Industrial or Summer Placement Student - Ground Engineering - Leeds (2026)

Description

• Technical Reporting – Assist in preparing interpretative and design reports, ground models, and technical documentation, ensuring accuracy and adherence to relevant guidelines and standards.
• Data Collection and Analysis – Contribute to the gathering, management, and interpretation of geological and geotechnical data using tools such as Openground for data management and Leapfrog for 3D geological modelling.
• Design Support – Help in the design and assessment of foundations, retaining walls, slope stability, earthworks, and rock slope stabilisation under the guidance of experienced engineers and geologists.
• Support Ground Investigation Projects – Assist with desk studies, site inspections, rockface surveys, and geomorphological mapping. Help plan and procure ground investigations, and support senior staff in supervising on-site activities.
• Tender Documentation – Assist in preparing Ground Engineering tender documents for construction. E.g., Works Requirements and drawings
• Collaboration and Teamwork – Work alongside multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, engineering geologists, and environmental specialists, to deliver integrated project solutions.

Requirements

• Strong interest in geotechnics and enthusiasm for engaging with multi-disciplinary colleagues and clients.
• Numerical Modelling – Develop skills in 2D and 3D numerical analysis using AECOM’s software packages, supporting geotechnical modelling and simulations.
• Highly organised, able to prioritise tasks, and work collaboratively within a team or independently with initiative.
• You must have the right to work in the UK.
• A clean driving licence is a plus but not essential.
• Currently pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology, or Geology, with an expected 2:1 classification (or equivalent) or higher.
• Effective communicator in English, skilled in writing, presenting, creating drawings, and preparing reports.
• Health, Safety, and Sustainability Awareness – Apply health and safety practices during site and office-based tasks, with consideration for environmental and sustainability principles in all project work.
• Willing to travel for work, including visits to project sites and possibly other AECOM offices.
• Comfortable using computers for design work and calculations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with AutoCAD or Civil 3D is advantageous but not essential.
• Aware of health & safety, environmental, and sustainability considerations in engineering.
• Creative, practical, and detail-oriented, with a methodical approach to problem-solving, planning, and design.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance