Gain unique experience with AECOM placements at Meridian Water

Two fantastic work placements are available to apply for through Meridian Water’s partners AECOM, who are helping to deliver infrastructure at the site.

The placements on offer are a Construction Project Management Summer Placement and an Urban Design Work Placement.

The successful applicants will have the rare opportunity to work in the AECOM London office on one of London’s largest regeneration projects, Meridian Water.

AECOM are receiving applications now, make sure you don’t miss out and explore the opportunities below.

Construction Project Management Summer Placement (age 18+)

Job Description

AECOM is one of the world’s largest infrastructure consultancies. We provide a range of professional services to help our clients design, construct and operate their projects, such as engineering, environmental planning, and project management. The HQ of our UK operations is our London Aldgate office.

AECOM has been appointed by Enfield Council to provide project management and technical assurance services on the Meridian Water Strategic Infrastructure Works contract. The Meridian Water Regeneration Project is a major regeneration project in Edmonton which will provide new homes, jobs and community facilities. The Meridian Water Strategic Infrastructure Works involves the delivery of strategic utility services, highways, demolition and construction works, earthworks, land remediation, and bridges infrastructure.

AECOM is pleased to offer a series of placements to work within our project management consultancy team over summer 2025. We are seeking individuals to be integrated into the project management / cost management team at AECOM and to assist with tasks related to the Meridian Water SIW contract, working under the close supervision of senior colleagues.

Your placement will:

• Provide you with broad exposure to the Programme, Project & Cost Consultancy practice area
• Develop your technical skills and knowledge, and your knowledge of the industry as a whole
• Develop your behavioural skills and learn the AECOM culture

Duration, Schedule and Location

Summer placements will be up to six weeks in duration (shorter placements are also possible, if preferred), five days a week for eight hours per day. Placement students will spend 2-3 days per week on the Meridian Water site in Enfield and the rest in the AECOM London Aldgate office.

Although the placement will be unpaid, AECOM will cover travel expenses to and from home to the London Aldgate office and the Meridian Water site. Individuals will be provided with a laptop for the duration of their placement.

Typical Project Management Duties

Placement students are likely to gain exposure on some of the duties outlined below, however, this will be dependent on the stage of the project they are working on:

• Co-ordinating and minuting construction progress meeting, including monitoring consultant meetings
• Supporting with AECOM’s role as the Employers Agent or Contract Administrator under the Contract
• Manage the change control process
• Manage the risk management process
• Co-ordinate and manage inspections by the consultants of the design and construction of the works
• Monitoring construction progress
• Reporting to the Client on a regular basis

Health and Safety

Placement students must be aged 18 or over at commencement of the placement to comply with health and safety requirements on site.

Individuals will be covered by AECOM third party insurance.

Qualifications

Please include a covering letter with your application explaining why you would like to take up the placement and providing all predicted and/or obtained academic grades.

No relevant experience is necessary. The position is ideally suited to pre-university school leavers at A-Level standard (or equivalent) who can demonstrate minimum of grade 4 in Maths & English GCSE (or equivalent), or to university students on a relevant course who would like to gain industry experience.

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 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected] and [email protected]

Masterplanning/Urban Design Work Placement

Job Description

AECOM is one of the world’s largest infrastructure consultancies. We provide a range of professional services to help our clients design, construct and operate their projects, such as engineering, environmental planning, and project management. The HQ of our UK operations is our London Aldgate office.

AECOM has been appointed by Enfield Council to provide masterplanning, engineering, environmental and associated consultancy services on the Meridian Water project. The Meridian Water Regeneration Project is a major regeneration project in Edmonton which will provide new homes, jobs and community facilities.

AECOM is pleased to offer two week-long placements to work within our Masterplanning and Urban Design team. We are seeking individuals to be integrated into the team at AECOM and to assist with tasks related to the Meridian Water contract and to other commissions, working under the close supervision of senior colleagues.

Your placement will:

• Provide you with broad exposure to the Urban Advisory, Masterplanning and Urban Design practice area
• Develop your technical skills and knowledge, and your knowledge of the industry as a whole
• Develop your behavioural skills and learn the AECOM culture
• Gain feedback at the end of your placement to grow and develop.
• Provide first-hand experience of working in a professional design and masterplanning environment
• Develop an understanding of the urban design and masterplanning process from concept to delivery
• Expose to live and past projects through team briefings, presentations, and desk-based research
• Provide an opportunity to develop key skills in drawing, analysis, research, teamwork and communication
• Provide mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals

 Duration, Schedule and Location

Placements will be for one week in duration, for five days, with hours of 09:30 to 16:30. Placement students will be based at the AECOM London Aldgate office. Placements will be unpaid, however costs for travel from home to the office and for lunch will be reimbursed. Individuals will be provided with a laptop for the duration of their placement.

Typical Responsibilities

Placement students are likely to gain exposure on some of the duties outlined below, however, this will be dependent on the project and the project stage they are working on:

• Develop design solutions and strategies for a range of projects potentially encompassing residential, mixed use, commercial and industrial masterplanning commissions;
• Contribute to and minute progress meetings.
• Support the team with basic research tasks (e.g. site/context analysis, precedent studies)
• Contribute to idea generation during design workshops and reviews
• Assist in preparing visual materials such as diagrams, maps, and sketches (hand-drawn or digital depending on your skills)
• Participate in team meetings, design reviews, and learning sessions

Qualifications

Please include a covering letter with your application explaining why you would like to take up the placement and providing all predicted and/or obtained academic grades.

No relevant experience is necessary. The position is ideally suited to candidates who can demonstrate an interest in masterplanning, urban design and the built environment, a positive attitude, and a minimum of grade 4 in Maths & English GCSE (or equivalent), or to university students on a relevant course who would like to gain industry experience.

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 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected] and [email protected] with your availability. Dates for the placements are flexible but they are likely to take place between May and August 2025.