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Environmental Impact Assessment Graduate - June-Sept Start - Birmingham

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AECOM

2mo ago

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Sustainability
  • Birmingham

Requirements

  • Ideally, you will have a relevant first degree and, potentially, a relevant post-graduate degree.
  • Relevant first or post-graduate degree subjects include: environmental impact assessment, environmental economics, environmental management, environmental planning, environmental policy, environmental science, geography, housing (sustainable, planning, regeneration and urban management), social science, sustainable development.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinating multidisciplinary environmental inputs across a wide range of infrastructure development projects, helping them to gain development consent
  • Working with clients and design teams to identify environmental constraints, avoid impacts and develop solutions, as well as delivering benefits where possible
  • Coordinating the preparation of environmental assessment reports
  • Post-planning consent support to projects (including during project construction and operation)
  • IAPA is part of the Environment & Sustainability (E&S) business, which has a workforce of some 730 staff across the UK and Republic of Ireland. E&S provides environment and sustainability solutions for public and private sector clients and is at the forefront of efforts to tackle the climate and biodiversity emergencies. It comprises the following practice areas: Acoustics; Air Quality; Ecology; Geospatial & Data Services; Heritage; Landscape; Water Environment; Impact Assessment; Planning; Climate Change, Sustainability & Resilience; Stakeholder Engagement; and ESIA & ESDD (international environment and sustainability work).

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Graduate Development Programme (ADVANCE)?

The ADVANCE programme is designed to challenge and inspire graduates to make a real difference to the environment through various projects across the globe.

What support and tools will be provided to help achieve professional development ambitions?

We will provide all the necessary tools and support, including mentorship, training modules, on-the-job technical development, and opportunities to work on live client projects with multidisciplinary exposure.

How many graduates are currently participating in the ADVANCE programme?

We have over 750 graduates on our programmes across the UK and Ireland from more than 40 different disciplines.

What is the expectation for graduates in terms of achieving professional review?

We expect our graduates to pass their professional review first time and we will push them to achieve the highest standards.

How long is the duration of the Environmental Impact Assessment Graduate position in Birmingham?

The position is from June to September.

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Employees
1990
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

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 $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022

Culture & Values

  • Safeguard

    We operate ethically and with integrity, while prioritizing safety and security in all that we do.

  • Innovate

    We think without limits and embrace new ideas, shaping digital solutions to help clients address current and future challenges.

  • Collaborate

    We connect unrivaled expertise from around the world to anticipate and solve our clients’ most pressing challenges.

  • Deliver

    We grow our business through relentless client focus, operational excellence and exceptional project execution.

  • Sustain

    We take action to make a positive impact on the planet, enrich the communities we touch and build legacies for future generations.

  • Thrive

    We build diverse teams, create an inclusive workplace and provide opportunities where each one of our people can reach their full potential.

Benefits

  • Bi-annual salary review while on the GDP

  • 25 days annual leave, plus all public holidays, and the opportunity to buy and sell holiday

  • Private medical insurance

  • Life assurance, income protection (permanent staff only)

  • Flexible benefits such as childcare vouchers and gym membership discount

  • Pension scheme that also gives you access to MyMoneyWorks, which is designed to help you plan for your future goals and provide guidance and information on a range of financial product

  • 15 days paid leave per annum for formally signed up reservists (AECOM is recognised as a Gold Employer by the Ministry of Defence for our work with the Armed Forces Covenant)