Trainee Engineering Geologist

Are you a Geologist looking to work on projects that can change the world, projects that are always more complex and innovative than the last? If so, we are looking for a Trainee / Assistant Engineering Geologist to join the Ground Investigation team within Rail, Structures & Ground Engineering to work in Leeds or Swindon. You will be joining a team of like-minded experts that have a passion for innovation and delivering cutting edge solutions.

AECOM plays a critical role in the conceptualisation and creation of amazing spaces, delivering projects and buildings that define skylines and communities. AECOM Rail, Structures & Ground Engineering is made up of dedicated teams delivering projects in Transportation, Energy, Government, Commercial, Residential, Sports Venues, Education, and Healthcare.

We are friendly, busy and motivated with an established track record of successfully delivering local and overseas projects. Some of our flagship projects in recent years include Net Zero Teesside, HS2, Northern Powerhouse Rail and Northumberland Line Upgrade and Melton Mowbray Distributor Road.

About Our Team: Our team specialises in Ground Investigation and Structural Investigation works throughout the UK in a range of environments for an array of Clients. We're looking for organised, motivated, resourceful individuals who have a flexible can-do attitude to strengthen the Ground Investigation team and wider AECOM business.

Here's what you'll do: As an Engineering Geologist, you will be trained in our established working practices to:

• Provide support to more senior team members in the delivery of Ground Investigation projects;
• Site supervision of AECOM Ground Investigation projects, including site safety management, technical supervision of AECOM/subcontractor site teams and delivery of on-site briefings
• Work alongside internal drilling and technician staff in undertaking a wide range of fieldwork activities including trial pitting, borehole drilling, structural/pavement coring, in-situ testing, soil/water sampling and groundwater/ground gas monitoring;
• Logging of rocks and soils in accordance with BS5930;
• Assist in the preparation of reports and factual deliverables.

A significant element of the works will be associated with UK infrastructure projects and will require frequent travel throughout the UK with regular periods away from home, often working nights shifts both during the week and at weekends in all weathers.

Ready to push the limits of what's possible? Here's what we're looking for:

• BSc in Geology or other related subject;
• A keen interest in geological processes;
• Full UK Driving License (manual vehicles);
• Possess good communication skills, a desire to learn, take responsibility for quality of your work and be able to work effectively as part of a team;
• Enthusiasm for of undertaking fieldwork and working in all weather conditions;
• Willingness to work unsociable hours including night shifts and weekend;
• Experience in using MS Office software;

Desirable:

• Knowledge of BS5930 and its application in soil/rock logging;
• Experience of geotechnical log production software (e.g. OpenGround, gINT, Holebase)
• Personal Track Safety (PTS), CSCS or other H&S qualifications;

Helping our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance is important to us. If you join AECOM, as well as receiving a competitive salary, you'll also have the opportunity to explore flexible working arrangements.

Core benefits include 25 days' annual leave, company pension scheme, private medical insurance, life assurance and one paid annual professional institution membership fee. You can also choose from a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.

You'll also be able to give back to communities with up to two paid Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) days each year. Through our charity, The AECOM Foundation, you can volunteer to support children in developing countries. And if you're a member of the Reserve Forces you'll receive an additional 15 days paid leave for training commitments.

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.