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Civil Engineering Graduates Water Environment / Edinburgh (Summer 2026 starts)

AECOM
Sustainability/Environmental Consulting
Sustainability/Environmental Consulting
Negotiable
Job
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Description

Location
Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive salary package

About the Role
Join AECOM's Water Resources team and contribute to impactful projects for domestic and international clients across private and public sectors. You will work on diverse projects including dams and reservoirs, water supply systems, and flood risk management. This role offers a flexible hybrid working model and the opportunity to develop your skills alongside experienced engineers within a supportive and positive culture that actively promotes learning and development.

Your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with design tasks such as creating and modifying drawings using CAD software and producing calculations
- Supporting project management activities including research, data gathering, and report preparation
- Participating in field visits to gain practical experience through site surveys, inspections, and shadowing experienced engineers
- Collaborating and communicating with clients, contractors, and other professionals to discuss project requirements, progress, and challenges

Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your health, finance, lifestyle, and well-being. Take advantage of career development opportunities, technical practice networks, AECOM University, volunteering days, and a flexible hybrid working model to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

As part of your professional growth, you will be supported to pursue qualifications through professional bodies such as ICE or CIWEM, complemented by AECOM's Graduate Development programme.

Requirements

Experience
Relevant work experience is advantageous but not essential. Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn are key.

About you
Enthusiastic, hard-working, technically proficient, and ambitious with a strong drive to succeed.
Good communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to work independently while maintaining initiative and focus.
Capable of structuring and prioritising work effectively in cooperation with the team.
Basic computer skills (Word, Excel) are essential; good report writing skills are beneficial.
Demonstrable interest in water-related projects and the capability to consider wider financial and commercial implications of your actions.
Willingness to work towards professional qualifications such as ICE and CIWEM.

Qualifications
BEng or MEng degree in Civil or Civil and Environmental Engineering with at least a 2:1 classification (or equivalent).
MSc in a related field is advantageous.
Completion of water-related modules is preferred.

Expiry date: 21/11/2025
Civil Engineering Graduates Water Environment / Edinburgh (Summer 2026 starts)
Company:
AECOM
Salary:
Negotiable
Job Type:
Job
Location:
Manchester