TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Join AECOM's Ground Investigation team in Swindon as a Trainee/Graduate Engineering Geologist.
- Support ground investigation projects, data interpretation, and reporting.
- Requires a Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant Earth Science discipline.
- Must have the right to work in the UK; hybrid working options available.
About the Role
AECOM is seeking a Trainee/Graduate Engineering Geologist to join their Ground Investigation team in Swindon. This role involves supporting planning, supervision, interpretation, and reporting of ground investigations for infrastructure, environmental, and development projects.
What You'll Do
- Assist with planning and delivery of ground investigation projects.
- Geologically log soil and rock samples.
- Support supervision of drilling and site investigation activities.
- Collect, manage, and interpret geological, geotechnical, and environmental data.
- Prepare factual and interpretative ground investigation reports.
- Support health, safety, and quality assurance procedures.
- Perform site inspections and monitoring.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
- Assist with risk assessments and project documentation.
- Be willing to work away from home, including nights/weekends and in all weathers.
- Develop technical knowledge and contribute to innovative solutions.
Qualifications
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Earth Sciences, Geoscience, or a related discipline.
- Good understanding of geological principles, soil and rock classification, and ground conditions.
- Knowledge of ground investigation techniques and geological logging.
- Motivated to achieve targets and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Conscientious with strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Keen to develop technical knowledge and expand learning.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Flexible and willing to travel throughout the UK and overseas.
- Enjoy problem-solving and applying scientific knowledge.
- Enthusiastic, hard-working, technically proficient, with ambition and drive.
- Basic computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Familiarity with GIS, geotechnical or geological software packages is advantageous.
- Good report writing and technical documentation skills.
- Understanding of health and safety requirements for site-based work.
- Full UK driving licence (for manual vehicles).
- Ability to structure and prioritise work effectively.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Additional Information
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so apply early.
- You must have the right to work in the UK.
- A Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office is required.