Graduate Engineer - Belfast (2027 Start)

Aecom; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 28.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work options

Day 1 onboarding

Zusammenfassung

AECOM invites graduates to join our Highways and Streets practice in Belfast. You’ll work on a range of transport projects from concept to detailing, supported by experienced engineers.

The role emphasizes learning, collaboration and delivering practical, cost‑effective solutions for pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles. You'll gain hands‑on experience in design, modelling and digital engineering, with structured training and site exposure.

Qualifikationen

• BEng or above in Civil/General Engineering or Geography with 2:1 or higher.
• MEng in Civil/General Engineering with 2:1 or higher is advantageous.
• MA/MSc in Geography/Transport Planning or related discipline is advantageous.
• Master’s in Mathematics or related quantitative field is also considered.
• Genuine interest in engineering, transport and safe, efficient networks.
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem‑solving skills with technical interpretation.
• Basic proficiency in MS Word and Excel; good writing and communication.
• Willingness to learn and work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Aufgaben

• Support development of designs and technical solutions through project stages.
• Attend site visits, meetings and workshops; collaborate with clients and designers.
• Receive training in software like AutoCAD, Civil 3D and BIM processes.
• Develop understanding of digital engineering and BIM across projects.
• Take on increasing responsibility as experience grows; contribute from inception to completion.
• Work across design tasks including highway, junction, cycle lane and urban improvement projects.
• Assist with feasibility studies, road safety assessments and scheme development.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Report writing

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Willingness to learn

Ausbildung

BEng in Civil Engineering

MEng in Civil Engineering

MA/MSc in Geography/Transport Planning

Master’s in Mathematics or quantitative field

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

BIM

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

About the Role

AECOM is looking for talented and motivated graduates 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 a Graduate Engineer, 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

• BEng in Civil Engineering, General Engineering or Geography, with a 2:1 (or equivalent) or above.
• MEng in Civil Engineering or General Engineering, with a 2:1 (or equivalent) or above, would be advantageous.
• MA/MSc in Geography, Transport Planning or a related discipline would be advantageous.
• A relevant Master’s degree in Mathematics or another quantitative discipline would also be considered.
• Genuine interest in engineering, transport and the development of safe, efficient and sustainable transport networks.
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and evaluate technical information.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Good technical and report-writing skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues, clients and other stakeholders.
• Ability to structure and prioritise work effectively while contributing to the wider team.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently, demonstrating initiative, focus and a willingness to learn.
• Enthusiastic, technically minded and motivated, with ambition and drive.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

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 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.

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