Traffic & Highways Engineering Apprentice

AECOM; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking enthusiastic Traffic Engineering Apprentices to join the Highways & Complete Streets Team. You will support diverse projects to create safer, efficient, and sustainable transport networks, gaining practical experience across the project lifecycle with on‑the‑job learning and mentoring.

You will work with CAD/3D modelling tools, assist in design development, data analysis, and reporting, and progress toward a recognised qualification while building a career in traffic engineering.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English.
• Three A-Levels (or equivalent) including Maths and a physical science for Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship.
• Interest in traffic, transport or civil engineering and desire to build a career in the industry.
• Aptitude for technical software, engineering design and drawing, with interest in AutoCAD or 3D modelling.
• Basic proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Interest in transport, sustainability and developing safer streets and communities.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team and take initiative when needed.
• Enthusiasm, adaptability and willingness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design drawings using CAD and other design software.
• Support development and delivery of traffic engineering schemes from concept to detailed design.
• Help collect and interpret traffic and transport data.
• Assist with highway, street and traffic engineering design, including signage/road markings.
• Support traffic management and signal design activities.
• Participate in site visits and surveys to gather information.
• Assist with technical reports, calculations and presentation materials.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams across projects.
• Maintain project records and assist with general admin.
• Develop understanding of engineering standards and best practice.

Skills

Mathematics

English language

Teamwork

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Adaptability

Willingness to learn

Technical software aptitude

Education

GCSEs

A-Levels

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

3D modelling software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

AECOM is seeking enthusiastic Traffic Engineering Apprentices to join the Highways & Complete Streets Team. You will support diverse projects to create safer, efficient, and sustainable transport networks, gaining practical experience across the project lifecycle with on‑the‑job learning and mentoring.

You will work with CAD/3D modelling tools, assist in design development, data analysis, and reporting, and progress toward a recognised qualification while building a career in traffic engineering.