Civil Engineering Graduates Water Environment / Multiple Locations (Summer 2026 starts)

AECOM; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global infrastructure consulting firm is seeking a candidate for their Water Resources team. The role involves design work using CAD, supporting project management tasks, and gaining practical experience through field visits. Candidates should have a BEng in Civil Engineering and a willingness to pursue professional qualifications. AECOM offers a comprehensive benefits package and a flexible working model to fit your lifestyle.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Flexible working model

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Ready to work towards professional qualifications such as ICE & CIWEM.
• Demonstrable interest in water projects.
• Ability to work independently with initiative and focus.

Responsibilities

• Design phase of projects involving CAD software.
• Assist in project-related tasks like research and report preparation.
• Site visit opportunities for practical experience.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Hard-working

Technically proficient

Good report writing skills

Effective communication

Education

BEng in Civil or Civil and Environmental Engineering with a 2:1 (or equivalent)

MEng related MSc

Tools

CAD software

Word

Excel

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