Industrial Placement - Renewable Energy Consultant

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With every community, Stantec redefines what's possible.

Application Deadline: Recruitment is ongoing. Please apply as soon as possible as the advert may close once we have sufficient applicants.

We're looking for a qualified Renewable Energy Consultant to join our progressive Renewable Energy team in our Bristol, Edinburgh, London or Truro office. You'll join us as an Industrial Placement student in September 2026, where you’ll be delivering sustainable projects for our communities, planet and society.

This is a fantastic opportunity for students studying an Energy based Engineering degree with a passion for the built environment to gain valuable experience within an established consultancy.

The team advises clients on all types of Renewable energy technologies including Wind, Solar, Battery Storage, Hydropower, Microgrids, Hydrogen and EV Charging. Our projects range from large scale utility connected developments to smaller distributed energy assets across masterplans or mixed-use developments.

• Supporting Stantec's renewable energy development clients
• Working on renewable energy generation and storage projects throughout the entire project lifecycle including feasibility, grid connection, planning, design, procurement, and construction.
• Contributing to the delivery of key projects, with support from senior team members.
• Reviewing project details and developing appropriate technical, economic and environmental solutions.
• Reviewing documentation provided by project teams, assess this against the project's targets and provide feedback or follow-up.
• Preparation of reports providing advice and guidance to clients and project teams, or in support of planning applications with support from senior team members.
• Liaising with utility and distribution network operators to develop generation and storage projects.
• Developing commercial awareness by assisting with the preparation of proposals/tenders for new work

At Stantec, we value your potential over experience. If you're part-way through a relevant degree, (BEng (Hons) / BSc (Hons) / MEng), we'd love to receive your application if you are:

• An Adapter- You’re able to remain calm in new and changing situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic and exciting tasks.
• A Perseverer- You stay composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.
• A Collaborator- You work effectively with lots of different people, considering others' perspectives to shape better outcomes.
• A Problem-Solver- You love to give your thoughts based on what you see, being unafraid to challenge conventional thinking.

Please note, we ask our placement students to come into the office a minimum of 4 days per week, to ensure that colleagues are able to provide the appropriate level of support.

• A competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• A range of benefits, including holiday buy and sell, group income protection and life assurance
• A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups )

Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.