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Water Science Graduate (Environment) - Manchester - 2024 starts

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AECOM

Feb 17

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Sustainability
    Science
  • Manchester

Requirements

  • Degree qualified with an MSc in Geography, Geomorphology, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Hydro-chemistry or similar;
  • Ability to conceptualise surface water environment issues;
  • Excellent report writing skills;
  • Strong analytical and numerical skills;
  • Ability to communicative effectively, both verbally and in writing;
  • Have experience using GIS; and
  • Full UK driving licence
  • DESIRABLE:
  • Language skills;
  • Experience with databases, and modelling software; and
  • Preparation of figures and presentations.

Responsibilities

  • Water quality studies (e.g. baseline studies, environmental impact assessment, nutrient loading studies and pollution studies including monitoring and modelling);
  • Hydrological investigations (e.g. flood, drought and water resource allocation);
  • Geomorphological studies, including supporting channel enhancement/ restoration projects, Natural Flood Management studies and Fluvial Audits.
  • Hydroecological studies (e.g. assessing the effects of schemes on aquatic organisms such as salmonids, freshwater pearl mussels, invertebrates and macrophytes);
  • WFD / Environmental Compliance studies;
  • EIA (e.g. highway, rail, aviation, utilities, power generation including renewables, mixed use/commercial/residential and other development types);
  • Pollution prevention advice including preparing Water Management Plans, acting as Environmental Clerk of Works, and developing sustainable treatment trains; and
  • Applications for various permissions (e.g. Environmental Permits for flood risk activities and discharges, Water Abstraction / Impoundment Licences, and Land Drainage Consents).

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)