Location
Birmingham

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive salary offered

About the Role
Join AECOM’s Impact Assessment Practice Area (IAPA) team in Birmingham for a graduate role starting between June and September 2026. IAPA is part of the Environment & Sustainability business, which leads efforts to tackle climate and biodiversity emergencies through multidisciplinary environmental solutions. You will support nationally significant infrastructure projects including sustainable energy generation, transmission, and water distribution by coordinating environmental inputs, preparing assessment reports, and providing post-planning consent support during construction and operation phases.

This role requires inquisitive minds who can ask the right questions to shape projects for environmentally beneficial outcomes. You will work closely with clients, design teams, and stakeholders to identify constraints, avoid impacts, and develop solutions. Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn and take personal responsibility are essential. You will be paired with a senior mentor and participate in AECOM’s two-year graduate ADVANCE development programme, designed to support your career growth and professional qualifications such as IEMA or IES chartership.

Enjoy flexible hybrid working, career development opportunities, technical practice networks, and a supportive environment committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Experience
No prior professional experience required; enthusiasm and a proactive attitude are essential.

About you
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with confidence to engage diverse stakeholders
- Ability to work flexibly under pressure and manage time effectively to meet project deadlines
- Team player with strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Self-starter who takes initiative and delivers work independently
- Commercial awareness to support business development and proposal preparation
- Willingness and ability to travel for site surveys and project needs
- Commitment to learning and professional development

Qualifications
- Relevant first degree, and optionally a postgraduate degree, in subjects such as environmental impact assessment, environmental economics, environmental management, environmental planning, environmental policy, environmental science, geography, social science, sustainable development, or related fields
- Good understanding of digital solutions to support environmental and sustainability challenges
- Strong research and report writing skills, including web-based research
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Full driving licence or access to reliable transport is beneficial but not essential