At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct environmental assessments and manage projects from start to finish.
- Company: Join AECOM, an award-winning company prioritising wellbeing and professional growth.
- Benefits: Flexible working options, competitive salary, and opportunities for career advancement.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with hands-on field experience and travel opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in environmental consultancy across diverse sectors.
- Qualifications: Degree in environmental science or engineering; strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
AECOM is offering an exciting opportunity to join our award-winning Soil, Groundwater and Remediation Team. You’ll work in a collaborative, high-performing environment that prioritises wellbeing, flexibility, and professional growth. Our team supports a broad range of sectors — including industrial, energy, pharmaceutical, land development, ports, road, and rail — delivering services such as:
- Desk studies
- Remediation strategy, design, implementation, and validation
- Environmental monitoring and close-out
This role can be based from our offices in Birmingham, Cardiff and Manchester with an option for hybrid working.
Here’s what you will do:
- Deliver Phase 1 environmental assessments, ground investigations, and routine monitoring tasks;
- Work independently to ensure technical quality, budget control, and programme adherence;
- Support the preparation of fee proposals for internal and external clients;
- Manage projects from desk study and feasibility, through to delivery of site investigations and data interpretation, to remediation design and delivery.
Qualifications
Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Here’s what we’re looking for:
EducationIdeally, a minimum of an undergraduate degree in an environmental, science, or engineering-based subject.
Technical Knowledge and Skills- A good understanding of contaminated land assessment regulations and guidance.
- Working knowledge of CDM regulations and site management.
- Development of conceptual site models.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to write clear and concise technical reports and documents.
Hands-on experience with field investigation, including:
- Site management
- Drilling supervision
- Collection of groundwater and ground gas samples
- Supervision of remediation activities
- Full driving licence
- Willing to travel within the UK and work away from home for periods of time
- CSCS card holder
We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.
Geo-Environmental Consultant in Cardiff employer: AECO
AECOM is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and high-performing work culture, prioritising employee wellbeing and professional growth. With opportunities for hybrid working from our offices in Birmingham, Cardiff, and Manchester, we support diverse sectors and offer meaningful projects that enhance your career while making a positive impact on the environment.
