Civil Engineer - Aviation (No Aviation Experience Required)

Civil Engineer – Aviation (No Aviation Experience Required)

• Full-time
• State/Province: London, City of
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited
• Business Line: Transportation
• Work Location Model: Hybrid
• Operating Group: International
• Primary Location: UK - Croydon, 69 Park Lane

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.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Start here. Grow here.

Are you ready tojoina team of talented engineers and shape the future ofairports?

OurAviation Infrastructure teamis based in our AECOMBasingstoke, Croydon, Manchester, Birmingham and Londonofficesand arepassionate about creating innovative, resilient, and sustainable solutions for airports of all sizes-including major commercial hubs and greenfield airports togeneral aviation airfields andmilitary installations.

We welcome applications from civil engineers who are looking to build a career in aviation. Ifyou'rekeen to apply your engineering skills to a new and exciting sector,we'llprovide the support, mentoring and development needed to help you succeed.

Youdon'tneedpreviousaviation experience to apply. We'relooking forcivilengineers with strong engineering fundamentals, a collaborativemindsetand a desire to learn. Ifyou'veworked onhighways, transportation,public realm, railorother infrastructureprojects, your experience is highly transferable, andwe'llhelp you develop the specialist knowledgerequiredto design runways instead of roads.

Each team member has a development plan to provide a clear pathway to personal development and career progression. The team provides technicalsolutionsthroughoutthe projectlifecycle frommasterplanning,feasibility, preliminaryanddetailed stage designsandconstruction and handover. Our clients are many and varied from both the private and public sector and includeairport investors, airport operators and major contractors.

Here’s whatyou’ll do:

Design: Contribute to the design of airport infrastructure including runways, taxiways, aprons, service roads, drainage,utilitiesand airfield systems.You'llwork alongside experienced aviation engineers who will support your development in airport-specific design.

Produce: Engineering calculations, reports,drawingsand technical specifications throughout the project lifecycle.

Investigate: Support site inspections and asset condition surveys, helping clients make informed investment decisions.

Organise: Take ownership of assigned tasks, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.

And let's not forget about the perks at AECOM.

• Invest in your future with tailored benefits and career development opportunities designed to help you thrive.
• Enjoy flexible hybrid working that supports a healthy work-life balance and fits your lifestyle.
• Learn from the best through AECOM University, technical practice networks, and continuous professional development.
• Shape your career with clear progression pathways and opportunities to work on impactful projects.
• Give back to your community with dedicated volunteering days to support causes you care about.
• Personalised benefits that adapt to your lifestyle, supporting your health, well-being, and future goals.
• Be part of a collaborative culture where innovation, learning, and professional growth are encouraged every day.
• Build a career with purpose while enjoying benefits that help you succeed both inside and outside of work.

Come grow with us.

If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we don't justdesign airports, we connect cities, regions and counties to drive economic growth, and build legacies for future generations. Why not give our AECOMTransportationpage on LinkedIn a follow to stay updated on the impactful projects we're working on and see firsthand the difference we're making in the industry!

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Has a degree in Civil Engineering (or a related discipline).
• Has experience delivering civil infrastructure projects (aviation experience is welcome but not essential).
• Has an interest in developing a career in aviation infrastructure.
• Enjoys solving complex engineering challenges and working in multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of DMRB or highway civil engineering design

At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives.

If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we wouldbe delightedto hear from you!

Interested in the role or curious about life at AECOM? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more!

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity serious.To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity serious.To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

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. 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 $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options.Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

We are aDisabilityConfidentEmployer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address (emailprotected) if you would like to apply through theDisabilityConfidentInterview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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