Location
Birmingham

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive salary and benefits package

About the Role
Join AECOM's Impact Assessment Practice Area (IAPA) team in Birmingham as a Graduate starting between June and September 2026. IAPA is part of the Environment & Sustainability business, which employs around 730 staff across the UK and Ireland, providing environment and sustainability solutions to public and private sector clients. The team is at the forefront of tackling climate and biodiversity emergencies through multidisciplinary environmental inputs on infrastructure projects, helping clients gain development consent and delivering sustainable outcomes.

Your work will include coordinating environmental assessments, working with clients and design teams to identify constraints and develop solutions, preparing environmental assessment reports, and supporting projects post-planning consent during construction and operation phases. You will contribute to nationally significant infrastructure projects focused on sustainable energy generation, transmission, and water distribution.

We seek inquisitive individuals who can ask the right questions to shape projects for environmentally beneficial outcomes. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential to engage with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders. We value a willingness to learn, personal responsibility, and a collaborative mindset.

At AECOM, you will benefit from a supportive environment including a dedicated mentor, a comprehensive 2-year Graduate ADVANCE development programme, access to AECOM University, and opportunities for professional development including Chartership with relevant institutions such as IEMA or IES. Enjoy flexible hybrid working options, career development opportunities, and a culture committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

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

About you
- Strong communication skills with confidence to engage diverse audiences including clients, colleagues, and stakeholders
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Excellent time management skills to meet project deadlines
- Willingness and ability to travel for site surveys and project needs
- Self-starter with strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Commercial awareness to support business development and proposal preparation
- Ability to work flexibly under pressure and adapt to changing project demands
- Commitment to learning and professional development
- Strong research and report writing skills, including web-based research
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Numerate with analytical skills

Qualifications
- Relevant first degree, and potentially a relevant postgraduate degree, in subjects such as environmental impact assessment, environmental economics, environmental management, environmental planning, environmental policy, environmental science, geography, housing (sustainable, planning, regeneration and urban management), social science, or sustainable development
- Good understanding of digital solutions to support environmental and sustainability challenges
- Full driving licence or access to reliable transport is beneficial due to travel requirements
- Fluent in English (verbal and written)