Aecom ramps up recruitment for green jobs

Aecom has announced plans to recruit around 380 people for its environment, water and energy (EWE) business this year.

The new recruits will support the company’s project portfolio as clients seek support with challenges such as climate change, water scarcity and the energy transition.

The roles will cover areas such as energy, including transmission and distribution and renewables; water; environmental impact assessments; planning and communities; carbon and environmental, social and governance (ESG); environmental health and safety; and environmental due diligence. 

Current projects include nature-based solutions for Severn Trent’s Mansfield sustainable drainage scheme and management of the Environmental Impact Assessment work for National Grid’s Grimsby to Walpole upgrade scheme.  

“An increasing number of clients are seeking our support for the major transition they need to achieve to reach net zero, whether that’s decarbonisation, the energy transition, or enhancing their natural capital,” said Gert Vermeiren, managing director of the EWE business line at Aecom in Europe and India. 

“For our people this means there are a number of exciting opportunities to work on the most impactful projects in the region in terms of reaching net zero. 

“This exciting project pipeline coupled with the benefits of working for Aecom, such as its Freedom to Grow policy which supports employees in finding the balance and flexibility they need to do their best, deliver for clients and bring their whole selves to work is, I believe, a compelling proposition for anyone looking to forge a rewarding career in the consultancy sector and make a difference.”