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Graduate Water Consultant - Belfast - 2024 starts

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AECOM

Feb 18

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Sustainability
  • Belfast

AI generated summary

  • Candidate must have a Geography degree or Water related MSc with a 2:1 classification or above, water modules advantageous, relevant work experience preferred, computer and report writing skills, willing to work towards professional qualifications, enthusiastic and hard-working with a drive for water projects, able to meet client and business expectations, effective communication skills, ability to prioritize work and work independently.
  • The candidate will work on technical tasks like hydraulic modelling, flood risk assessments, and spatial analysis using GIS software. They will collaborate with team members and stakeholders, produce reports, and liaise with regulatory agencies to deliver projects effectively.

Requirements

  • Geography degree or Water related MSc such as Fluvial Geomorphology, Catchment Management/Processes, Water Resources, Hydrology, with a 2:1 classification (or equivalent) or above
  • Water related modules would be an advantage
  • Relevant work experience would be an advantage
  • Enthusiastic, hard-working, technically proficient, with ambition and drive.
  • Basic computer skills essential (Word/Excel) and good report writing skills beneficial.
  • Willing and able to work towards professional qualifications such as CIWEM
  • Demonstrable interest in water projects
  • Capability to satisfy client and business expectations and be able to consider the wider financial and commercial implications of their actions.
  • Communicate effectively to internal and external clients, both verbally & in writing.
  • Structure & prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the team as a whole.
  • Ability to work independently without losing initiative & focus.

Responsibilities

  • Working with other team members to undertake technical work such as hydraulic modelling (including river and network modelling), hydrology, and flood risk analysis.
  • Producing technical notes and reports to present results and methods used
  • Producing mapping for spatial analysis and presentation using GIS software
  • Undertaking and writing flood risk assessments including liaising with statutory bodies such as the Environment Agency and Local Planning Authorities
  • Working alongside other sectors and offices to deliver projects

FAQs

What kind of projects will I be working on as a Graduate Water Consultant in Belfast?

As a Graduate Water Consultant in Belfast, you will work on projects such as the York Flood Alleviation scheme, which involves hydraulic modelling, hydrology, flood mapping, economic assessment, option appraisal reporting, and writing business cases. You will also be involved in analyzing natural flood management measures for long-term flood risk management using a total catchment approach.

AECOM

We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm.

Engineering & Construction
Industry
10,001+
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)