Civils & Masterplanning Team

Location: London (hybrid working – minimum 3 days in the office)

Salary: £33,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Start: September or October 2026

The Role

We are looking for a Graduate Sustainability Consultant to join our Civils and Masterplanning team, supporting the delivery of sustainable infrastructure and place-based projects from early concept through planning and delivery.

You will work alongside civil engineers, master planners and sustainability specialists to help embed sustainability into infrastructure-led developments, contributing analysis, research and technical outputs that inform real-world decisions.

This role is ideal for a recent graduate who is motivated by climate action, systems thinking and the opportunity to shape sustainable places.

What You’ll Be Doing

Supporting sustainability strategies for civil engineering and masterplanning projects, from feasibility through to planning submission
Assisting with whole-life carbon, energy and climate resilience assessments at infrastructure and district scale
Contributing to evidence bases for planning applications, including sustainability statements and supporting technical material
Undertaking research, data analysis and benchmarking to inform low‑carbon and regenerative design approaches
Working collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams across civils, structures and sustainability
Preparing clear, well-structured technical notes, reports and presentation material
Learning from and supporting senior team members while developing your own professional skills

About You

We’re looking for someone who is curious, analytical and aligned with our values.

Essential

A degree (or expected degree) in sustainability, environmental engineering, civil engineering, environmental science, geography, or a related discipline
Strong interest in sustainable infrastructure, masterplanning and the built environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to analyse quantitative and qualitative data and present findings clearly
A collaborative mindset and willingness to learn

Desirable:

Understanding of carbon, energy or climate adaptation in infrastructure or masterplanning contexts
Familiarity with sustainability reporting, planning policy or environmental assessment
Experience using spreadsheets, GIS, or basic modelling tools
Interest in working towards professional accreditation over time.

About Expedition Engineering

Expedition Engineering is an award-winning engineering consultancy within the Useful Simple Trust, delivering civil, structural, and masterplanning solutions that create lasting positive impact. We work across infrastructure, regeneration, and complex masterplans, combining engineering rigour with a strong commitment to sustainability, innovation and social value.

Our sustainability and masterplanning work integrates low‑carbon energy strategies, regenerative design principles and robust evidence to support planning and investment decisions for developments at every scale.

What We Offer

The opportunity to work on meaningful, high-impact projects that address climate change and environmental challenges and where you can make a difference on every project
A supportive, learning-focused environment with mentoring and coaching from experienced practitioners
Exposure to multidisciplinary project teams and a wide range of project scales
Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing
Hybrid working and a values-led organisational culture focused on delivering work for good

The Package Comprises

Significant training time and learning opportunities with our “future skills” development programme, including support to work towards chartered environmentalist status.
Thriving Trust wide social scene including charitable activities and regular team events.
Professional Memberships (relevant to your field/discipline).
Exposure to a variety of business sectors and range of responsibilities developing and delivering challenging projects.
Flexible and hybrid working including the possibility to work a compressed 9‑day fortnight.
Service Recognition Awards.
Private Medical Insurance.
Annual Eyecare Plan.
Life Assurance.
Company pension scheme.
Cycle to work scheme.

Diversity statement

The Trust strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where we can all be ourselves. We are working to change the lack of representation of minority groups and are particularly keen to hear from anyone with relevant skills and experience who feels they are underrepresented in the industry.

We encourage people from culturally diverse backgrounds, women, people with different abilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, all age groups, and those with intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics to apply. We know that diversity makes us stronger, and we are committed to creating a working environment that is inclusive and ensures everyone can be heard and valued for their contributions.

Additional Information

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role; applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

The closing date for applications is 27th April; however, we reserve the right to close the role earlier if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

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