Graduate Traffic Engineer in Wales

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 world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

AECOM is built to deliver a better world. We design, build, finance and operate infrastructure assets for governments, businesses and organizations in more than 150 countries. As a fully integrated firm, we connect knowledge and experience across our global network of experts to help clients solve their most complex challenges. Our Traffic Engineering Teams focus on developing engineering measures to achieve a safe and efficient movement and interaction of pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles on our roads.

Our Traffic Engineering Teams work throughout the UK&I and are involved in a wide range of projects from concept and preliminary design, traffic modelling, through to detailed design and implementation, with graduates gaining experience in all stages of a project lifecycle. We often work alongside other construction professionals, such as urban designers, in multi‑disciplinary teams to create great urban spaces.

Job Responsibilities:

• When a graduate starts with us, we pair them with an experienced engineer who will guide and mentor them through their initial period working on live projects.
• Training is arranged on our software engineering tools such as Autocad/Civils3D and traffic modelling software including LINSIG, TRANSYT and VISSIM.
• Early work will typically be assisting in developing our designs through the different stages, attending meetings and workshops with our clients and other design professionals.
• As a graduate develops, they are expected to take on more responsibility in managing our projects from inception through to completion.

Qualifications:

• BEng in Civil Engineering, General Engineering, or BA/BSc Geography, with a 2:1 (or equivalent) or above.
• MEng in Civil Engineering, General Engineering, with a 2:1 (or equivalent) or above, or MA/MSc Geography would be an advantage.
• MSc in Transport Planning or Masters in Mathematics.
• Enthusiastic, hard‑working, technically proficient, with ambition and drive.
• Basic computer skills on Word and Excel are essential.
• Good report writing skills are beneficial.
• Ability to structure & prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the team.
• Ability to work in a team and independently without loss of initiative & focus.

Additional Information:

Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible since CVs will be reviewed, and candidates selected on a rolling recruitment basis for either immediate or advanced offer start. You must have the right to work in the UK.

Professional Development:

Our Graduate Development Programme (GDP) will challenge and inspire you to make a real difference to the world we live in. We will provide you with all the tools and support you need to achieve your professional development ambitions, including Chartership with the relevant international professional institution.

About AECOM:

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. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity:

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well‑being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families.