Environmental Impact Assessment Graduate – Glasgow or Edinburgh – Start Summer 26
Join AECOM as a graduate in our Impact Assessment team for a summer start. Please note that we will not commence interviews for this role until February/March 26.
Company Overview
Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we are delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
About the Team
Impact Assessment is part of the Environment business, comprising around 730 professionals across the UK and Republic of Ireland. The team delivers environmental and sustainability solutions to both public and private sector clients and plays a leading role in addressing climate and biodiversity emergencies. Key practice areas include Acoustics; Air Quality; Ecology; Geospatial & Data Services; Heritage; Landscape; Water Environment; Impact Assessment; Planning; Climate Change, Sustainability & Resilience; Stakeholder Engagement; and ESIA & ESDD.
Key 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 for projects (including during project construction and operation).
Projects
We are at the forefront of delivering Environmental Impact Assessments for nationally significant infrastructure projects that shape the future, including sustainable energy generation and transmission, and water distribution.
Graduate Development Programme
The 2‑year ADVANCE programme is designed to build your career at AECOM. You will attend instructor‑led training sessions, interactive activities, and online curriculum via AECOM University. Participants may also pursue chartership with professional institutions such as the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP) or the Institute of Environmental Science (IES). All support and tools needed to achieve your professional development ambitions are provided.
Qualifications
* A relevant first or postgraduate degree in environmental impact assessment, environmental economics, environmental management, environmental planning, environmental policy, environmental science, geography, housing, social science, or sustainable development.
* Good understanding of digital solutions to tackle environmental and sustainability challenges.
* Willingness and ability to travel; full driving licence or reliable transport beneficial for site surveys.
* Ability to work flexibly under pressure, responding to changing project demands.
* Strong communication skills – verbal and written (fluent in English), with the ability to explain technical issues and capture feedback.
* Teamwork aptitude, time‑management, and organizational skills.
* Strong research and report‑writing skills, including web‑based research.
* Ability to summarise technical information effectively.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and strong numerate skills.
* Enthusiastic, self‑starter, and detail‑oriented.
* Commercial awareness for business development, marketing, and proposal preparation.
Additional Information
Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible; CVs will be reviewed and candidates selected for an advanced offer will be contacted. Please include a covering letter with your application and provide all predicted or obtained academic grades. You must have permanent right to work in the UK as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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