Key Takeaways
- Undertake groundwater investigative studies, including field work and data analysis.
- Requires a Master's degree in a hydrogeology or related field.
- Based in Basingstoke, Bristol, or Croydon, with a start date between January and September 2027.
- No visa sponsorship offered; permanent right to work in the UK is required.
About the Role
About the Team
AECOM's Water Environment team works with clients across the public and private sectors, including UK Water Companies, the Environment Agency, Highways England, Natural England, Water Utilities, Rivers and Wildlife Trusts, and commercial developers. The team is involved in major projects such as HS2 and is responsible for coordinating water environment chapters in Environmental Statements and Water Framework Directive (WFD) assessments.
The team has offices across the UK, Ireland, and France. This position is for the Basingstoke, Bristol, or Croydon-based team, with a start date between January and September 2027.
What You'll Do
This role involves groundwater investigative studies, including baseline studies, conceptual site model preparation, analysis of water level and quality data, and environmental compliance. You will also conduct groundwater exploration and development field studies, such as drilling supervision, borehole specification and design, water level and quality monitoring, and pumping test supervision. Additionally, you will perform groundwater impact assessment studies, including constraint identification, catchment delineation, and recommending mitigation measures.
Key responsibilities include:
- Site work: collecting groundwater and surface water data, and supervising borehole drilling and testing.
- Data management: collating, processing, and analysing data into databases.
- Software use: utilising specialist groundwater software like AquiferWin32.
- Desk studies: evaluating project hydrogeology and contributing to reports.
- Deliverables: preparing graphical and GIS outputs.
- Innovation: contributing to business development and innovation.
- Collaboration: supporting the groundwater team and other disciplines such as hydrology, flood, geotechnics, contaminated land, and ecology.
Perks and Benefits
- Career development opportunities.
- Flexible hybrid working model.
- Technical practice networks.
- AECOM University.
- Volunteering days.
- On-the-job support and mentoring from a senior team member.
- A 2-year graduate ADVANCE programme with instructor-led training, interactive activities, and an online curriculum.
- Support for professional development and Chartership with relevant institutions (e.g., ICE, CIEEM).
Qualifications
Required:
- Master’s degree in Hydrogeology, Water Resources, (Physical) Geography, or a related hydrogeology/groundwater subject.
- Demonstrable understanding of hydrogeology through degree modules and/or dissertation/extended essay.
- Self-motivation, enthusiasm, ambition, and drive.
- Excellent research and report writing skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team and independently.
- Flexibility to work under pressure and adapt to changing project demands.
- Strong numeracy skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to structure and prioritise work effectively.
- Strong attention to detail.
Preferred:
- A full driving licence.
AECOM celebrates diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. If you have a disability requiring accommodation, please contact ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com.
We encourage you to apply early as applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Please include a covering letter and all predicted/obtained academic grades.
Important: You must have permanent right to work in the UK as visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
All new employees must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.