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Change the World.\nAt 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.\nThere has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of 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.\nWe're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.\n About the Role\nAECOM is looking for enthusiastic and motivated apprentices to join our Ports Engineering teams. You’ll support a diverse range of projects involving the planning, design and development of maritime and coastal infrastructure, helping to deliver safe, resilient and sustainable solutions for ports, harbours and waterfront environments.\nYou’ll work alongside experienced engineers and other technical professionals in multidisciplinary teams, gaining practical experience across the project lifecycle. Through on-the-job learning, formal training and mentoring, you’ll develop your technical skills and knowledge while working towards a recognised qualification and building a career in Ports Engineering.\nWhat You’ll Do\nAs a Ports Engineering Apprentice, you’ll work closely with experienced engineers who will provide guidance and support as you develop your skills. Your responsibilities will grow as your knowledge and confidence develop, giving you increasing exposure to live projects and technical work.\nYou’ll gain experience using industry-standard engineering, design and modelling software, as well as digital engineering and BIM tools, depending on project requirements.\nYour work may include:\nAssisting with the preparation of engineering drawings, plans, models and supporting documentation.\nSupporting the design and development of port, harbour, marine and waterfront infrastructure.\nAssisting with the preparation of technical calculations, specifications and design information.\nHelping to collect, analyse and interpret site, survey and engineering data.\nSupporting the assessment and development of solutions for existing and new maritime infrastructure.\nParticipating in site visits, surveys and inspections to gather information and understand existing conditions.\nAssisting with technical reports, presentations and other project deliverables.\nWorking collaboratively with engineers, designers and other technical professionals across multidisciplinary project teams.\nSupporting project administration and maintaining accurate project records.\nDeveloping your understanding of relevant engineering standards, guidance, legislation and industry best practice.\nAs you progress through your apprenticeship, you’ll be encouraged to take on greater responsibility and contribute more independently to project tasks and technical deliverables.\nYou may also have opportunities to work alongside other engineering disciplines, providing exposure to a broad range of infrastructure and development projects.\n This role is ideal for school leavers with GCSEs, A-Levels or equivalent qualifications who can demonstrate:\nThree A-Levels (or equivalent, such as a BTEC Level 3 in Civil Engineering), including Mathematics and a physical science at grade C or above, where required for the Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship.\nAn interest in civil, structural, coastal, marine or ports engineering and a desire to build a career in the industry.\nAn aptitude for technical software, engineering design and drawing, with an interest in CAD, 3D modelling or BIM.\nBasic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.\nAn interest in infrastructure, sustainability, resilience and the development of the built environment.\nStrong attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving.\nGood written and verbal communication skills.\nAbility to work effectively as part of a team and demonstrate initiative when working independently.\nEnthusiasm, adaptability and a willingness to learn and take on new challenges.\nCommitment to continuous learning and professional development.\nA creative and practical approach to problem-solving.\n Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible since CVs will be reviewed, and candidates selected on a rolling recruitment basis for either immediate or advanced offer start. \nPlease include a covering letter with your application and provide all predicted and/or obtained academic grades and details of the dates you are able to work to/from and well as locations you would be interested in. \nYou must have the right to work in the UK. \nAt AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.\nAbout AECOM\nAECOM 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. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.\nFreedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity\nYou 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.\nYou will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.\nAECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together - your growth and success are ours too.\nJoin us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.\nWe 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. 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