Civil Engineer – Design and delivery of Roads, Traffic Engineering, Active Travel, and Urban Realm schemes. - #2187678

AECOM's thriving Streets team, part of our Transportation Business Line, is seeking an enthusiastic Engineer to join our team in Birmingham. The team is growing to cater for an increased workload, particularly in Active Travel, Bus User Priority, Highway Improvement and Infrastructure schemes. We provide concept, preliminary and detailed designs, community engagement, project delivery and construction management services on a wide range of multi-disciplinary transportation and traffic engineering schemes.

We are a dedicated team, recognised as market leaders in the transportation sector, actively involved in the delivery of small to large high profile and impactful projects for a range of both local and national clients.

Here's what you'll do:

You will be ready to take the next step in your career, providing design and technical input on a wide range of projects. You will work on the development of Active Travel and traffic engineering schemes, from concept through to detailed design and implementation. You will manage technical outputs, mentor early-career team, and ensure the successful delivery of high-quality, sustainable transport solutions. You are a self-motivated individual looking to utilise the latest technologies to advance your career in a dynamic team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Design and delivery of Roads, Traffic Engineering, Active Travel, and Urban Realm schemes.
• Prepare technical outputs including drawings, reports, and specifications.
• Ensure all work meets project briefs, design standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across AECOM and external stakeholders.
• Delegate and coordinate tasks for graduates and technicians, supporting their development.
• Champion Health & Safety best practices, including CDM responsibilities.
• Report regularly to the Project Manager on progress and risks

What we offer:

• Flexible hybrid working to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle.
• Professional development support and mentorship schemes.
• Career development opportunities via AECOM University and technical practice networks.
• A range of core and personalised benefits tailored to your lifestyle and well-being, customized to fit your lifestyle.
• Volunteering days – 2 days per year to volunteer in STEM or charitable initiatives.
• Wellbeing Events – yoga sessions, wellness weeks, lunchtime walks and mental health awareness activities.
• Sports & Social Club – monthly office-wide social activities plus Streets team events
• Annual Celebrations – summer events, holiday celebrations, and recognition awards

Ready to push the limits of what's possible?

Here's what we're looking for:

• A confident and capable engineer with a strong background in Roads, Active Travel and Traffic Engineering. You'll be passionate about delivering high-quality infrastructure that improves mobility, safety, and sustainability.
• A relevant degree and be working towards Incorporated or Chartered status with a recognised Professional Institution or have equivalent industry experience.

Preferred skills and experience include:

• Proven experience in scoping, preliminary, and detailed design of Roads, Active Travel and Traffic Engineering schemes.
• Experience in infrastructure for walking, cycling, bus priority, and traffic calming.
• Strong knowledge of design elements such as drainage, junctions, and carriageway improvements.
• Familiarity with relevant design standards including TSRGD, Manual for Streets, DMRB, MCHW, LTN 1/20, and the CDM Regulations).
• Understanding of Health & Safety and CDM regulations

Come grow with us.

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at

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 would be delighted to hear from you!