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 multidisciplinary team delivering environment and sustainability solutions to public and private sector clients, playing a key role in addressing climate and biodiversity emergencies. The team covers diverse practice areas including Acoustics, Air Quality, Ecology, Heritage, Landscape, Water Environment, Climate Change, Sustainability & Resilience, and more.

Your work will involve coordinating environmental inputs across infrastructure projects, supporting clients and design teams to identify 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.

At AECOM, you will be supported through a structured graduate development programme, paired with a senior mentor, and have access to ongoing training and career development opportunities. You will contribute to nationally significant infrastructure projects focused on sustainable energy generation, transmission, and water distribution.

Enjoy a flexible hybrid working model, personalised benefits, and a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. This role offers the opportunity to grow your career in a global infrastructure consulting firm committed to delivering a better world.

Experience
No prior professional experience required; enthusiasm and a willingness to learn are essential. Experience in environmental consultancy or related sectors is advantageous but not mandatory.

About you
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with confidence to engage clients, colleagues, and stakeholders
- Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent time management skills to meet project deadlines
- Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work under pressure
- Strong research and report writing skills, including web-based research
- Attention to detail and a thorough, organised approach to work
- Commercial awareness to support business development and proposal preparation
- Willingness and ability to travel for site surveys and project requirements
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development

Qualifications
- Relevant first degree or postgraduate qualification in environmental impact assessment, environmental economics, environmental management, environmental planning, environmental policy, environmental science, geography, sustainable development, or related disciplines
- Good understanding of digital solutions to support environmental and sustainability challenges
- Full driving licence or access to reliable transport is beneficial
- Fluent English language skills