Highways Civil Engineering Apprentice TLNT_NI

Position: Highways Civil Engineering Apprentice 2027 starts) TLNT1_NI
Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the worlds most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be h accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

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Job Description About the Role At AECOM, were delivering a better world by designing and developing sustainable, efficient, and inclusive infrastructure that connects people and communities. Our Highways teams work on a diverse range of projects across the UK and Ireland, supporting the development and improvement of road infrastructure for local authorities, National Highways, and other public and private sector clients.

Our projects span the full lifecycle of highway infrastructure, from feasibility and concept development through to detailed design and delivery. This includes major road schemes, junction improvements, highway upgrades, active travel infrastructure, and improvements to existing networks. Joining us as a Highways Apprentice means becoming part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team while gaining practical, hands-on experience alongside structured academic study.

Youll develop your technical skills and knowledge while working towards professional qualifications and building a rewarding career in civil and highway engineering.

Role Overview As a Highways Apprentice, youll support experienced engineers and designers in the development and delivery of a wide range of highway projects. Youll gain practical experience across different stages of project development, developing an understanding of highway design principles, engineering standards, and project delivery. Youll work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and develop experience using industry-standard design and modelling tools, including AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and BIM software.

As your skills and knowledge develop, youll gradually take on greater responsibility and contribute to increasingly complex project work.

Key Responsibilities Assist with the preparation of highway design drawings, plans, details, and supporting technical documentation using CAD and design software. Support the development and delivery of highway schemes from feasibility and concept design through to detailed design. Assist with the design of roads, junctions, pedestrian and cycle infrastructure, and associated highway elements. Support the preparation and development of highway layouts in accordance with relevant design standards, guidance, and specifications.

Assist with site visits, surveys, and the collection of information to support highway design and assessment. Help analyse technical information, survey data, and existing highway conditions to inform design development. Contribute to the preparation of technical reports, calculations, specifications, and presentation materials. Support the use of digital engineering, CAD, Civil 3D, and BIM tools in the development and delivery of highway projects.

Maintain accurate project records and assist with general project administration. Work…