Highways and Traffic Graduate Engineer - Birmingham (2027 start)

AECOM is seeking motivated graduates to join its Highways and Complete Streets Engineering teams across the UK and Ireland. As a major Engineering team, we focus on creating safer, more efficient, and sustainable transport networks.

Our work involves developing solutions for pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles, including road and street design, traffic signals, cycle facilities, traffic management, and traffic modelling. You will collaborate with experienced engineers and professionals in multidisciplinary teams to create innovative solutions for clients.

Projects span the full lifecycle, from concept and feasibility to detailed design and implementation. This is a fast-paced, collaborative role requiring creativity, technical capability, strong communication, and a willingness to learn.

What You’ll Do

As a Highways & Traffic Graduate Engineer, you will receive guidance and mentoring from experienced engineers to develop your technical knowledge and professional skills. You will work on live projects with structured training in traffic engineering and design.

Initial responsibilities include supporting design development, attending site visits, meetings, and workshops, and collaborating with clients and other design professionals.

You will receive training in relevant engineering and design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Key Signs & Line, Causeway Flow) and develop your understanding of digital engineering and BIM processes.

As you gain experience, you will take on more responsibility for project tasks and deliverables, contributing to projects from inception to completion.

Potential project experience includes:

• Road and street design
• Junction and intersection design
• Cycle lane and active travel design
• Bus priority and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) schemes
• Streetscape and urban improvement projects
• Traffic management planning and design
• Traffic signage and road markings
• Highway Drainage Design
• Feasibility studies and scheme development
• Road safety assessments and audits

Opportunities exist to work on major highways projects and collaborate across Highways and Complete Streets disciplines, gaining a broad understanding of transportation and infrastructure design.

Qualifications

• BEng in Civil Engineering, General Engineering, with a 2:1 (or equivalent) or above.
• MEng in Civil Engineering or General Engineering, with a 2:1 (or equivalent) or above, would be advantageous.
• Genuine interest in highway engineering, transport, and the development of safe, efficient, and sustainable transport networks.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and evaluate technical information.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Good technical and report-writing skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to structure and prioritise work effectively while contributing to the wider team.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently, demonstrating initiative, focus, and a willingness to learn.
• Enthusiastic, technically minded, and motivated, with ambition and drive.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

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 cover 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.
• A Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location is required as a condition of employment.