Summer Placement – Belfast

Company DescriptionWork 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 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. We’re one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description We have an exciting opportunity for a Planning student to join our Transport Planning team in Belfast for a Summer Placement. As part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, you will support planning and appraisal across a range of transport projects—from active travel initiatives to major rail and road infrastructure. Our transport planners work closely with engineers, economists, town planners, and other specialists to deliver practical, real-world solutions. You’ll gain valuable insight into how appraisal supports decision-making on major infrastructure and public investment projects. Our Belfast team is part of a wider Transportation Consulting group across the UK and Ireland, giving you exposure to a diverse range of high-profile projects. This placement is ideal for a motivated and curious individual who is keen to apply their academic knowledge to real-world challenges, develop technical skills, and gain hands-on experience in a professional environment. You’ll be supported throughout your placement with guidance from experienced colleagues and opportunities to learn and grow. During your placement, you may: Assist with data collection and analysisSupport the development and review of transportation modelsHelp prepare infrastructure proposals and business casesContribute to reports, presentations, and project documentationAttend team meetings and workshops with colleagues across different disciplines Qualifications Currently studying towards a degree in Transport Planning or a related subject (e.g. Town Planning, Geography, Mathematics)Interest in transport and infrastructure projectsSome understanding of economic principles (e.g. cost-benefit analysis)Strong Microsoft Office skills (particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)Good communication skills, both written and verbalEnthusiastic, proactive, and willing to learnStrong attention to detail and problem-solving skillsAble to work both independently and as part of a team Additional Information 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.Please 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.You must have the right to work in the UK. About 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 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, 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. 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. ReqID: REF53444H Business Line: Transportation Business Group: DCS Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India Career Area: Engineering Work Location Model: Hybrid…