Graduate Aviation Civil Engineer (2027 start)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in Manchester is seeking a Graduate Aviation Civil Engineer to support aviation pavement and civil infrastructure projects for airport clients. You’ll assist with design, planning, and construction support of runways, taxiways, aprons, and airfield lighting, gaining hands-on experience across all project stages.

As a Graduate, you’ll participate in feasibility studies, concept and detailed design development, and asset inspections, with opportunities to take on more responsibility as you

Qualifications

• BEng in Civil Engineering or Engineering Science 2:1 required or equivalent.
• MEng in Civil Engineering or Engineering Science 2:1 would be an advantage and/or MSc in Aviation Planning.
• Good communication and teamwork skills beneficial.

Responsibilities

• As Graduate Aviation Civil Engineer, you will be involved in Aviation Masterplanning, Feasibility and Assessment studies, Concept and Detailed Design development, Construction Support, Airport asset inspections, Geometrical airport planning, Apron Stand / Air Bridge planning, Aeronautical Ground Lighting and Signage design, Aircraft stand modelling and tracking.
• You will assist with design, planning and construction support across airport projects and gain hands-on experience across all project stages.
• Early work includes feasibility through to detailed design, attending meetings with design professionals, and increasing responsibility over time.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

BEng in Civil Engineering or Engineering Science 2:1

MEng in Civil Engineering or Engineering Science 2:1 would be an advantage and/or MSc in Aviation Planning

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

• Full-time
• State/Province: Manchester
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited
• Business Line: Transportation
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Operating Group: International
• Primary Location: UK - Manchester, Level 4 - 100 Emban

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.

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 over 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.

Job Description

Start here. Grow here

Aviation is one of the key focus sectors at AECOM, a business sector which sits within our number one rated global transportation engineering consultancy. Whilst we are already the number one aviation engineering consultancy by revenue globally, we see significant future growth potential as the sector recovers from the downturn induced by the Covid 19 outbreak. Our clients are now re-investing in their assets, to ensure they are in the right condition, but also to ensure their capacity needs of the future.

AECOMis actively seeking aGraduate Aviation Engineerto support a wide range of aviation-related pavement and civil infrastructure projects for airport clients. In this role, you will assist with the design, planning, and construction support of airport engineering projects, including runways, taxiways, aprons, aircraft stands, boarding bridges, vehicle service roads, airfield lighting and signage, navigational aids, surface water drainage systems, utilities, and airfield asset inspection and rehabilitation. You’ll work on projects of varying scale and complexity, gaining valuable hands‑on experience across all stages of project delivery.

As a Graduate Aviation Civil Engineer, candidates will be involved in:

• Aviation Masterplanning
• Feasibility and Assessment studies
• Concept and Detailed Design development
• Construction Support
• Airport asset inspections
• Geometrical airport planning
• Apron Stand / Air Bridge planning
• Aeronautical Ground Lighting and Signage design
• Aircraft stand modelling and tracking
• Modelling of the airport environment in 3D

Early work with us will typically be assisting in developing our projects through the different stages, from initial feasibility through to detailed design, attending meetings and workshops with other design professionals. As you develop, you will be provided with opportunity to take on greater responsibility in supporting the management and delivery of projects from inception through to completion.

Qualifications

• BEng in Civil Engineering or Engineering Science 2:1 (or equivalent)
• MEng in Civil Engineering or Engineering Science 2:1 (or equivalent) would be an advantage and / or MSc in Aviation Planning
• Enthusiastic, hard-working, with ambition and drive
• Good report writing skills beneficial
• A strong understanding of IT skills required and experience with AutoCAD beneficial
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to structure & prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the team as a whole
• Ability to work in a team and independently without losing initiative & focus.

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 their 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 aDisabilityConfidentEmployer 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 theDisabilityConfidentInterview Scheme.

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