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 Water Environment team spans office locations across the UK, Ireland and France. The advertised position is to join the Birmingham team from June 2026 onwards. 

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 graduate 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.   Alongside the instructor-led elements of the ADVANCE programme, you will also engage with an online curriculum via AECOM University and can join the ADV ANCE webinar series.  We will provide you with all the support and tools you need to achieve your professional development ambitions, which may include Chartership with the relevant international professional institution ie, ICE and Environmental Managers (CIEEM).  

We have more than 750 graduates on our programmes across the UK and Ireland from more than 40 different disciplines, each making a tangible difference to the environment in which we live and work.  

See our digital early careers e-brochure here  

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 [email protected]

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.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

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. Please let us know using this email address [email protected]  if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.