Graduate Civil Engineer - Highways & Streets - St. Albans (2027 Start)

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Civil Engineer to join our Highways & Streets team in our Infrastructure Practice.

You will join our UK and Ireland Highways and Streets team of more than 400+ staff, recognised as market leaders in highways, public transport and active travel.

Based in our growing team, you’ll work within a positive and collaborative environment alongside experienced engineers and a locally based senior management team. You’ll also be enrolled in the AECOM ADVANCE graduate development programme, designed to support your professional and personal development as you build your career with AECOM.

As a graduate, you’ll support the delivery of a diverse range of high-profile projects across the transportation business line, working with both local and national clients.

As your experience and confidence grow, you’ll take on increasing responsibility for project tasks and technical deliverables, with opportunities to contribute to projects from inception through to completion.

You may gain experience across a variety of projects, including:

• Highway design drawings, plans, details, and supporting technical documentation using CAD and design software.
• Design of roads, junctions, pedestrian and cycle infrastructure, and associated highway elements.
• Preparation and development of highway layouts in accordance with relevant design standards, guidance, and specifications.
• Site visits, surveys and the collection of information to support highway design and assessment.
• Analyse technical information, survey data, and existing highway conditions to inform design development.
• Preparation of technical reports, calculations, specifications, and presentation materials.
• Use digital engineering, CAD, Civil 3D, and BIM tools in the development and delivery of highway projects.
• Maintain accurate project records and assist with general project administration.

You’ll work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, gaining hands-on experience with industry-leading tools and contributing to projects at all stages, from early feasibility and planning through to detailed design, construction support and contract administration.

Qualifications

• BEng in Civil Engineering or General Engineering, with a 2:1 classification (or equivalent) or above
• MEng in Civil Engineering or General Engineering, with a 2:1 classification (or equivalent) or above, would be an advantage
• Relevant modules, coursework or experience in highways, infrastructure or transportation would be an advantage
• Enthusiastic, hard-working and technically proficient, with ambition and drive
• Good report writing and technical communication skills would be beneficial
• Ability to structure and prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the wider team
• Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently, while demonstrating initiative and focus
• Good communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly to colleagues, clients and other stakeholders
• Willingness to develop professionally and work towards relevant professional accreditation or chartership

Additional Information

• Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible since CVs will be reviewed, and candidates selected for an advanced offer to start.
• Please include a covering letter with your application and provide all predicted and/or obtained academic grades.
• You must have permanent right to work in the UK as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

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 the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address View email address on graduateships.com if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.