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Engineer – Pavement Engineering and Construction Materials

Assist in pavement design, material performance, and site work for transport projects.

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
Full Time
Junior (1-3 years)

Job Highlights

Environment
Hybrid

About the Role

The role is for an Engineer within the multidisciplinary pavement engineering and construction materials team, working on airports, ports, highways and related transport infrastructure. It targets engineers who have moved beyond graduate level and are ready to build confidence through live project involvement, developing technical capability and engineering judgement. • Support pavement design for new construction, maintenance, assessment and evaluation across airports, ports and highways. • Collaborate with senior engineers, project teams and multidisciplinary disciplines. • Provide technical advice on aggregates, asphalt, concrete, hydraulically bound mixtures and soils. • Perform engineering calculations, analysis and contribute to technical reports and contract documentation. • Assist with site‑based activities such as inspections, sampling and supervision support. • Apply specifications and standards, respond to technical queries and seek mentorship as needed. • Utilise engineering tools like Excel, data‑led analysis and digital platforms; provide limited CAD support. • Contribute to project delivery within agreed scopes and budgeted hours.

Key Responsibilities

  • pavement design
  • materials advice
  • engineering calculations
  • site inspections
  • data analysis
  • project delivery

What You Bring

Candidates should hold an engineering degree or equivalent and show interest or developing experience in pavement engineering, industrial pavements, airports, ports, highways or construction materials such as asphalt, aggregates, HBM and concrete. They must be able to independently apply specifications and standards while knowing when to seek guidance. • Hold an Engineering degree and demonstrate interest or experience in pavement engineering or related materials. • Demonstrate ability to independently use specifications while recognising when to ask for guidance.

Requirements

  • engineering degree
  • pavement engineering
  • asphalt
  • aggregates
  • independent
  • guidance

Benefits

Career development is supported through AECOM University, technical practice networks, volunteering opportunities and structured mentorship from senior staff. The company also offers chartership support to help engineers achieve professional accreditation. Employees benefit from flexible hybrid working, a range of core and personalised wellbeing benefits, and a vibrant community of sports, social and charitable activities. Additional perks include wellbeing events, yearly celebrations, and access to a wide array of compensation and family‑focused programs. The role offers hybrid flexibility, allowing work from AECOM offices, remote locations or client sites, within a safe and respectful environment that values each person’s unique talents. AECOM is a Disability Confident employer and provides a dedicated interview pathway for applicants with disabilities or long‑term conditions. • Pursue career development through AECOM University, technical networks and volunteering days. • Receive chartership support and structured mentorship from experienced engineers. • Enjoy flexible hybrid working and a variety of wellbeing, sports and social benefits. • Access core and personalised benefits tailored to lifestyle and well‑being.

Work Environment

Hybrid

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