Location
Croydon, UK

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive salary commensurate with experience

About the Role
Join AECOM's Soil, Groundwater and Remediation (SGR) Services team as an enthusiastic Graduate Geo-Environmental Consultant based in Croydon. You will be part of one of the largest environmental site investigation and assessment divisions in the UK&I, working on projects for leading UK and international clients across sectors including industrial, pharmaceutical, infrastructure, ports, road and rail. You will be paired with an experienced mentor to guide you through live projects and business development tasks, supporting your learning and development through our graduate development programme.

Your key duties will include designing and undertaking desk studies, site investigations, risk assessments and remediation solutions, coordinating subcontractors, supervising ground investigation works, and collecting soil and groundwater samples. You will compile and interpret data into conceptual models to inform risk assessments and design mitigation measures. You will champion best health and safety practices and implement AECOM's principles of environmental protection and sustainability within the SGR Services business.

Enjoy a flexible hybrid working model, career development opportunities, technical practice networks, access to AECOM University, and volunteering days. Benefit from on-the-job support, mentoring, and a structured 2-year graduate ADVANCE programme designed to build your career and support professional development including potential Chartership with relevant institutions.

Experience
- No prior experience required; enthusiasm and willingness to learn are essential.
- Field investigation experience, groundwater data collection, and understanding of contaminated land assessment are advantageous.
- Some experience in a corporate or consultancy environment, including placements or voluntary work, is beneficial.

About you
- Enthusiastic, hard-working, and ambitious with a strong drive.
- Willingness and ability to work outdoors in challenging conditions.
- Flexible with working hours and locations, including travel within 1-2 hours’ drive and occasionally further.
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, stakeholders, and subcontractors.
- Strong research, report writing, numeracy skills, and commercial awareness.
- Self-starter with initiative and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Full driving licence or access to reliable transport is beneficial due to travel requirements.
- Commitment to health and safety and environmental sustainability.
- Fluency in other languages is an advantage.

Qualifications
- MSc preferred but not essential.
- Degree in Environmental Engineering, Engineering Geology, Applied Geology, Exploration Geology, Environmental Geology, Physical Geography, Hydrology, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Process Engineering (with land contamination modules), Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Mineral Resources, Environmental Chemistry, Land Reclamation and Restoration, Environmental Assessment and Control, or related fields with a contaminated land interest.
- Knowledge of geological and hydrogeological concepts and chemistry.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Willingness and ability to learn rapidly and adapt to changing project demands.