Graduate Rail Mechanical/Electrical Engineers - Manchester (2026 start)
AECOM Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Job Description
Railway engineering is one of the most important ways that AECOM delivers a better world – we work on huge, complex and challenging railway infrastructure projects that increase urban and inter‑city mobility for millions of people. AECOM is a global innovator in high‑speed and urban transportation. Recent projects include major track improvements for the Southern Renewals Enterprise in England’s busiest passenger corridors, the Hong Kong–Shenzhen Western Rail Link (Hung Shui Kiu–Qianhai), the Elephant & Castle Station capacity upgrade in London, and key design and asset protection services for Network Rail frameworks across the UK, as well as delivering components of High Speed 2 and supporting global initiatives in sustainable rail.
We are looking for graduates who are team players and open thinkers who want to contribute to some of the biggest challenges in transportation infrastructure.
Job Responsibilities
* Integrate engineering designs from other complex railway skill areas such as signalling, permanent way and civils
* Plan the phasing of construction and commissioning work to minimise disruption to passengers and the public
* Ensure designs maximise sustainability outcomes during construction and over the whole life of assets
* Develop designs that are safe to build, operate and maintain, and that protect the safety of passengers and the public
* Produce concept and outline design proposals that solve client challenges in the maintenance, renewal and enhancement of railways
* Work on site inspection, assessment, and design of various railway electrical infrastructure including signalling power, points heating and level crossing lighting
* Design railway stations and work on projects that improve or create new urban realm, station buildings, platforms, footbridges and concourses
Qualifications
* BEng Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with a 2:1 classification (or equivalent) or above
* MEng Mechanical or Electrical Engineering would be an advantage
* Rail modules or experience would be an advantage
* Ability to demonstrate a good technical understanding of Rail/Electrical Engineering
* Demonstrable interest in Rail/Electrical Engineering and developing a career in this industry
* Willing and able to work towards chartership with the IET/ IMechE
* Good Microsoft Office skills such as Word, Excel & PowerPoint
* Ability to communicate effectively to internal and external clients, both verbally and in writing
* Enthusiastic, hard‑working, with ambition and drive
* Ability to structure and prioritise work through close cooperation with the team
* Ability to work in a team and independently without losing initiative and focus
Additional Information
* Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible; CVs will be reviewed and candidates selected on a rolling recruitment basis for either immediate or advanced offer start
* Provide a covering letter, predicted and/or obtained academic grades, dates you are able to work to/from and locations you would be interested in
* You must have the right to work in the UK
Professional Development
Our Graduate Development Programme (GDP) will challenge and inspire you to make a real difference to the world we live in. We will provide you with all the tools and support you need to achieve your professional development ambitions, including chartership with the relevant international professional institution. You will be assigned a mentor, undertake regular training modules, and have opportunities to work on live client projects with multidisciplinary exposure.
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. AECOM’s teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through technical and digital expertise, equity, diversity and inclusion and commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility to do your best work with hybrid work options. You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well‑being programs to meet the diverse needs of employees and families.
Disability Confident Employer
We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long‑term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. If you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme, please email ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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