Graduate Urban Designer

Join AECOM's 2026 Graduate Program

Are you a creative and motivated graduate with a passion for urban design? AECOM's Urbanism Planning team invites you to apply for the role of Graduate Urban Designer within our industry-leading Graduate Program. This opportunity will allow you to collaborate with experienced designers on transformative urban projects.

About the Role: As a Graduate Urban Designer at AECOM, you'll contribute to high-impact projects that transform spaces into inclusive, vibrant, and sustainable communities. Working alongside experienced urban designers and planners, you'll support the delivery of visionary masterplans and design strategies across the region.

You will be involved in every stage of the design process, from initial research and concept development to final project presentations, helping to translate big ideas into real-world solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the design and production of calculations, sketches, diagrams, and visual content for urban design requirements.
• Assist professionals in research-based tasks, ensuring outputs are aligned with project goals and quality standards.
• Develop and efficiently turnaround delivery of graphical content based on team instructions, reports, diagrams, and models in agreed formats.
• Quickly test representation styles and translate ideas and concepts graphically.
• Contribute to the maintenance of the studio's physical and digital resource libraries.
• Draft and format text and graphics content for design reports, proposals, and presentation decks.
• Assist the team in meeting note-taking and prepare minutes in the required format.
• Demonstrate a basic technical knowledge of built environment and planning practices.

What We're Looking For: We are seeking enthusiastic graduates who are:

• Ideally proficient in: Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office, CAD, Sketchup, Rhino, ArcGIS/QGIS.
• Passionate about urban design and creating memorable, inclusive public spaces.
• Adept in graphic representation and visualization techniques.
• Effective communicators and team players who thrive in collaborative environments.
• Detail-oriented with a strong sense of design aesthetics and spatial awareness.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Urban Design or Architecture with a focus on Urban Design subjects from an accredited University.
• Candidates must be recent 2024 or 2025 graduates (no later than Sept 2025) to be eligible for AECOM's Graduate Program.
• Successful applicants must have achieved a minimum GPA of 3.3 or 2:1 (or equivalent) and above.
• If you hold a Master's degree, it must have started within 12 months of finishing your Bachelor's to meet the program's continuous education requirement.
• Candidates with more than 1 year of postgraduate work experience are not eligible for the program and are encouraged to apply for our professional-level roles instead.

Additional Information:

Recruitment Timeline:

• Applications Open: April 23, 2025
• Applications Close: May 23, 2025
• Screening & Interviews: May-June 2025 (includes CV review, phone screening, and technical interviews)
• Mobilization & Visa Processing: July-August 2025
• Start Date: September 2025 (Earlier start requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis).
• Program Orientation: October 2025. Our full graduate cohort from across the Middle East will come together for a dedicated induction, networking, and team-building experience.

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 absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, wellbeing 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 website].

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.

Remote Work:

No

Employment Type:

Contract