Industrial Placement Student - Highways (2027 start) in Belfast

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Job Description: We're looking for talented and motivated students to join our Highways team on an Industrial Placement, where you'll gain hands-on experience, contribute to real projects, and develop technical skills that will kick-start your career. As part of AECOM's Transportation business line, you'll work alongside experienced engineers and technicians to help design, develop, and improve highway infrastructure that supports safe, efficient, and sustainable travel.

What you'll do:

• Support the design and development of highways, roads, junctions, and associated infrastructure.
• Assist with highway alignment, geometric design, and the preparation of engineering drawings using industry-standard software.
• Support the assessment and development of highway improvement schemes from feasibility through to detailed design.
• Assist with the preparation of technical reports, specifications, drawings, and other project documentation.
• Work with engineers to analyse technical information, survey data, and existing highway conditions.
• Support the design of sustainable transport infrastructure, including walking, cycling, and public transport facilities.
• Assist with drainage, earthworks, pavement, and other elements of highway infrastructure where appropriate.
• Develop an understanding of relevant design standards, guidance, and legislation.
• Work collaboratively with engineers, technicians, project managers, and other disciplines to deliver projects for clients.
• Attend site visits and gain practical experience of how highway projects are developed and delivered.
• Prepare presentations and contribute to meetings with clients and project stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation/Traffic Engineering, Highway Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrable interest in highway engineering and the design and development of safe, efficient, and sustainable transport infrastructure.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and numerical skills, with the ability to interpret and evaluate technical information.
• Effective teamworking and communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly to colleagues and project stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong attention to detail, with good research, technical writing, and report-writing skills.
• A self-motivated and enthusiastic approach, with a willingness to learn new software, tools, and technical methodologies.
• Eligibility to work in the UK and Ireland for the duration of the placement.

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.