Location
Basingstoke, UK

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive salary commensurate with experience

About the Role
Join AECOM's Impact Assessment team in Basingstoke for an immediate start as a Graduate Environmental Impact Assessment professional. You will be part of a leading environment and sustainability practice delivering solutions to public and private sector clients, addressing climate and biodiversity emergencies. The team works across multiple disciplines including Acoustics, Air Quality, Ecology, Heritage, Landscape, Water Environment, Climate Change, Sustainability & Resilience, and more.

Your role will involve coordinating multidisciplinary environmental inputs for infrastructure projects, supporting clients and design teams to identify environmental constraints, avoid impacts, and develop sustainable solutions. You will assist in preparing environmental assessment reports and provide post-planning consent support during project construction and operation.

Key projects include nationally significant infrastructure developments focused on sustainable energy generation, transmission, and water distribution. You will be encouraged to ask insightful questions, communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, and take personal responsibility for learning and development.

AECOM offers a supportive environment with mentoring, a comprehensive 2-year graduate development programme, and opportunities for professional chartership. You will benefit from flexible hybrid working, career development, and a culture committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Experience
No prior professional experience required; enthusiasm and a willingness to learn are essential.

About you
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with confidence to engage clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.
- Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Flexible and able to work under pressure to meet project deadlines.
- Self-starter with strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Commercial awareness and interest in business development and proposal preparation.
- Willingness and ability to travel for site surveys and project needs.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Good numeracy skills and strong research and report writing abilities.
- Full driving licence or access to reliable transport is beneficial.

Qualifications
Relevant first degree and potentially a postgraduate degree in one or more of the following disciplines: environmental impact assessment, environmental economics, environmental management, environmental planning, environmental policy, environmental science, geography, sustainable development, social science, housing (sustainable, planning, regeneration and urban management).

A good understanding of digital solutions to support environmental and sustainability challenges is desirable.

Applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK.