Highways Design Apprentice - CAD, BIM & Field Learning

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is recruiting a Highways Apprentice in Belfast to train in civil and highway engineering while contributing to live projects. You will gain practical experience across the project lifecycle, from feasibility to detailed design, and work within multidisciplinary teams using industry-standard tools.

The role offers hybrid work arrangements, structured academic study, and progression toward professional qualifications within a global engineering firm.

Qualifications

• Three A‑Levels (or equivalent) incl Maths and a physical science.
• A genuine interest in highway engineering and transport infrastructure.
• Aptitude for technical drawing and engineering design; familiarity with CAD/3D modelling.

Responsibilities

• Assist with highway design drawings and supporting documentation using CAD and design software.
• Support development and delivery of highway schemes from feasibility through detailed design.
• Assist with the design of roads, junctions, pedestrian and cycle infrastructure.

Skills

Maths

Physical science

Autocad

3D modelling

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Three A-Levels incl Maths & a physical science

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

BIM

Job description

AECOM is recruiting a Highways Apprentice in Belfast to train in civil and highway engineering while contributing to live projects. You will gain practical experience across the project lifecycle, from feasibility to detailed design, and work within multidisciplinary teams using industry-standard tools.

The role offers hybrid work arrangements, structured academic study, and progression toward professional qualifications within a global engineering firm.