AECOM Graduate Geo-Environmental Consultant - Croydon

AECOM's Investigation and Remediation Solutions (I & RS) team are looking for enthusiastic Environmental Graduate Consultants in the Croydon office, South London for an immediate fill.

About the Team 

At AECOM the Team has one of the largest environmental site investigation and assessment divisions in the UK&I. AECOM is part of a wider organisation with an unprecedented global footprint, serving clients in many sectors including property and development, oil and gas, industrial and manufacturing, major infrastructure/ transportation, water and the public sector (including local and national regulators).

The team has a well-established network of specialists in the UK&I and around the world which enriches the prospects for graduates, allow the learning of advanced technology applications and contribute to our best practice and strong safety culture.  

Projects 

AECOM works for leading UK and international clients on commissions of varying scale across all sectors, such as industrial, pharmaceutical, strategic land holders, ports, road and rail.

Here's what you'll do: 

When a graduate starts with AECOM, they are paired with an experienced member of the team who will guide and mentor them through their initial period working on live projects.  You work as part of a team who will support you in your learning and development through our mentoring and graduate development programme.  

Key duties will include: 

• Undertaking desk studies, site investigations, risk assessments and remediation works including laboratory procurement for environmental analysis, data analysis, factual and interpretative report writing.  
• You will coordinate field service/ laboratory subcontractors and fully supervise ground investigation works, collecting soil, groundwater and gas samples / data during assessment and remedial action activities at various sites in the UK (and potentially overseas).  
• You will learn to compile and interpret field and analytical data into conceptual models to inform risk assessments for human health, ground / surface water and ground gas / vapour and design mitigation measures / remediation solutions.   
• You will be an advocate of best health and safety practice and make sure issues are addressed throughout the life of a project.
• You will learn how to implement AECOM’s industry leading principles of environmental protection and sustainability (our role within the circular economy) within the context of the I & RS business. 

Find out more information about the role on the AECOM website.

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