Junior Soil & Groundwater Consultant

5d5 days ago

AECOM

Leuven, BE · Full-time · €35,000 – €45,000

About this role

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world by partnering with clients to solve complex challenges in infrastructure. Our Environmental Services team seeks a Dutch speaking Environmental Consultant for the Ghent office. The role supports contaminated soil investigation, remediation, risk assessments, and remedial design for international private sector clients.

The successful candidate performs environmental oversight of remedial works under project manager supervision. Key tasks include controlling remediation contractor performance, coordinating field subcontractors, and collecting soil and groundwater samples. Daily and regulator reporting for the Flanders region is essential, along with coordinating laboratory analysis.

Work in a dynamic team undertaking diverse projects in Belgium and abroad. Compile and interpret field data into conceptual site models, conduct desk studies, site investigations, and report writing. Ensure health and safety throughout project lifecycles in a strong safety culture.

Join a global team of nearly 50,000 professionals driven by a common purpose. Benefit from room for self-development and initiative in a young and dynamic environment. Demonstrate commitment to AECOM’s health and safety culture while occasionally traveling within Belgium or abroad.

Requirements

Master or BSc degree in Geology, Geography, Bio Engineering or another technical, environmental or chemical field
Fluent Dutch and English language skills both written and verbal
Confidence with client communication and customer focus
Excellent analytical, report writing, and communication skills
Solid attention to detail and thorough approach to work
Able to work both independently and in teams
Valid driver license for a car
Strong commitment to AECOM’s health and safety culture and willingness to travel occasionally

Responsibilities

Perform environmental oversight of remedial works on site under project manager supervision
Control performance of remediation contractor works with respect to the remedial action plan
Coordinate field service subcontractors and supervise ground investigation works
Collect soil and groundwater samples and data during assessment and remedial activities
Conduct daily reporting and regulator reporting for the Flanders region
Coordinate with laboratories for appropriate analysis within project timelines
Compile and interpret field and analytical data into conceptual site models
Undertake desk studies, site investigations, laboratory procurement, data analysis, and report writing

Benefits

Part of a global team of nearly 50,000 professionals delivering impactful projects
Strong safety culture supported across the business worldwide
Room for self-development and initiative in a young and dynamic team