Graduate Highways and Traffic Engineer - Leeds (2027 start)

AECOM; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Graduate Highways and Traffic Engineer in Leeds to start in 2027. You’ll join our Traffic Engineering teams and work on road, junction and cycle design, traffic modelling and sustainable transport solutions.

The role combines live project experience with structured training and mentoring, within a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You’ll develop skills in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, LinSig, TRANSYT and VISSIM while contributing to design, modelling and safety assessments before

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Interest in traffic engineering, transport and sustainable networks.
• Strong analytical and numerical abilities with ability to interpret technical info.
• Good written and verbal communication; capable of report writing.

Responsibilities

• Assist the development of designs and technical solutions through project stages.
• Attend site visits, meetings and workshops with clients and design professionals.
• Receive training in engineering software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, LinSig, TRANSYT, VISSIM).
• Grow responsibility for project tasks and deliverables as experience increases.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Report writing

Microsoft Word

Excel

Education

BEng in Civil Engineering

MEng in Civil Engineering (advantageous)

MA/MSc in Geography/Transport Planning (advantageous)

Master’s in Mathematics or quantitative discipline (considered)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

LinSig

TRANSYT

VISSIM

Job description

GraduateHighways and Traffic Engineer - Leeds (2027 start)

• Full-time
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM Limited
• Business Line: Transportation
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Operating Group: International
• Primary Location: UK - Leeds

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About the Role

AECOM is looking for talented and motivated graduates to join our Traffic Engineering teams across the UK and Ireland (UK&I). As one of the largest dedicated Traffic Engineering teams in the UK&I, we work 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 Highways and Traffic 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, design and traffic modelling software, which may include AutoCAD, Civil 3D, LinSig, TRANSYT and VISSIM, 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:

• Road and street design
• Junction and intersection design
• Cycle lane and active travel design
• Bus priority and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) schemes
• Streetscape and urban improvement projects
• Traffic management planning and design
• Traffic signage and road markings
• Traffic modelling and microsimulation
• Traffic impact assessments and transport assessments
• Network analysis and optimisation
• Feasibility studies and scheme development
• Road safety assessments and audits

Our Traffic Engineering graduates also have opportunities to work alongside our Highways teams on major highways projects. Working collaboratively across Traffic Engineering and Highway disciplines provides exposure to a broad range of projects and helps you develop a well-rounded understanding of transportation and infrastructure design.

• 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 traffic 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.

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.

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