Key Takeaways
- Gain hands-on experience in Land, Consents & Environment across transmission projects.
- Salary of £26,239 per annum plus a range of benefits.
- 12-week summer placement, starting June 2027.
- Based in Aberdeen, Inverness or Perth.
- Applications close on Sunday 1 November 2026.
About the Role
Our 12-week Land, Consents and Environment Summer Placement gives you the opportunity to gain hands-on experience across different stages of the transmission project lifecycle. You’ll support environmental assessments and site inspections, review project documentation and work with engineering and construction teams to help avoid or minimise environmental impacts. You’ll build relationships with colleagues, contractors, regulators and local communities while developing your knowledge of environmental compliance, consenting and risk management.
Our Land, Consents & Environment teams help ensure projects are developed and delivered responsibly, balancing environmental, planning and regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
What we're looking for
You'll be in at least your second year of your undergraduate degree. If studying a Masters, you should be in your penultimate year and intending to return to university following the completion of your placement.
Disciplines available at each location:
- Aberdeen: Geography, Town Planning, Environmental Science, Ecology, Environmental Management, Sustainability, Environmental Engineering, Biodiversity Net Gain, Environmental Restoration, Natural Sciences, Biology, Zoology, or PR and Communications, Rural land/estate management, Rural Business Management, Land economy or Agri-Business Management or Agriculture
- Inverness: Geography, Town Planning, Environmental Science, Ecology, Environmental Management, Sustainability, Environmental Engineering, Biodiversity Net Gain, Environmental Restoration, Natural Sciences, Biology, Zoology, or PR and Communications
- Perth: Geography, Town Planning, Environmental Science, Ecology, Environmental Management, Sustainability, Environmental Engineering, Biodiversity Net Gain, Environmental Restoration, Natural Sciences, Biology, Zoology, or PR and Communications, Rural land/estate management, Rural Business Management, Land economy or Agri-Business Management or Agriculture
We're looking for students who:
- Are curious, adaptable and motivated to learn, develop and gain new experiences.
- Have a genuine interest in infrastructure development, stakeholder engagement and the factors that influence successful project delivery.
- Work well with others, building positive relationships and collaborating effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
You don't need to know everything on day one. What matters most is your willingness to learn, contribute and make the most of the opportunities your placement provides.
Benefits
- £26,239 per annum
- A range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
- Flexible benefits to fit your life, including discounts on gym memberships, discounted retail vouchers, high street shops, private healthcare, Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Key Dates
- Start Date: Commencing June 2027
- Working Pattern: 12 Week Summer Placement | Flexible First options available
- Closing Date for applications: Sunday 1 November 2026