Hydrogeology Consultant

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're 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 the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

Role Overview: Enterprise Capabilities (EC) Support

As part of AECOM's Enterprise Capabilities (EC) team, you will join a global network of over 3,000 technical professionals across nine countries. The EC team is trusted to seamlessly deliver high-quality, specialist expertise that expands our project capacity across all scopes and sizes. You will form part of a larger EC Environment Team and work from one of the local offices, note AECOM operates a hybrid work model split between work in one of AECOM’s offices and working from home.

Important Note: This is a remote, desk-based position providing dedicated support to our UK team. You will form part of a larger EC Environment Team and work from one of the local offices, note AECOM operates a hybrid work model split between work in one of AECOM’s offices and working from home. To ensure absolute clarity, this role involves no fieldwork, site visits, or on-the-ground environmental measurements, and candidates must be fully comfortable executing all responsibilities in a virtual work environment.

Job Description

Join our team of 30+ groundwater experts to help us with projects which range from desk-based groundwater source investigation to dewatering and groundwater flooding; impact assessment of major infrastructure schemes to water management; and development of strategies to better manage this precious resource.

We pride ourselves on capturing the highest quality data; our conceptualisation of complex systems; and developing cost effective and sustainable solutions. Join us and make a difference. 

Here’s what you’ll do

• Assist with remote, desk-based delivery of both water resources and engineering hydrogeology projects across UK, Ireland, and international projects.
• Provide expert advice on hydrogeological conceptualisation, impact assessment and dewatering.
• Author hydrogeological inputs to Environmental Impact Assessments & ESIAs.
• Support junior staff in producing hydrogeological inputs.
• Provide expertise and support to the hydrogeology team on data management, developing new innovations and interacting with and supporting our groundwater modellers.

Qualifications

Being part of the team:

• The AECOM Water Environment team's portfolio of clients comes from both public and private sectors, spread around UK, Ireland, and EMEA Region.
• The groundwater team supports colleagues in surface water, aquatic ecology and hydromorphology to better conceptualise their sites.
• We work on large scale planning infrastructure projects, including all stages of consenting from Optioneering, through Environmental Statements, through to Delivery Consents.
• We have clients requiring new groundwater resources and refurbishment of existing sources, to ensure their supplies.  These include Water Companies, Bottled Water Suppliers (including some major brands) and small private operators.
• We support mining colleagues with their water management issues, as well as helping their moves to better sustainable practices.
• We are involved in the energy transition, through our work of ground source heat schemes, geothermal and Pump Storage Hydro projects.

Requirements

• BSc Hons degree in either Geology, Geography and/or Environmental Science with 8+ years of experience.
• Experience on UK based planning and infrastructure projects (or equivalent international standards).
• Strong problem-solving skills and understanding of UK hydrogeology and legislation.
• Experience in EIA, permitting support and hydrogeological impact assessment.
• Evidence of strong conceptualisation and technical report writing skills. 
• A relevant MSc in a practical environment related subject (or relevant work experience).
• Membership of a relevant professional body, with an aim of becoming chartered in the future.

Additional Information

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.