Graduate Arboriculturist - Water - 2026 (Reading)

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We are looking for a Graduate Arboriculturist to be based in our Reading office, joining the 2026 Graduate Programme. As part of a growing team within the water sector, you will play a pivotal role in contributing to significant projects both locally and nationally from day one. This is a field based position with opportunities for office based work as needed. You will undertake client site visits, planning and undertaking survey tasks, visual tree inspection and tree condition surveys, collate and analyse field survey data and produce high quality environmental reports/statements.

We value potential over past experience. In addition to a bachelor's degree in Arboriculture or a related qualification, we would welcome your application if you are:

• An adapter: you remain calm in new and changing situations and can comfortably switch between dynamic tasks.
• A Perseverer: you stay composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.
• A focused individual: you concentrate on what matters, tuning out distractions to perform effectively in any situation.
• An eager learner: you learn from your experiences and the world around you, using this knowledge to anticipate how situations may unfold.
• A collaborator: you work effectively with a variety of people, considering others' perspectives to shape better outcomes.

Please note, we ask our graduates to come into the office four days per week to ensure sufficient time with your team and receive 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
• Permanent employment contract to demonstrate our commitment to your long term career at Stantec
• Professional progression plan, supporting you to gain professional chartership
• A supportive and collaborative team environment with a peer group and wider ERG network

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits 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.