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

isepglobal; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An international engineering firm in Manchester is seeking a graduate in Civil Engineering. This role involves project design, providing project management support, and hands-on experience through site visits. The ideal candidate has a degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with a passion for water projects and is keen to work towards professional qualifications. Benefits include a flexible hybrid working model and a comprehensive support system for personal development.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working model

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ready to push the limits of what's possible.
• Ability to communicate effectively to internal and external clients.
• Willing to work towards professional qualifications such as ICE & CIWEM.

Responsibilities

• Design projects using CAD software and produce calculations.
• Assist in project-related tasks like research and preparing reports.
• Conduct site surveys and shadow experienced engineers.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Hard-working

Technically proficient

Effective communication

Education

BEng in Civil or Civil and Environmental Engineering

MEng in Civil or Civil and Environmental Engineering related MSc

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

Start here. Grow here.

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 your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

About Our Team

Our water resources team delivers projects for several domestic and international private and public sector clients.

Projects will include work on Dams and Reservoirs, water supply systems and flood risk management projects. We can offer a diverse range of experience for candidates with a wide spectrum of interests and career goals. We offer a flexible hybrid working model. As a member of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a range of 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 and promoted.

Responsibilities

• Design: working 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: We will provide site visit opportunities to gain practical experience. This could involve conducting 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.

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 to ensure a work‑life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

Graduate Development & Additional Support

We support our graduates to pursue their professional development through professional organisations such as ICE or CIWEM. This is further complimented by AECOM's Graduate Development programme, providing broader development and training and an opportunity to meet with other graduates.

Qualifications

Ready to push the limits of what's possible?

• BEng in Civil or Civil and Environmental Engineering Degree, with a 2:1 classification (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 essential (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
• Capability to satisfy client and business expectations and be able to consider the wider financial and commercial implications of their actions.
• Communicate effectively to internal and external clients, both verbally & in writing.
• Structure & prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the team as a whole.
• Ability to work independently without losing initiative & focus

Recruitment Process

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

At AECOM, we review applications as they come in and will begin interviews as soon as we identify suitable candidates. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to be considered for this opportunity.

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

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 if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.