Civil Engineering Graduates Water Environment​/Summer

Overview

Civil Engineering Graduates Water Environment / Edinburgh (Summer 2026 starts) – AECOM, Manchester, England, United Kingdom

• Design
  : working closely with your manager and peers in the design phase of projects. This will involve creating and modifying drawings using CAD software, producing calculations, and design tasks.
• Project Management Support
  : assist in project-related tasks like research, data gathering, and preparing reports.
• Field Visits
  : site visit opportunities to gain practical experience. This could involve conducting site surveys, inspections and shadowing experienced engineers carrying out supervision.
• Collaboration & Communication
  : meetings with clients, contractors, and other professionals to discuss project requirements, progress, and challenges.

• BEng in Civil or Civil and Environmental Engineering Degree, with a 2:1 classification (or equivalent)
• MEng in Civil or Civil and Environmental Engineering related MSc would be an advantage
• Water related modules would be an advantage
• Relevant work experience would be an advantage
• Enthusiastic, hard-working, technically proficient, with ambition and drive.
• Basic computer skills essential (Word/Excel) and good report writing skills beneficial.
• Willing and able to work towards professional qualifications such as ICE & CIWEM
• Demonstrable interest in water projects
• Capability to satisfy client and business expectations and be able to consider the wider financial and commercial implications of their actions.
• Communicate effectively to internal and external clients, both verbally & in writing.
• Structure & prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the team as a whole.
• Ability to work independently without losing initiative & focus

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 $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at  and @AECOM.

Join us for a flexible hybrid work model, career development opportunities, and a global team delivering projects that create a positive impact around the world. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and support a diverse, inclusive workplace. We are a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applicants who have a disability or long-term condition.

• Submit Your Application: Complete the job application, uploading your resume, cover letter and the latest copy of your academic transcripts as one document.
• Online Assessment: Complete our global online strength-based assessment.
• Phone Screen: You may be invited to a phone screen with our Early Careers Recruitment team.
• Interview: Attend a face to face interview at your local office.

Work Location Model:
Hybrid. We review applications as they come in and will begin interviews as soon as we identify suitable candidates. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered.