Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Graduate Pavement and Materials Engineer - Nottingham (2026 start)
Graduate role designing, specifying, and managing sustainable pavement projects and materials.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Assist in developing pavement designs and specifications, and attend site meetings and workshops. • Manage projects from inception to completion as experience grows. • Conduct pavement design, material specification, construction supervision, sustainability, carbon reduction, asset management, and research. • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on local and international projects. • Participate in AECOM’s Graduate Development Programme, receiving mentorship, training, and support toward chartership.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸pavement design
- ▸material specification
- ▸construction supervision
- ▸carbon reduction
- ▸asset management
- ▸project management
What You Bring
Graduates are paired with an experienced engineer who provides guidance and mentorship while they work on live projects. Early tasks involve assisting with design and specification development, attending site visits, meetings and workshops with clients and design professionals. As they progress, graduates take on increasing responsibility for managing projects from inception through to completion, covering pavement design, material specification, construction supervision, sustainability, carbon reduction, asset management and materials research. Candidates should hold a BEng in Civil Engineering (minimum 2:1 or equivalent) and preferably have experience with pavement design, material specification, asset management and research. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is essential, along with strong verbal and written communication skills to engage clients, colleagues and stakeholders. The role also requires enthusiasm, ambition, good report‑writing ability, effective prioritisation, and the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively. • Hold a BEng in Civil Engineering (2:1 or equivalent) with knowledge of pavement design and materials. • Demonstrate strong Microsoft Office skills and effective written and verbal communication. • Show enthusiasm, drive, and ability to prioritize and work both independently and in a team.
Requirements
- ▸beng
- ▸pavement design
- ▸microsoft office
- ▸communication
- ▸teamwork
- ▸asset management
Benefits
Our Graduate Development Programme (GDP) provides structured professional development, mentorship, on‑the‑job technical training and classroom modules, and supports graduates in achieving chartership with a professional institution. With over 750 graduates across the UK and Ireland in more than 40 disciplines, the programme offers exposure to live client projects, multidisciplinary collaboration and the chance to make a tangible environmental impact. AECOM offers hybrid working flexibility, enabling graduates to work from office, remote locations or client sites while contributing to high‑impact infrastructure projects. Employees benefit from a wide range of compensation, wellbeing and benefits programs, an inclusive culture that values diversity, and a commitment to equity, sustainability and corporate responsibility. • Benefit from hybrid work flexibility, comprehensive well‑being programs, and an inclusive, diverse workplace.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time