Application Guide

How to Apply for Communications Coordinator

at AECOM

🏢 About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm focused on building sustainable legacies through innovative solutions in transportation, water, energy, and environmental projects. What makes AECOM unique is its Enterprise Capabilities (EC) team—a global network of 3,600+ technical professionals across 9 countries that provides specialized expertise to fill capability gaps on complex projects worldwide. Working here offers exposure to cutting-edge infrastructure projects while contributing to sustainability goals.

About This Role

As Communications Coordinator for the Enterprise Capabilities team, you'll support day-to-day communications for this global business group, drafting internal content, managing communication requests, and collecting stories about projects and people to promote across internal channels. This role is impactful because you'll help connect 3,600+ technical professionals across time zones, ensuring they feel informed and engaged with AECOM's mission while highlighting their specialized work.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve drafting internal announcements about EC team achievements, coordinating with technical professionals across time zones to collect project stories, managing communication requests from regional teams, and preparing content for AECOM's internal channels. You'll balance immediate communication needs with longer-term storytelling initiatives that highlight the EC team's global impact.

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🎯 Who AECOM Is Looking For

  • Creative storyteller who can translate complex technical project details into engaging internal communications for a global audience
  • Reliable self-starter comfortable with hybrid remote work and occasional travel to London's Aldgate headquarters
  • Enthusiastic team player excited about supporting communications across geographic boundaries and time zones
  • Organized coordinator who can manage multiple communication requests while maintaining AECOM's professional standards

📝 Tips for Applying to AECOM

1

Highlight any experience with internal communications for technical or engineering teams—AECOM's EC team serves technical professionals

2

Demonstrate understanding of global communications by mentioning experience with time zone coordination or multinational audiences

3

Include specific examples of collecting and promoting employee/project stories in previous roles

4

Show flexibility by addressing your comfort with hybrid remote work and occasional London travel in your application

5

Reference AECOM's sustainability focus by connecting your communications experience to environmental or infrastructure projects

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your ability to translate technical project information into engaging communications for diverse audiences', 'Experience managing communication requests and coordinating content across multiple stakeholders', "Enthusiasm for joining a global organization and supporting AECOM's sustainable infrastructure mission", 'Flexibility with hybrid remote schedules and occasional travel to London headquarters']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → AECOM's major infrastructure projects and their sustainability components
  • → The Enterprise Capabilities team structure and how it supports global business lines
  • → AECOM's internal communication channels and recent employee engagement initiatives
  • → The company's 'Sustainable Legacies' strategy and how communications support it

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you collect and promote stories from technical professionals working on infrastructure projects?
2 Describe your experience managing communication requests from multiple stakeholders across different time zones
3 How would you ensure internal communications resonate with both UK-based and global EC team members?
4 What strategies would you use to highlight AECOM's sustainability focus in internal communications?
5 How do you prioritize communication tasks when supporting a team of 3,600+ professionals?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with generic communications experience without showing understanding of AECOM's technical/engineering context
  • Failing to address the hybrid remote nature and occasional London travel requirements
  • Submitting portfolio samples that don't demonstrate ability to simplify complex information for internal audiences

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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