Industrial Placement Student – Nottingham / Chesterfield (Summer 2026)
AECOM, Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
Company Description
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. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. Join a global team of nearly 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.
Job Description
We’re looking for talented and motivated students to join our Traffic Engineering team on an Industrial Placement, where you’ll gain hands‑on experience, contribute to real projects, and develop technical skills that will kick‑start your career. As part of the Streets & Technology group within AECOM’s Transportation business line, you’ll work alongside experienced engineers to design, analyse, and improve transport networks that support safe, efficient, and sustainable mobility.
What you’ll do:
* Designing and modelling urban streets, junctions, and roundabouts using industry‑standard software (e.g., Junctions, LinSig, VISSIM).
* Supporting traffic impact assessments and microsimulation modelling.
* Assisting with road safety audits and developing traffic management solutions.
* Analysing traffic data, journey times, and flows to inform design and planning.
* Contributing to active travel projects by designing walking, cycling, and public transport‑friendly networks.
* Supporting feasibility studies and scheme appraisals for transport improvements.
* Preparing drawings, reports, and presentations to communicate findings to clients and stakeholders.
Qualifications
* Currently studying towards a degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation/Traffic Engineering, Highway Engineering, or a related discipline.
* Passionate about shaping the future of mobility and improving how people move within towns and cities.
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with solid numeracy.
* Effective team player with clear communication skills.
* Good Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
* Detail‑oriented with excellent research and report‑writing skills.
* Self‑motivated, enthusiastic, and eager to learn new software and tools.
* Eligible to work in the UK & Ireland for the duration of the placement.
Training and Support
You’ll gain invaluable experience, supported by mentors and technical experts, with a structured development framework to help you grow and thrive. AECOM celebrates diversity, including neurodiversity, and welcomes applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com.
Additional Information
Applicants are encouraged to apply early; CVs will be reviewed, and candidates selected on a rolling recruitment basis for either immediate or advanced offer start. Please include a covering letter with your application and provide all predicted and/or obtained academic grades, as well as the dates you are able to work and the locations you would be interested in. You must have the right to work in the UK.
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.
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, inviting everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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