Location
Basingstoke, Bristol or Croydon, UK

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive salary package

About the Role
At AECOM, our Water Environment team works with clients across public and private sectors including UK Water Companies, the Environment Agency, Highways England, Natural England, Water Utilities, Rivers and Wildlife Trusts, commercial developers, and overseas clients. We are involved in major projects such as HS2 and lead water environment chapters in Environmental Statements as well as Water Framework Directive (WFD) assessments. The team spans offices across the UK, Ireland, and France. This position is based in Basingstoke, Bristol, or Croydon, starting January 2027 onwards.

The role involves groundwater investigative studies including baseline studies, conceptual site model preparation, water level and quality data compilation and analysis, and environmental compliance. You will also participate in groundwater exploration and development field studies such as drilling supervision, borehole design, water monitoring, and pumping test supervision. Groundwater impact assessments including constraint identification, catchment delineation, hydrogeological impact assessment, and recommending mitigation measures will also be part of your responsibilities.

Your work will include writing reports, analyzing and interpreting data, and presenting findings. Fieldwork will involve water feature surveys, borehole drilling supervision, pumping test supervision, and environmental monitoring. Initially, you will focus on gaining site experience, gradually taking on more responsibility for data interpretation and report preparation.

Key responsibilities:
- Site work including groundwater and surface water data collection and borehole drilling supervision
- Collation, processing, and analysis of data into databases
- Use of specialist groundwater software such as AquiferWin32
- Desk study evaluation of hydrogeology and contribution to factual and assessment reports
- Preparation of graphical and GIS deliverables
- Contribution to innovation and business development
- Collaboration with groundwater team and other disciplines including hydrology, flood, geotechnics, contaminated land, and ecology

Enjoy the perks of working at AECOM, including career development opportunities, a flexible hybrid working model, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

On-the-job support and learning:
Graduates are paired with senior team members for mentoring and guidance on live projects and business development tasks.

Graduate Development Programme:
Our 2-year ADVANCE programme offers instructor-led training, interactive activities, online curriculum via AECOM University, and webinar series. Support is provided to achieve professional development goals including potential Chartership with relevant institutions such as ICE and CIEEM.

We have over 750 graduates across the UK and Ireland from more than 40 disciplines, all contributing to improving the environment in which we live and work.

Experience
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and abilities. No specific prior experience is required, but enthusiasm for groundwater science and environmental consultancy is essential. Experience with fieldwork or data analysis is advantageous but not mandatory.

About you
You are motivated, eager to learn, and enjoy working both in the field and office environments. You have strong analytical skills and an interest in environmental science and hydrogeology. You work well within multidisciplinary teams and are committed to professional development. A flexible and proactive approach to work is important.

Qualifications
A relevant degree in Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Geology, or a related discipline is required. We celebrate diversity including neurodiversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. If you have transferable skills or meet some of the requirements, we would be delighted to hear from you.