Application Guide

How to Apply for Senior Engineer - Development Infrastructure

at AECOM

🏢 About AECOM

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm that designs and builds projects that matter, from highways to water systems, with a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation. Working here offers the chance to contribute to projects that shape communities and improve lives, with a focus on creating sustainable legacies.

About This Role

This Senior Infrastructure Engineer role is pivotal in delivering residential-led infrastructure projects, focusing on highways and drainage design. You'll lead technical and digital delivery, manage projects, and support a diverse portfolio across the UK and Ireland, ensuring designs are feasible, compliant, and sustainable.

💡 A Day in the Life

You'd start your day reviewing project emails and prioritizing tasks, then dive into design work using Civil 3D or drainage software. You might have a client call to discuss design changes, then mentor a junior engineer on a technical issue. Afternoons could involve coordinating with surveyors or checking drawings, and you'd likely spend time on project management, updating schedules and budgets.

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🎯 Who AECOM Is Looking For

  • Chartered or near-chartered Civil Engineer with substantial experience in highways and drainage design for residential developments.
  • Proficient in UK design standards (e.g., DMRB, Sewers for Adoption) and experienced with digital tools like Civil 3D, InfoDrainage, or MicroDrainage.
  • Strong project management skills, with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
  • Excellent communication skills to liaise with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams, and to mentor junior engineers.

📝 Tips for Applying to AECOM

1

Highlight specific projects where you led highways and drainage design for residential schemes, detailing your role and outcomes.

2

Showcase your digital skills: list software you're proficient in, and mention any experience with BIM or automation in design.

3

Tailor your CV to emphasize project management experience, including budgeting, scheduling, and client communication.

4

In your cover letter, reference AECOM's commitment to sustainability and how your work aligns with that.

5

Research AECOM's recent projects in residential infrastructure and mention any relevant ones in your application.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience in leading highways and drainage design for residential projects, with specific examples.', 'Your ability to manage projects end-to-end, from feasibility to construction support.', "Your proficiency with digital design tools and how you've used them to improve efficiency.", "Your alignment with AECOM's values of sustainability and innovation, and your interest in contributing to their legacy."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Look into AECOM's 'Sustainable Legacies' strategy and how it influences project delivery.
  • → Review AECOM's work on residential infrastructure projects, particularly in the UK, to understand their approach.
  • → Check AECOM's involvement in digital innovation, such as BIM and automation, and how they apply it in infrastructure.
  • → Understand AECOM's structure and the role of the Development Infrastructure Team in St Albans.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe a challenging highways/drainage design project you led. How did you overcome technical issues?
2 How do you ensure designs comply with UK standards and regulations? Give an example.
3 How do you use digital tools like Civil 3D or InfoDrainage to improve design quality?
4 Tell me about a time you managed a project with a tight deadline. How did you prioritize tasks?
5 How do you mentor junior engineers and promote knowledge sharing in your team?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic CV that doesn't highlight highways and drainage experience specifically.
  • Overlooking the importance of digital skills – ensure you mention software proficiency and any automation.
  • Not demonstrating project management capabilities – provide examples of leading projects and teams.

📅 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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