Graduate Civil Engineer – Highways & Infrastructure – Newcastle (2027 Start)

Company Description

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Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Civil Engineer to join our Highways & Complete Streets team in Newcastle upon Tyne.

You will join our team of more than 25 Highways & Streets specialist staff in Newcastle, part of a larger UK team recognised as market leaders in rural and urban highways, public transport, and active travel. The Newcastle team continues to deliver high-profile and impactful projects locally, across the UK, and internationally.

Our work covers every stage of project delivery from concept through preliminary and detailed design, construction phase support, and operation and maintenance. You’ll work within a positive and collaborative environment alongside experienced engineers and other technical professionals in multi-disciplinary teams to develop innovative, cost-effective solutions for our clients. As a graduate, you will have the opportunity to engage in a range of projects and contributing specialisms, likely including:

- Road and street design / modelling
- Junction and intersection design / modelling
- Cycle lane and active travel design
- Vehicle Restraint System design
- Drainage design / modelling
- Road pavement design
- Traffic signal design
- Traffic signage and road markings
- Network analysis and optimisation
- Feasibility studies and scheme development
- Road safety assessments and audits

You’ll also be enrolled in the AECOM ADVANCE graduate development programme, designed to support your professional and personal development as you build your career with AECOM.

Qualifications

- BEng in Civil Engineering or General Engineering, with a 2:1 classification (or equivalent) or above.
- 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 or transportation would be an advantage.
- Genuine interest in highways & streets 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, including working towards relevant professional accreditation or chartership.

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.

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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 $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. 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 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, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. 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.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address  [email protected]  if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.