Graduate Civil Engineer – Highways & Complete Streets – Glasgow (2027 Start)

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Job Description

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

You'll work in a collaborative environment alongside experienced engineers and a locally based senior management team, contributing to a diverse range of transportation, infrastructure and multidisciplinary engineering projects across Scotland and the wider UK&I. Our work spans highway infrastructure, active travel, bus infrastructure, public transport, road access and major infrastructure development, giving you the opportunity to develop your technical knowledge and gain practical experience across different aspects of civil engineering.

You'll have the opportunity to contribute to a range of current projects, including:

- 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.

Looking ahead, potential opportunities may also include contributing to major infrastructure and transport programmes such as 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.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you'll gain hands-on experience with industry-leading tools and contribute to projects at different stages, from feasibility, planning and concept design through to detailed design, construction support and contract administration. You'll collaborate with experienced professionals across disciplines, developing the technical, communication, and project delivery skills needed to build your career in civil engineering.

You'll also benefit from AECOM's ADVANCE graduate development programme and have the opportunity to work towards professional accreditation through the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) graduate training scheme, with support to help you develop professionally and progress towards chartership.

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 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.