through our Collectively program, incorporating matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations. -Reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships -A focus on safety, health, and wellbeing, prioritising our people through a culture of caring and positive mental health champion network -A flexible self-starter who is keen to drive your career forward -Step 3 Interview -Free single medical cover and digital GP service

About Jacobs

-Headquartered in Dallas, it has evolved into a global powerhouse delivering consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery services. -Its portfolio spans transformative projects—clean water systems, data centers, rail expansions, offshore wind roadmaps, and wastewater plants. -Specialising in advanced manufacturing, cities & places, energy, environmental, national security & defense, life sciences, transportation and water sectors. -Jacobs has reshaped itself via key moves—spinning off government services, acquiring CH2M in 2017, and exiting traditional oil & gas units. -Projects often tackle high-stakes, complex challenges: wastewater treatment in Vancouver, LIRR station upgrades, and AI data centres in Portugal. -Unusually, the firm shifted its HQ from California to Dallas in 2016 to align with its expanding national and global reach.

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Interview Process

-step 1: apply online -step 2: solo video assessment -step 3: interview