Engineering Apprentice - Belfast (2027 Start)

Aecom; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking Engineering Apprentices to join our Highways and Streets practice in Belfast. You’ll work on live projects across the project lifecycle, from concept to implementation, under guidance from experienced engineers.

You’ll gain structured training in traffic engineering and design, with exposure to AutoCAD, Civil 3D and BIM processes, developing practical solutions for pedestrians, cyclists, vehicles and the public realm.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above, including Mathematics and English.
• Three A-Levels (or equivalent, such as a BTEC Level 3 in Civil Engineering), including Mathematics and a physical science at grade C or above, where required for the Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship.
• An interest in traffic, transport or civil engineering and a desire to build a career in the industry.
• An aptitude for technical software, engineering design and drawing, with an interest in tools such as AutoCAD or 3D modelling software.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• An interest in transport, sustainability and the development of safer, more accessible streets and communities.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and demonstrate initiative when working independently.
• Enthusiasm, adaptability and a willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• A creative and practical approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of designs and technical solutions through different project stages.
• Attend site visits, meetings and workshops, and work collaboratively with clients and design professionals.
• Receive training in AutoCAD, Civil 3D and other design software, with BIM/digital engineering exposure.
• Take on increasing responsibility for project tasks and technical deliverables as experience grows.
• Gain experience across projects including highway and street design, junction/intersection design, cycle lanes, BRT, greenways and streetscape.

Education

GCSEs

A-Levels

BTEC Level 3 in Civil Engineering

Interest in traffic and civil engineering

Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Teamwork and communication

Problem-solving and attention to detail

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

3D modelling software

Job description

Job Description

About the Role

AECOM is looking for talented and motivated apprentices to join our Highways and Streets practice across the UK and Ireland (UK&I). As the largest dedicated team within the practice in the UK&I, our Belfast team works on a diverse range of projects focused on creating safer, more efficient and sustainable transport networks for communities.

Our work covers the development and appraisal of practical solutions for pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles, including road and street design, traffic signals, cycle facilities, traffic management and traffic modelling. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers and other technical professionals in multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative, cost-effective solutions for our clients.

Projects range from concept and preliminary design through to modelling, detailed design and implementation, giving you the opportunity to gain experience across the full project lifecycle. The role is fast-paced and collaborative, requiring creativity, technical capability, strong communication and a willingness to learn.

What You’ll Do

As an Engineering Apprentice, you’ll be supported by experienced engineers who will provide guidance and mentoring as you develop your technical knowledge and professional skills. You’ll work on live projects and receive structured training to help you build a strong foundation in traffic engineering and design.

Your initial responsibilities will typically include supporting the development of designs and technical solutions through different project stages, attending site visits, meetings and workshops, and working collaboratively with clients and other design professionals.

You’ll receive training in relevant engineering and design software, which may include AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and others, depending on project requirements. You’ll also develop your understanding of digital engineering and BIM processes.

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 and street design
• Junction and intersection design
• Cycle lane and active travel design
• Bus priority and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) schemes
• Greenway design
• Streetscape and urban improvement projects
• Feasibility studies and scheme development
• Road safety assessments and audits

Qualifications

This role is ideal for school leavers with GCSEs, A-Levels or equivalent qualifications who can demonstrate:

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above, including Mathematics and English.
• Three A-Levels (or equivalent, such as a BTEC Level 3 in Civil Engineering), including Mathematics and a physical science at grade C or above, where required for the Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship.
• An interest in traffic, transport or civil engineering and a desire to build a career in the industry.
• An aptitude for technical software, engineering design and drawing, with an interest in tools such as AutoCAD or 3D modelling software.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• An interest in transport, sustainability and the development of safer, more accessible streets and communities.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and demonstrate initiative when working independently.
• Enthusiasm, adaptability and a willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• A creative and practical approach to problem-solving.

Additional Information

• 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 our 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 [e-mail] if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.
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