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Salary Company Description
AECOM is built to deliver a better world. We design, build, finance and operate infrastructure assets for governments, businesses and organizations in more than 150 countries. As a fully integrated firm, we connect knowledge and experience across our global network of experts to help clients solve their most complex challenges. From high-performance buildings and infrastructure, to resilient communities and environments, to stable and secure nations, our work is transformative, differentiated and vital. A Fortune 500 firm, see how we deliver what others can only imagine at aecom.com and @AECOM.
To apply for this role, please include a CV & Covering Letter
The AECOM team includes Civil Engineering specialists within our Building Engineering Business Line. We deliver creative infrastructure solutions for projects for government and private industry by providing input to projects ranging from highway schemes, regeneration projects, defence initiatives, education, healthcare, housing, aeronautical infrastructure to commercial developments. We work for a range of private and public sector clients, most of whom return to us for our talent, expertise and track-record in delivering their requirements and exceeding their expectations.
We work across all construction stages, from pre-feasibility through conceptual stages to detailed design and delivery on the ground. Our work includes:
+ Highway design
+ Junction design
+ Drainage analysis and design
+ Utility layout and diversion design
+ Engagement in masterplan development
+ Feasibility and highway route studies
+ Contributions to Transport Assessments and Environmental processes
+ Preparation of surface water drainage strategies and flood risk assessments
+ Earthworks and levels design including cut/fill analysis
+ Streetscape (street lighting, fencing, traffic signals and traffic sign) design
+ The pursuit of carbon neutral solutions and enhanced biodiversity
+ Creation of three-dimensional models and co-ordination across other design disciplines
+ Liaising with authorities to secure approval for the designs
We are currently seeking exceptional candidates for a Civil Engineering Apprentice / Trainee role within our Edinburgh or Glasgow office. This is a wonderful opportunity to join our growing design team receiving ‘on the job training’ working on a wide range of Civil Engineering projects across the region and beyond whilst being mentored and supported by experienced engineers to enhance career development during the apprenticeship period.
Successful applicants will continually develop their skills in Civil Engineering with the aim of becoming a world-class Civil Engineer and will be supported at university (usually on an agreed schedule of release with a recognised provider) in order to hone technical skills (ensuring real opportunities for personal growth and career progression). We also run a variety of in-house training sessions.
Job Description
+ Production of CAD (Computer Aided Design) drawings
+ Preparation of simple Civil Engineering calculations
+ Supporting the administration of projects, including maintaining records
+ Assisting with data review and analysis
+ Ensuring outputs are accurate and meet the required standards
+ Meeting agreed deadlines
+ Working as a member of a team
+ Contributing to providing solutions to problems
Qualifications
No experience is necessary, but the position is ideally suited to school leavers at A level standard (or equivalent) or those that have completed a relevant Engineering qualification such as a HNC who can demonstrate:
+ Show an aptitude towards software-based engineering and drawing e.g. Computer Aided Design (CAD) and other similar 3D software.
+ Demonstrate an interest in and a desire to pursue a career specifically within Civil Engineering.
+ Commitment to continued education and improvement through on-the-job learning and training opportunities.
+ Creative, practical, adaptable and enthusiastic.
+ Ability to demonstrate attention to detail.
+ Ability to think in a methodical way to design, plan and organise parts of projects.
+ English language proficient, holding excellent communication skills to present information in speech, drawings and reports.
As mentioned, applicants must be willing to progress their career by undertaking a day release course at a Further Education Institution to study a Level 6 Civil Engineering Degree Apprenticeship. Your study will be funded, and you will earn an income as a permanent employee of AECOM. Subsequently the expectation is that you would go on to achieve Incorporated Engineer status as part of your career development.
Please submit a Covering Letter along with your CV . Please ensure you include predicted / actual grades, where applicable.
You must have the Right to Work in the UK as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Additional Information
Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.
About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: REF25474E
Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India
Career Area: Engineering
Work Location Model: On-Site
