With every community, Stantec redefines what's possible.
Join our 2027 Graduate Programme as a Graduate Archaeology & Heritage Consultant in our bustling Newcastle office, where you will be part of a market-leading Environmental Services discipline.
As a graduate consultant, you will contribute to a wide range of archaeological and heritage projects, from small-scale regional developments to nationally significant infrastructure schemes. You will work closely with experienced heritage specialists, gaining hands-on experience across research, site assessment, regulatory liaison, and project management.
Your core responsibilities will include:
We are committed to supporting employees in achieving relevant professional qualifications and accreditation. We actively support employees to gain professional chartership status with relevant bodies, such as the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA).
In this role, you will play a vital role in balancing historic environment conservation with modern infrastructure and community development. Supporting projects across the UK - such as major water sector initiatives like the Grassholme Reservoir Embankment Works - your research and mitigation strategies will ensure that cultural heritage assets are understood, protected, and integrated into sustainable engineering design.
Take a look at our environmental services page here: Environmental Consulting Stantec, and review the career journey of our Stantec graduates here: Stantec Career Stories
At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with a Bachelor's degree in Archaeology or a closely related Heritage discipline , you will be:
Please note, we ask our graduates to come into the office 4 days per week, to ensure that you receive sufficient time with your team and receive the appropriate level of support.
Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.
Please take a look at our Graduate FAQs (Graduate Application FAQs) if you have any questions. We look forward to receiving your application!
The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.
Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients' vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today's challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.
Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply.
At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made, then please contact and we will talk to you about how we can support you.
