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Graduate Aviation Civil Engineer - Manchester (2027 start)

AECOM
Manchester
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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Support aviation-related pavement and civil infrastructure projects.
  • Assist with design, planning, and construction support for airport engineering projects.
  • Requires a BEng in Civil Engineering or Engineering Science 2:1 (or equivalent).
  • Hybrid work options available.
  • Must have permanent right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not offered.

About the Role

AECOM is seeking a Graduate Aviation Engineer to support a wide range of aviation-related pavement and civil infrastructure projects for airport clients. You will assist with the design, planning, and construction support of airport engineering projects, including runways, taxiways, aprons, aircraft stands, boarding bridges, vehicle service roads, airfield lighting and signage, navigational aids, surface water drainage systems, utilities, and airfield asset inspection and rehabilitation.

What You'll Do

  • Assist in developing projects from initial feasibility through to detailed design.
  • Attend meetings and workshops with other design professionals.
  • Support the management and delivery of projects from inception through to completion.
  • Aviation Masterplanning
  • Feasibility and Assessment studies
  • Concept and Detailed Design development
  • Construction Support
  • Airport asset inspections
  • Airport pavement design
  • Airport civil infrastructure design (utilities, surface water etc)
  • Geometrical airport planning
  • Apron Stand / Air Bridge planning
  • Aeronautical Ground Lighting and Signage design
  • Aircraft stand modelling and tracking
  • Modelling of the airport environment in 3D

Qualifications

  • BEng in Civil Engineering or Engineering Science 2:1 (or equivalent)
  • MEng in Civil Engineering or Engineering Science 2:1 (or equivalent) would be an advantage and / or MSc in Aviation Planning
  • Enthusiastic, hard-working, with ambition and drive
  • Good report writing skills beneficial
  • A strong understanding of IT skills required and experience with AutoCAD beneficial
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
  • Ability to structure & prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the team as a whole
  • Ability to work in a team and independently without losing initiative & focus.

Additional Information

  • Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible since CVs will be reviewed, and candidates selected for an advanced offer start.
  • Please include a covering letter with your application and provide all predicted and/or obtained academic grades.
  • You must have permanent right to work in the UK as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
  • All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
  • Hybrid work options are available.
  • This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.