Hydrogeology/ Groundwater Specialist Graduate – Environment - Birmingham - June-Oct Start

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About Our Team

At AECOM, our water scientists in the Water Environment team work for clients from across the public and private sectors including UK Water Companies, the Environment Agency, Highways England, Natural England, Water Utilities, Rivers and Wildlife Trusts in the UK, as well as commercial developers and overseas clients. We are also involved in major ongoing projects such as the HS2 and as a team are responsible for coordinating & leading water environment chapters in Environmental Statements as well as coordinating Water Framework Directive (WFD) assessments.

The role will involve groundwater investigative studies (e.g. baseline studies, conceptual site model preparation, compilation and analysis of water level and water quality data, environmental compliance), groundwater exploration and development field studies (e.g. drilling supervision, borehole specification and design, water level and quality monitoring, step test and pumping test supervision) and groundwater impact assessment studies (e.g. baseline studies, constraint identification (both in field and desk based), catchment delineation, hydrogeological impact assessment, recommendation of mitigation measures).

Here’s what you’ll do:

• An integral part of your role will be writing reports and undertaking analysis, interpretation and presentation of data.
• You’ll also be involved in field work such as water feature surveys, borehole drilling supervision, pumping test supervision and environmental monitoring.
• Your initial focus on gaining site experience will gradually transition into taking more responsibility for interpreting data and preparing reports.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Site work, including collection of groundwater and surface water data and supervision of borehole drilling and testing.
• Collation, processing and analysis of data into existing and new databases.
• Use of specialist groundwater software, including AquiferWin32.
• Desk study evaluation of project hydrogeology and contributions to factual and assessment reports.
• Preparation of graphical and GIS deliverables.
• Contributing to continued innovation and business development.
• Involvement with and support to the groundwater team and other disciplines such as hydrology, flood, geotechnics, contaminated land and ecology.

Enjoy the Perks

At AECOM, you’ll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well‑being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work‑life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

Here is what you will get from us!

• On the job support and learning when a graduate starts at AECOM, we pair them with a senior member of the team who will guide and mentor them through their initial period working on live projects and business development tasks, to support with any technical queries.
• Graduate Development Programme: Our 2‑year ADVANCE programme is designed to help you build your career in AECOM. You will attend several instructor‑led training sessions where you will meet and hear from people across the business and take part in a series of interactive activities to equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in your role.

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Master’s degree in Hydrogeology, Water Resources, (Physical) Geography, or other hydrogeology/ groundwater related subject.
• Demonstratable understanding of hydrogeology through degree modules studies, and preferably as part of dissertation / extended essay.
• Self‑motivation, enthusiasm, hard working with ambition and drive.
• Excellent research and report writing skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team, collaborating with colleagues, client and stakeholders as appropriate and independently without losing initiative & focus.
• Ability to work flexibly under pressure, responding to changing project and programme demands.
• Strong in numeracy.
• Ability to communicate effectively to internal and external clients, both verbally & in writing with the confidence to engage with a variety of people (clients, colleagues, stakeholders and sub‑contractors alike) and the aptitude to rationally explain, explore and discuss technical issues and capture feedback.
• Good Microsoft Office skills essential such as Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
• Ability to structure & prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the team as a whole.
• Strong attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

A full driving licence would be beneficial as the role will involve travel for site surveys with equipment and limited public transport access.

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com.

At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible since CVs will be reviewed, and candidates selected on a rolling recruitment basis for either immediate or advanced offer start. Please include a covering letter with your application and provide all predicted and/or obtained academic grades. You must have permanent right to work in the UK as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.