Degree Apprentice Civil Engineer (Water) – Aecom, Belfast (Summer 2026)

CBS Omagh; Belfast; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Northern Ireland seeks an apprentice for water infrastructure projects. The role involves undertaking studies, producing designs, and working closely with an experienced mentor. Suitable for school leavers with good qualifications in Maths and Science, and a desire to pursue a career in Traffic Engineering. Provides opportunities for professional development and practical learning.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible hybrid working model

On-the-job support and learning

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in Traffic Engineering.
• Some work experience or shadowing in an engineering environment is an advantage.
• Commitment to continued education and improvement through on-the-job learning.

Responsibilities

• Undertake technical and feasibility studies for water solutions.
• Produce designs and technical engineering drawings for water infrastructure.
• Work with team members on technical work and project management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Methodical thinking

CAD software proficiency

Communication skills

Education

5 GCSEs at grade ‘C/4’ or above

Three A-Levels or equivalent in relevant subjects

Job description

Our Water specialists work together worldwide to find innovative solutions to the management of water. We provide technical expertise and solutions for projects in areas such as:

Hydraulic Modelling and Design (Surface, Potable and Foul)

Sustainable Drainage Systems and Water Sensitive Urban Design

Mains Infrastructure Design (Surface, Potable and Foul)

Non-Infrastructure Design (Pumping Stations, Storage Tanks)

Hydrology and Water Resources

We will pair you with an experienced engineer who will guide and mentor you through your initial period working on live projects.

Here’s what you’ll do:

Job responsibilities:

Undertake technical and feasibility studies to appraise the practicability of solutions in aspects such as potable water, foul water, surface water and attenuation requirements, including appropriate calculations

Produce designs of water infrastructure such as pump systems and pipe networks with attention to safety in design, such as creating a Designer’s Risk Assessment document

Produce technical engineering drawings including plans, sections and typical details

Undertake numerical analysis including the use of computer-based programmes to assist with the study of potable, surface and wastewater systems

Keep up-to-date with developments in regulatory legislation and guidelines that may affect design work

Working with other team members to undertake technical work, site work, and project management

Opportunities for site visits, to develop wider understanding of how designs are implemented

Enjoy the Perks.

At AECOM, you’ll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

Here is what you will get from us!

On the job support and learning

When an apprentice starts at AECOM, we pair them with a senior member of the team who will guide and mentor them through their initial period working on live projects and business development tasks, to support with any technical queries. We also offer our apprentices the flexibility of working on a range of projects in the various service offerings and technical specialisms that our Practice delivers. This helps establish their areas of interest, and develops a firm sustainability grounding, that will allow our apprentice to choose the direction of their career.

In addition to your identified external training provision in Civil Engineering Technician (Level 3) (usually delivered via day release or in block terms) our Apprentice ADVANCE programme is designed to help you build your career in AECOM. You will attend a number of instructor-led training sessions where you will meet and hear from people across the business and take part in a series of interactive activities to equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in your role. We will provide you with all the support and tools you need to achieve your professional development ambitions, including Chartership with the relevant international professional institution. Professional institute qualifications you may be able to work towards include EngTech then IEng acrreditation with ICE.

Qualifications

This position is ideally suited to school leavers at GCSE or A-Level (or equivalent) who can demonstrate the following:

Minimum of 5 GCSE’s (or equivalent) at grade ‘C/4’ or above, including Mathematics & English

Three A-Levels (or equivalent such as a BTEC Level 3 in Civil Engineering) including Maths and a physical science at grade ‘C’ or above – essential for level 6 Degree Apprenticeship

Some work experience or shadowing in an engineering environment would be an advantage

Demonstrate an interest and a desire to pursue a career in Traffic Engineering

Show an aptitude towards software-based engineering and drawing e.g. Computer Aided Design (CAD) and other similar 3D software

Commitment to continued education and improvement through on-the-job learning and training opportunities.

Creative, practical, adaptable and enthusiastic

Ability to demonstrate attention to detail

Ability to think in a methodical way to design, plan and organize parts of projects

English language proficient, holding excellent communication skills to present information in speech, drawings and reports

Our Recruitment Process

Submit Your Application:Complete the job application, uploading your resume, cover letter and the latest copy of your academic transcripts as one single document.

Online Assessment:Complete our global online strength-based assessment.

Phone Screen:You may be invited to a phone screen with our Early Careers Recruitment team.

Interview:Attend a face to face interview at your local office.

At AECOM, we review applications as they come in and will begin interviews as soon as we identify suitable candidates. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to be considered for this opportunity.