Graduate Quantity Surveyor 2026

AECOM; Leicester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy is seeking graduates for their Civil Engineering team in the United Kingdom. This role offers exciting opportunities in a variety of engineering projects, encompassing civil works, airport planning, and airfield infrastructure design. Graduates will receive robust mentorship and hands-on experience, fostering their professional growth within a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will possess at least a 2:2 degree and exhibit a passion for engineering and problem-solving.

Benefits

Robust mentorship

Professional development

Engaging learning experience

Qualifications

• Graduated with at least a 2:2 in a relevant subject for the role.
• Pass the online skill enabler assessment.
• Willing to start work in April or September 2026.

Responsibilities

• Support experienced colleagues with diverse civil engineering works.
• Assist in technical delivery of airport planning and advisory tasks.
• Deliver high-quality airport planning services.

Skills

Passion for engineering

Problem-solving drive

Creativity

Desire for built environment

Education

2:2 in a relevant bachelor's or master's degree

Job description

Aviation - Airfield Engineering: London- Pavement Engineering: Derby, Reading or London- Maritime Engineering: London, Newcastle, BasingstokeA Little bit more about your role and the team…Working as a Graduate in the Civil team will mean working on exciting and innovative projects across our specialist services. You can apply to work in one of our engineering teams which include bridges, airport planning and advisory, airfield engineering, maritime engineering, asset management and pavements. Each team offers hands‑on experience, early responsibility, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration on both small and large‑scale projects, supporting professional growth. Graduates will benefit from a robust pipeline of work and strong mentorship from experienced engineers. This comprehensive and varied experience builds a solid foundation for a successful engineering career within a global industry.

Projects

• Bridges: A9 Dualling Specimen Design, A83 Rest and Be Thankful, M8 Woodside Viaducts, A5 Western Transport Corridor, Southern Link Road (CSLR), Tyne Bridge refurbishment, Thelwall Viaduct, HS2 Old Oak Common and Euston Stations, Old Street Underground Station redevelopment, Network Rail Civil Assessment Framework, Brent Cross TfL Structures Project
• Maritime Engineering: Barking Waste Transfer Station, Future Port Talbot, UK Ports Inspection and Rehabilitation
• Pavement Engineering: Bristol Port, National Highways, DIO MOD HS2 Old Oak Common Lane, aircraft arrestor system in Iceland, airfield in Guinea, offshore wind assembly port for 2500T cranes, National Highways SDF projects, local authority projects
• Airfield Engineering: Stansted Terminal expansion, Gatwick Pier 6 extension, Heathrow control point, runway extensions and airside upgrades in Iceland
• Airport Planning & Advisory: Leeds Bradford Airport Strategic Study, Copenhagen Airport Master Plan, Almaty Airport Technical Advisory, Dubai World Central Airport Phase II, Airport Master Plans and Competitions in Saudi Arabia

Bridge Engineering

Working as a Graduate in this team, you will be supporting experienced colleagues with a range of civil engineering works such as structural inspection, assessment, design, strengthening, repair, asset management, and project management, gaining exposure to major works.

Day-to-Day Activities

• Bridge inspections using specialist access provision such as pontoons, under‑bridge inspection gantries, mobile elevated working platforms and confined space entry techniques.
• Organisation of site visits and structural design and assessment.
• Asset management.
• Design of structural repairs.
• Structural bridge assessment calculations.
• Supervision of contractors and project management.
• Business development and tendering.

Aviation - Airport Planning & Advisory

Being a Graduate in this team will involve delivering high‑quality airport planning and advisory services in the UK and internationally, including master planning, demand forecasting, capacity analysis, airside and terminal modelling, and sustainability advice.

Day-to-Day Activities

• Contributing to the technical delivery of airport planning and advisory tasks on a variety of UK and international aviation projects.
• Delivering airport planning & capacity solutions as part of airport master plans and development projects, covering airfield, apron, terminal, landside, ancillary facilities etc. and providing robust analysis and advice for technical advisory projects.
• Being responsible for the successful completion and delivery of airport planning related tasks.
• Contributing to the preparation of bids and proposals for potential new projects.
• Contributing to the team's technical understanding of new emerging markets relating to sustainable aviation, carbon reduction, sustainable aviation fuels, AAM/eVTOLs.

Aviation - Airfield Engineering

Working as a Graduate in this team you will assist with delivering a range of aviation civil engineering works with an emphasis on airfield infrastructure design.

Day-to-Day Activities

• Supporting the more senior airfield engineers in their development of airfield designs.
• Assisting in the production of technical reports and technical specifications.
• Undertaking civil works design and design reviews across all design stages. Geometric and grading design of runways, taxiways, aprons, service roads, etc.
• Design coordination across multiple disciplines including the Pavement Engineering, Structural Engineering and Drainage and Water Management teams.
• Assisting in the production of Civil 3D design of civil works and airfield infrastructure.
• Assisting in the preparation of design proposals, resource estimations and management of sub‑consultants.
• Undertaking visits to airfields in the UK and internationally to provide support and technical design consultation to clients or design partners.

Maritime Engineering

Maritime Engineering is a niche area dedicated to the planning, design and construction of port facilities, marine infrastructure and coastal facilities.

Day-to-Day Activities

• Inspection, design and rehabilitation of UK ports.
• Concept and detail designs of port infrastructure globally.
• Site visits to operations ports in the UK and overseas.
• Preparation of project deliverables such as reporting, specifications and drawings.
• Undertaking technical calculations.
• Research topics to assist the project team.
• Prepare and keep accurate records of project meetings.
• Document control and assisting with financial management of projects.

Pavement Engineering

Working within our Pavement Engineering team you will deliver a range of civil engineering works with an emphasis in pavement engineering.

Day-to-Day Activities

• Assisting with the inspection of a local highway and pavement inspections.
• Pavement design to National Highways standards and specifications.
• Pavement design to military and commercial airfield and port standards.
• Design of repairs and maintenance of assets and supporting with expert and technical advice commissions.
• Report writing and preparation of calculations, specifications and drawings.

Graduate Development Programme

Our two‑year Graduate Development Programme is designed to support personal and professional development and growth through an engaging blended learning experience. The programme includes core business and professional skills training, career development workshops and resources, valuable networking opportunities, mentoring for professional registration and a breadth of on‑the‑job experience.

What We Look For

To demonstrate you are a strong fit for our Graduate Programme, please ensure you meet the following:

• Graduated with at least a 2:2 in a master's or bachelor's degree in a relevant subject for the role you are applying for. Please note we can only consider Master's degrees for our Bridges team.
• Complete the application form in full answering all specific questions.
• Pass the online skill enabler assessment.
• Looking to start work in either April or September 2026.
• Passion for engineering.
• Desire for the built environment, infrastructure, places and the economy.
• Enthusiasm for creativity and a drive to solve problems.
• Willing to inspire with new ideas.