Civil Engineering Graduates Water Environment (Summer 2026 starts)


Location
Central London with flexible hybrid working options
Hours
Full Time
Salary
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
About the Role
Join AECOM’s Water Resources team and contribute to projects that make a tangible difference to communities worldwide. You will work on a variety of projects including dams and reservoirs, water supply systems, and flood risk management for both domestic and international clients. This role offers a diverse range of experience tailored to your interests and career goals within a supportive and positive culture that actively promotes learning and development.
Your responsibilities will include working closely with your manager and peers during the design phase, creating and modifying drawings using CAD software, producing calculations, and assisting with design tasks. You will support project management activities such as research, data gathering, and report preparation. Practical experience will be gained through site visits, surveys, inspections, and shadowing experienced engineers.
Collaboration and communication are key, as you will engage with clients, contractors, and other professionals to discuss project requirements, progress, and challenges. AECOM offers a flexible hybrid working model and a comprehensive benefits package covering health, finance, lifestyle, and well-being. You will also have access to career development opportunities, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.
We support your professional development through memberships with organisations such as ICE and CIWEM, complemented by AECOM’s Graduate Development programme which provides broader training and networking opportunities.
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. You should have good communication skills, both verbal and written, and be able to work independently while maintaining initiative and focus. You will be capable of structuring and prioritising work effectively within a team environment and able to consider the wider financial and commercial implications of your actions.
Qualifications
BEng or MEng in Civil or Civil and Environmental Engineering with a 2:1 classification or equivalent. A related MSc and water-related modules are advantageous. Basic computer skills (Word, Excel) are essential, and good report writing skills are beneficial. You should be willing and able to work towards professional qualifications such as ICE and CIWEM. Demonstrable interest in water projects is required.
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