Water Science Graduate/Environment - Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Nottingham - Summer 2026 start

Overview

Graduate water science role conducting studies & assessments for surface water projects.

Key Responsibilities

• water quality
• geomorphology
• pollution advice
• hydrology
• ecological impact
• water management

Tasks

-Water quality studies (e.g. baseline studies, environmental impact assessment, nutrient loading studies and pollution studies including monitoring and modelling). -Geomorphological studies, including supporting channel enhancement/ restoration projects, Natural Flood Management studies and Fluvial Audits. -Pollution prevention advice including preparing Water Management Plans, acting as Environmental Clerk of Works, and developing sustainable treatment trains; and -Hydrological investigations (e.g. flood, drought and water resource allocation). -hydro-morphological l studies (e.g. assessing the effects of schemes on aquatic organisms such as salmonids, freshwater pearl mussels, invertebrates and macrophytes).

Requirements

• eia
• msc
• gis
• analytical
• report writing
• driving licence

What You Bring

-EIA (e.g. highway, rail, aviation, utilities, power generation including renewables, mixed use/commercial/residential and other development types). -Degree qualified with an MSc in Geography, Geomorphology, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Hydrochemistry or similar. -Ability to conceptualise surface water environment issues. -Ability to communicative effectively, both verbally and in writing. -Applications for various permissions (e.g. Environmental Permits for flood risk activities and discharges, Water Abstraction / Impoundment Licences, and Land Drainage Consents). -Excellent report writing skills. -Have experience using GIS -A full driving licence would be beneficial as the role will involve travel for site surveys with equipment and limited public transport access -Strong analytical and numerical skills.

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About Aecom

-Launched as a bold independent infrastructure consultancy from a merger of five legacy firms dating back over a century. -Handles everything from geotech to electro-mechanical systems, as seen in the award-winning Romaine Hydroelectric Complex in Canada. -Guides projects through every lifecycle stage in transportation, buildings, water systems, energy, and environmental sectors.

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