Graduate Technology Services Consultant - Manchester (2027 start)

Aecom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Job summary

AECOM seeks a Graduate Technology Services Consultant in Manchester for an early career in infrastructure tech and ITS projects. You will contribute to feasibility, design, and testing across transport-related technology services.

Join a global firm with hybrid work, mentorship and structured development paths. You will engage with clients and internal teams to deliver solutions on time, within budget, and to high standards.

Qualifications

• BEng in Electrical, Electronics, Systems, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline with a 2:1 or above.
• A Master’s degree in one of the above disciplines would be advantageous.
• Demonstrable interest in Technology Services and a desire to develop a career in the industry.
• Willingness to work towards membership of the relevant professional institution.
• Good proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to explain, explore and discuss technical issues clearly and logically, while actively listening to feedback.
• Enthusiastic, hardworking and motivated, with ambition and drive.
• Ability to structure and prioritise workload effectively, working collaboratively with the wider team.
• Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently, showing initiative.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the production, checking and delivery of ITS projects in accordance with standards and client specifications.
• Support in Project Bids and Feasibility Studies.
• Site Investigations and Detailed Design Drawings.
• Design calculations and technical documentation.
• Prepare project reports and contribute to issue resolution.
• Attend client meetings and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Maintain Health & Safety compliance and support onboarding requirements.

Skills

Engineering degree (2:1+)

MS Office proficiency

Strong communication skills

Teamwork and collaboration

Graduate-ready attitude

Education

BEng in Electrical/ Electronics/ Systems/ Telecommunications/ CS (2:1+)

Master’s degree advantageous

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Graduate Technology Services Consultant - Manchester (2027 start)

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

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 nearly 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.

We have a number of exciting opportunities across the UK for graduates to work within our Technology Services Teams. We have an established track record of delivering innovative technology solutions within the Transportation sector. We’re involved with work ranging from concept, feasibility and preliminary design of urban and inter-urban schemes and the implementation of a wide range of technology projects supporting other parts of AECOM. The bulk of our portfolio is UK based, from the private and public sector and numerous public transport operators, but we also share our knowledge and get involved on a global scale, in particular in Europe, the Middle East and Australasia.

Examples of recent projects include:

• Connective and Autonomous Vehicle (CAV), Cooperative ITS (C-ITS) and Mobility as a Service (MaaS)
• Planning, design and implementation of Public Transport System
• Development and testing of a prototype system to support the display of traffic management information on a purpose built App
• Assisting Road Authorities to deliver sustainable technology, with tasks ranging from electric vehicle charging infrastructure, solar farms, solar panels on noise barriers and ‘greening’ depots
• Identifying strategic approach and production of ITS action plans for Local Authorities
• Planning, design and implementation of Control Centres and back office control systems
• Input to Roads Authorities transformational strategy
• Planning, design and implementation of Enforcement Systems
• Planning, design and implementation of various ITS applications and IP telecommunication systems
• Planning, design and implementation of Smart Motorways schemes

Job Responsibilities

As a Graduate Technology Services Consultant you will be expected to provide engineering and technical support to various projects on time, within budget and to the quality required. Duties and responsibilities include:

• Assist in the production, checking and delivery of ITS projects in accordance with the relevant standards and Client specification.
• Support in Project Bids
• Feasibility Studies
• Site Investigations
• Detailed Design Drawings
• Design Calculations
• Technical Documentation
• Project Reports
• Participate in the resolution of technical issues.
• Comply with relevant Health & Safety regulations.
• Attend meetings with the Client and other project related stakeholders.
• Identify how information can be utilised to achieve project aims and how it will be applied throughout the engineering process, seeking guidance where necessary from other members of the team and senior staff.
• Take ownership of personal development in order to maintain and build professional capabilities, including identifying suitable training and development opportunities and working with a mentor to establish a career development plan.
  • BEng in Electrical, Electronics, Systems, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline such as Mathematics or Physics, with a 2:1 classification (or equivalent) or above.
  • A Master’s degree in one of the above disciplines would be advantageous.
  • Demonstrable interest in Technology Services and a desire to develop a career in the industry.
  • Willingness and ability to work towards membership of the relevant professional institution.
  • Good proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including clients, colleagues and sub-contractors.
  • Ability to explain, explore and discuss technical issues clearly and logically, while actively listening to and incorporating feedback.
  • Enthusiastic, hardworking and motivated, with ambition and drive.
  • Ability to structure and prioritise workload effectively, working collaboratively with the wider team.
  • Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently, demonstrating initiative, focus and a proactive approach.
• You must have the right to work in the UK.

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 [emailprotected] if you would like to apply through theDisabilityConfidentInterview Scheme.

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