Civil Engineering Graduates Water Environment / Edinburgh (Summer 2026 starts)

AECOM; Chesterfield; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Chesterfield is seeking a passionate Civil Engineer to join its water resources team. The role involves project design, management support, and hands-on field experience. Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree and a keen interest in water projects. This position offers a hybrid working model and comprehensive benefits to foster professional growth and work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working model

Career development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 2:1 or equivalent in Civil or Civil and Environmental Engineering is required.
• Relevant work experience would be beneficial.
• Willingness to work towards professional qualifications (ICE & CIWEM) is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Design phase involvement including CAD software usage.
• Support project management through research and data gathering.
• Conduct site visits for practical experience.

Skills

Technical proficiency

Effective communication

Basic computer skills

Ambition and drive

Education

BEng in Civil or Civil and Environmental Engineering

MEng in Civil or Civil and Environmental Engineering related MSc

Water-related modules

Job description

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Our work helps people and communities thrive, from improving mobility and utilities to transforming skylines. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We are one global team driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

About Our Team: Our water resources team delivers projects for several domestic and international private and public sector clients. Projects include dams and reservoirs, water supply systems and flood risk management projects. We offer a diverse range of experience for candidates with a wide spectrum of interests and career goals and a flexible hybrid working model. As a member of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with flexible choices covering health, finance, lifestyle, well-being and more. You will work alongside our experienced engineers as you develop these skills within a positive culture where learning and development is actively supported.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Design: work closely with your manager and peers in the design phase of projects. This will involve creating and modifying drawings using CAD software, producing calculations, and design tasks.
• Project Management Support: assist in project-related tasks like research, data gathering, and preparing reports.
• Field Visits: site visit opportunities to gain practical experience, including site surveys, inspections and shadowing experienced engineers carrying out supervision.
• Collaboration & Communication: meetings with clients, contractors, and other professionals to discuss project requirements, progress, and challenges.

Perks and Benefits

At AECOM, you'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model for work-life balance, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

Qualifications

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

• BEng in Civil or Civil and Environmental Engineering with a 2:1 (or equivalent)
• MEng in Civil or Civil and Environmental Engineering related MSc would be an advantage
• Water-related modules would be an advantage
• Relevant work experience would be an advantage
• Enthusiastic, hard-working, technically proficient, with ambition and drive
• Basic computer skills (Word/Excel) and good report writing skills beneficial
• Willing and able to work towards professional qualifications such as ICE & CIWEM
• Demonstrable interest in water projects
• Ability to satisfy client and business expectations and consider wider financial and commercial implications
• Effective communication with internal and external clients, verbally and in writing
• Structure and prioritise work through close cooperation with the team
• Ability to work independently with initiative and focus

Additional Information

Our Recruitment Process

1. Submit Your Application: Complete the job application with resume, cover letter and latest academic transcripts as a single document.
2. Online Assessment: Complete our global online strength-based assessment.
3. Phone Screen: Potentially a phone screen with our Early Careers Recruitment team.
4. Interview: Attend a face-to-face interview at your local office.

We review applications as they come in and begin interviews as suitable candidates are identified. Apply as soon as possible to be considered for this opportunity.

Commitment and Equality

We are committed to an inclusive culture and providing equal opportunity in employment. We are a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applicants who have a disability or long-term condition who meet the minimum criteria. Please contact [e-mail] if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. All information is kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Additional Details

ReqID: REF52550K | Business Line: Water | Business Group: DCS | Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India | Career Area: Engineering | Work Location Model: Hybrid