Graduate
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Graduate Civil Engineer role in Glasgow focusing on highways and infrastructure projects.
- Opportunity to work on diverse projects and gain experience across different aspects of civil engineering.
- Requires a BEng in Civil Engineering or equivalent with a 2:1 classification or above.
- Support for professional development and progress towards chartership with the ICE.
- Hybrid working options available; visa sponsorship is not offered.
About the Role
AECOM is seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer to join their Highways & Complete Streets team in Glasgow.
What You'll Do
- Work in a collaborative environment with experienced engineers and senior management.
- Contribute to a diverse range of transportation, infrastructure, and multidisciplinary engineering projects across Scotland and the wider UK&I.
- Gain hands-on experience with industry-leading tools and contribute to projects from feasibility and planning through to detailed design, construction support, and contract administration.
- Collaborate with experienced professionals across disciplines, developing technical, communication, and project delivery skills.
- Benefit from AECOM's ADVANCE graduate development programme.
- Work towards professional accreditation through the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) graduate training scheme, with support for professional development and progress towards chartership.
Key Projects
- Highways and road infrastructure: B714 Upgrade Scheme, A720 Sheriffhall Roundabout Junction Upgrade, A96 Corridor Review, Stockholm Bypass, National Highways' M6 Lune Gorge and M60 J18 Simister Island schemes, and projects with Ayrshire Roads Alliance.
- Active travel and public transport: West Edinburgh Link, Paisley Road West, the Glasgow Inner North and South schemes, bus priority schemes through Prestwick and Ayr, and work with the NTA Lot 3 Public Transport Design Team.
- Energy and major infrastructure: Loch Na Cathrach Pumped Storage Hydro, including road access, concept design and planning, and the Great Grid Partnership (GGP) for National Grid.
- Future potential opportunities: A9 Dualling, A83 Rest and Be Thankful, Craignuir Pier Redevelopment, further work on Loch Na Cathrach Pumped Storage Hydro, bus and active travel schemes, and future phases of the Glasgow Inner North and South schemes.
Qualifications
- BEng in Civil Engineering or General Engineering, with a 2:1 classification (or equivalent) or above.
- An MEng in Civil Engineering or General Engineering, with a 2:1 classification (or equivalent) or above, would be an advantage.
- Relevant modules, coursework or experience in highways, infrastructure, transportation or active travel would be an advantage.
- Enthusiastic, hard-working and technically proficient, with ambition and drive.
- Good report-writing and technical communication skills would be beneficial.
- Ability to structure and prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the wider team.
- Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently, while demonstrating initiative and focus.
- Good communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly to colleagues, clients and other stakeholders.
- Willingness to develop professionally and work towards relevant professional accreditation or chartership.
Additional Information
- Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible as 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.
- Hybrid work options are available.