Graduate Civil Engineer – Highways & Streets – St. Albans (2027 Start)

AECOM Corporation; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Day 1 onboarding at office

Job summary

AECOM is offering a Graduate Civil Engineer position in the Highways & Streets team, based in St Albans. You'll join a large, multi-disciplinary UK&I highways group and be enrolled in the ADVANCE graduate development programme, supporting a broad range of transportation projects.

You’ll work with CAD, Civil 3D and BIM tools, contribute from feasibility through to detailed design and construction support, and aim for professional accreditation while growing in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• BEng in Civil Engineering or General Engineering with 2:1 classification (or equivalent) is required.
• MEng in Civil Engineering or General Engineering with 2:1 classification (or equivalent) would be an advantage.
• Relevant modules, coursework or experience in highways, infrastructure or transport would be an advantage.
• Enthusiastic, hard-working and technically proficient, with ambition and drive.
• Good report writing and technical communication skills would be beneficial.
• Ability to structure and prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the wider team.
• Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently, while demonstrating initiative and focus.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly to colleagues, clients and other stakeholders.
• Willingness to develop professionally and work towards relevant professional accreditation or chartership.
• You must have permanent right to work in the UK as visa sponsorship cannot be offered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of a diverse range of high-profile projects across the transportation business line.
• Work with local and national clients within the UK and Ireland Highways and Streets team.
• Be enrolled in the AECOM ADVANCE graduate development programme to support professional growth.
• Gain hands-on experience from inception through to completion on projects.
• Produce highway design drawings, layouts and supporting technical documentation using CAD and design software.
• Contribute to design of roads, junctions, pedestrian and cycle infrastructure.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Technical initiative

Analytical thinking

Education

BEng in Civil Engineering (2:1 or above)

MEng in Civil Engineering (2:1 or above) would be an advantage

Tools

CAD

Civil 3D

BIM

Job description

Graduate Civil Engineer – Highways & Streets – St. Albans (2027 Start)

• Full-time


• State/Province: Hertfordshire


• Business Group: DCS


• Legal Entity: AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited


• Business Line: Transportation


• Work Location Model: Hybrid


• Operating Group: International


• Primary Location: UK - St Albans, 10 Bricket Road

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Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Civil Engineer to join our Highways & Streets team in our Infrastructure Practice.

You will join our UK and Ireland Highways and Streets team of more than 400+ staff, recognised as market leaders in highways, public transport and active travel.

Based in our growing team, you’ll work within a positive and collaborative environment alongside experienced engineers and a locally based senior management team. You’ll also be enrolled in the AECOM ADVANCE graduate development programme, designed to support your professional and personal development as you build your career with AECOM.

As a graduate, you’ll support the delivery of a diverse range of high-profile projects across the transportation business line, working with both local and national clients.

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 design drawings, plans, details, and supporting technical documentation using CAD and design software.


• Design of roads, junctions, pedestrian and cycle infrastructure, and associated highway elements.


• Preparation and development of highway layouts in accordance with relevant design standards, guidance, and specifications.


• Site visits, surveys and the collection of information to support highway design and assessment.


• Analyse technical information, survey data, and existing highway conditions to inform design development.


• Preparation of technical reports, calculations, specifications, and presentation materials.


• Use digital engineering, CAD, Civil 3D, and BIM tools in the development and delivery of highway projects.


• Maintain accurate project records and assist with general project administration.

You’ll work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, gaining hands‑on experience with industry‑leading tools and contributing to projects at all stages, from early feasibility and planning through to detailed design, construction support and contract administration.

• BEng in Civil Engineering or General Engineering, with a 2:1 classification (or equivalent) or above


• MEng in Civil Engineering or General Engineering, with a 2:1 classification (or equivalent) or above, would be an advantage


• Relevant modules, coursework or experience in highways, infrastructure or transport would be an advantage


• Enthusiastic, hard‑working and technically proficient, with ambition and drive


• Good report writing and technical communication skills would be beneficial


• Ability to structure and prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the wider team


• Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently, while demonstrating initiative and focus


• Good communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly to colleagues, clients and other stakeholders


• Willingness to develop professionally and work towards relevant professional accreditation or chartership




• You must have permanent right to work in the UK as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

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

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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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

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