Graduate Geo-Environmental Consultant, Bristol, Plymouth, Cardiff Immediate fill

AECOM; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure consulting firm in the United Kingdom is looking for enthusiastic Environmental Graduate Consultants to join their team in Bristol. The role involves designing site investigations, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring the implementation of environmental best practices. Ideal candidates should possess a degree in Environmental Engineering or related fields, with a strong inclination towards outdoor work and effective communication skills. The firm offers personalized benefits, hybrid working options, and a structured graduate development program.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible hybrid working model

Access to technical practice networks

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Willingness to work outdoors in challenging conditions.
• Ability to structure and prioritize work effectively.
• Willingness to learn and master new tasks.

Responsibilities

• Designing and conducting site investigations and risk assessments.
• Compiling and interpreting field and analytical data.
• Coordinating field service/lab subcontractors.

Skills

Practical application of geological and hydro-geological concepts

Good Microsoft Office skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Strong research and report writing

Self-starter

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Environmental Engineering or related fields

MSc preferred but not essential

Job description

Our Soil Groundwater and Remediation (SGR) Services team are looking for enthusiastic Environmental Graduate Consultants in our Bristol Plymouth or Cardiff offices for an immediate fill.

About Our Team

At AECOM our Team has one of the largest environmental site investigation and assessment divisions in the UK&I part of a wider organisation with an unprecedented global footprint serving clients in many sectors including property and development, oil and gas, industrial and manufacturing, major infrastructure/transportation, water and the public sector (including local and national regulators).

The team has a well-established network of specialists in the UK&I and around the world which enriches the prospects for graduates, allowing the learning of advanced technology applications and contributing to our best practice and strong safety culture.

Projects

We work for leading UK and international clients on commissions of varying scale across all sectors such as industrial, pharmaceutical, strategic land holders, ports, road and rail.

Key Duties

• Designing and undertaking desk studies, site investigations, risk assessments and remediation solutions including laboratory procurement for environmental analysis, data analysis, factual and interpretative report writing.
• Coordinate field service/lab subcontractors and fully supervise ground investigation works, collecting soil and groundwater samples/data during assessment and remedial action activities at various sites in the UK and overseas.
• Compile and interpret field and analytical data into conceptual models to inform risk assessments for human health, ground/surface water and ground gas/vapour and design mitigation measures/remediation solutions.
• Advocate best health and safety practice and ensure issues are addressed throughout the life of a project.
• Implement AECOM’s industry leading principles of environmental protection and sustainability within the context of the SGR Services business.

Perks

At AECOM you’ll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well‑being, including career development opportunities, a flexible hybrid working model, technical practice networks, AECOM University and volunteering days.

On the Job Support and Learning

When a graduate starts at AECOM we pair them with a senior member of the team who will guide and mentor them through their initial period working on live projects and business development tasks to support any technical queries.

Graduate Development Programme

Our 2‑year graduate ADVANCE programme is designed to help you build your career in AECOM. You will attend several instructor‑led training sessions, meet and hear from people across the business, and take part in interactive activities to equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed. Alongside the instructor‑led elements you will also engage with an online curriculum via AECOM University and the ADVANCE webinar series. We will provide all support and tools you need to achieve professional development ambitions, which may include Chartership with the relevant international professional institution.

Qualifications

MSc preferred but not essential.

A degree in Environmental Engineering, Engineering Geology, Applied Geology, Exploration Geology, Environmental Geology, Physical Geography, Hydrology, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Process Engineering (including modules on land contamination), Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Mineral Resources, Environmental Chemistry, Land Reclamation and Restoration, Environmental Assessment and Control— all must have contaminated land interest.

Knowledge:

• Practical application of geological and hydro‑geological concepts
• Chemistry
• Good Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Skills:

• Willingness and ability to work outdoors in sometimes challenging conditions
• Willingness and ability to travel and work away from home for periods of time (supported by the business)
• A full driving licence or access to reliable transport beneficial for site surveys
• Flexible with working hours and locations, frequent travel within 1–2 hrs drive of home office, occasionally further afield
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external clients, colleagues, stakeholders and sub‑contractors, and to explain technical issues and capture feedback
• Willingness to learn and rapidly master new tasks and work under pressure responding to changing project and programme demands
• Ability to structure & prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the team
• Ability to work in a team and independently without losing initiative & focus
• Strong research and report writing (including web‑based research)
• Strong numerate skills
• Self‑starter, develops and delivers work under own initiative. Enthusiastic, hard‑working with ambition and drive
• Solid attention to detail and thorough approach to work
• Commercial awareness for business development, marketing and proposal preparation

Preferred Qualifications

• Field investigation experience
• Experience collecting groundwater data and samples
• Understanding of contaminated land assessment
• Understanding of field sampling and data review
• Some experience of working in a corporate environment (within or outside of environmental consultancy)
• Fluency in other languages is an advantage
• Previous experience of working in a consultancy environment beneficial including placements or relevant voluntary experience

We celebrate diversity including neurodiversity and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process please contact us at…

At AECOM we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us we would be delighted to hear from you!

Additional Information

Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible since CVs will be reviewed and candidates selected on a rolling recruitment basis for either immediate or advanced offer start.

Please include a covering letter with your application and provide all predicted and/or obtained academic grades.

You must have permanent right to work in the UK as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory, planning, design and engineering to programme and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment our public‑ and private‑sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion and a commitment to ESG priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

Employment Details

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full‑time

Key Skills: Business Development, Change Management, Technical Project Management, NEC, Technical Writing, OSHA, CRM Software, EPA, Project Coordination, Remedy, EHS, Writing Skills

Vacancy: 1