Overview
Company: AECOM. We are a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering a better world across transportation, water, energy and environment projects. Our multidisciplinary water environment team is recruiting a Water Science Graduate to join our Edinburgh team from Summer 2026 onwards.
Our team includes specialists in hydrogeology, hydrology, hydro-morphological water quality and water resource management. We work for clients across the public and private sectors and are involved in major projects such as HS2 and the Thames Tideway Tunnel. Health, safety and environmental considerations underpin everything we do.
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 to support channel enhancement/restoration, Natural Flood Management studies and Fluvial Audits.
* Hydro-morphological assessments (e.g., effects of schemes on aquatic organisms such as salmonids, freshwater mussels, invertebrates and macrophytes).
* WFD / Environmental Compliance studies.
* EIA studies (for highways, rail, aviation, utilities, power generation including renewables, mixed-use development).
* Pollution prevention advice including preparing Water Management Plans, acting as Environmental Clerk of Works, and developing sustainable treatment trains.
* Applications for permissions (e.g., Environmental Permits for flood risk activities and discharges, Water Abstraction/Impoundment Licences, Land Drainage Consents).
Qualifications
* Degree qualified with an MSc in Geography, Geomorphology, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Hydrochemistry or similar.
* Ability to conceptualise surface water environment issues.
* Excellent report writing skills.
* Strong analytical and numerical skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Experience using GIS.
* A full driving licence would be beneficial as the role involves site travel.
Perks and Development
On-the-job support and learning: graduates are paired with a senior team member to mentor them on live projects and business development tasks.
Graduate Development Programme: Our 2-year ADVANCE programme includes instructor-led training, online learning via AECOM University, and opportunities for Chartership with the CIWEM. We have more than 750 graduates across the UK and Ireland from over 40 disciplines.
Additional Information
Applications are encouraged early as CVs will be reviewed for advanced offers. Please include a covering letter and all predicted/obtained grades. You must have permanent right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
About AECOM
AECOM is the world\'s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services across the project lifecycle. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion, and ESG priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm with substantial revenue and global reach.
We offer flexible hybrid working, a safe and respectful workplace, and a wide range of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Disability Confident Employer. If accommodation is needed, contact ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com.
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