Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At 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.

There 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 over 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.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

Join AECOM's 2024 Graduate Program

Are you a passionate graduate with a keen interest in urban planning and sustainable development? AECOM invites you to apply for the role of Graduate Urban Planner within our innovative Urbanism + Planning team. This opportunity is part of our exclusive 2024 Graduate Program, offering you the chance to collaborate with experienced planners on transformative urban projects.

About the Role: As a Graduate Urban Planner at AECOM, you will be at the forefront of shaping vibrant and sustainable cities. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting planning concepts and operations, completing basic applications under the guidance of senior planners.
• Contributing to research-based tasks, ensuring the quality of output aligns with local office standards.
• Developing an understanding of client and authority Planning Portals and Policy systems.
• Assisting in report production and project management tasks, including preparation of Project Management Plans (PMPs) and drafting Meeting Minutes (MoMs).
• Analyzing project briefs and sites, collaborating with peers to develop comprehensive site reviews and recommendations.
• Conducting planning history research and site visits, describing key constraints and opportunities under the supervision of senior planners.
• Collecting, comprehending, and representing Zoning Regulations, local regulatory frameworks, and urban design guidelines in the operating regions.
• Contributing to maintaining an updated planning library with relevant standards, regulations, and guidelines.
• Contributing to the planning benchmarks library by bringing in the latest trends and innovative ideas in systems, processes, governance, policy, and strategies.

What We're Looking For: We are seeking enthusiastic graduates who are:

• Passionate about urban planning and creating livable, resilient communities.
• Interested in sustainable development and innovative urban design solutions.
• Possess strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communicators and team players who thrive in collaborative environments.

Your Development Journey: Throughout the graduate program, you will:

• Receive comprehensive training and mentorship from experienced urban planners.
• Gain exposure to diverse planning projects and tasks, from concept development to implementation.
• Develop technical skills in urban design, land use planning, and policy analysis.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to deliver impactful planning solutions.
• Engage in professional development opportunities to expand your knowledge and expertise in urban planning.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning from an accredited University
2. Candidates must be recent graduates, having graduated within the last 24 months or no later than September 2024, to be eligible for AECOM's Graduate Program.
3. Successful applicants must have achieved a minimum GPA of 3.3 or 2:1 (or equivalent) and above.
4. If you hold a Master’s Degree, it should have started within 12 months of completing your Bachelor’s Degree to ensure continuous education and meet program requirements.
5. Candidates with more than 1 year of postgraduate work experience are not eligible for the program and are encouraged to apply for our professional-level roles instead.

Additional Information

Recruitment Timeline:

• Applications open: May 13th, 2024
• Applications close: May 31st, 2024
• Review of CVs, phone screening, and technical interviews: June and July 2024
• Mobilization & visa processing: August 2024
• Start Date: September / October 2024
• Program Orientation: November 2024 (This includes an induction and meet-and-greet for the entire graduate cohort from all our offices in the ME).

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. 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 $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You 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.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – 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.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join 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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.