United Kingdom

Here’s how we are delivering a better world in the UK

AECOM in the UK is an exciting place to be. We are delivering some of the country’s most ambitious projects across rail, aviation, energy, buildings, places, water, defence, data centres and environment. 

Many of these are household names—Manchester’s Metrolink tram network, Thames Tideway Tunnel, Crossrail, Heathrow, and the restoration of the Elizabeth Tower (home to Big Ben), one the UK’s most treasured landmarks. 

Infrastructure that creates opportunities for everyone 

Our people share a mission: to deliver a world where infrastructure creates opportunities for everyone.  

A prime example is our role on the Northumberland Line, where the reintroduction of passenger services on a former freight-only railway is generating £1.50 of economic benefit for every pound spent.  

Alongside creating sustainable communities where people genuinely want to live, work and spend time such as the visionary post-Olympics regeneration of London’s East End, we are pioneering next-generation education and healthcare facilities. Notable projects include the new maternity hospital in Belfast, the Clatterbridge Cancer Centre in Liverpool, and the state-of-the-art campus at UCL East in Stratford. 

Trusted to partner on national and local priorities 

We play a vital role in delivering national priorities. That includes strengthening national security by modernising defence estates to accelerating the UK’s energy transition by decarbonising assets and supporting energy stability through our work in nuclear, heat networks, renewables and storage.  

As partners on the Great Grid Upgrade—the most extensive overhaul of the electricity grid in generations—we are supporting the shift to a cleaner, more resilient energy future. 

We are the UK’s leading environmental consultancy, recognised for our expertise in Development Consent Orders (DCOs), ensuring the country’s most significant infrastructure projects leave a lasting legacy. 

As devolution deals shape the future and projects grow in complexity, we see an increasing demand for the private sector to act as an integrator—bringing together stakeholders, supporting collaboration, and providing expert advice from business case development to programme management and beyond.   

Tackling the climate emergency

Guided by our Sustainable Legacies strategy and digital innovation, we’re helping to build infrastructure that’s not only sustainable, but also accessible and resilient. 

We are safeguarding water by applying engineering expertise, digital delivery, and sustainability to transform ageing infrastructure. Across the UK, we are using AI-driven flood risk protection techniques to safeguard communities. 

Our commitment to nature-positive development is reflected in our partnership with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), where we co-developed a playbook ensuring infrastructure works in harmony with nature. In Scotland, we co-created the Natural Capital Laboratory, pioneering new approaches to rewilding. 

Additionally, our ScopeX carbon reduction framework helps built environment clients cut emissions—driving real change for a more sustainable future. 

What we do 

As planners, designers, engineers, scientists and project managers, we bring together diverse perspectives and trusted expertise from across the globe to solve urgent, complex challenges for our clients.  We provide support through the entire lifecycle, from strategy and advisory to design and construction through to operations and asset management.  

Digital is part of who we are, helping us solve ongoing challenges in smarter, faster ways. 

Our reputation as a trusted partner stems from our ability to act as an integrator on critical infrastructure projects and programmes, our technical excellence, and the strong relationships we build with clients. 

Why work for AECOM in the UK? 

Join our team of over 6,500 professionals and become part of a global community where your skills and ambition help deliver projects that create tangible impact. 

Through our Freedom to Grow initiative, we offer flexible working, alongside 16 social value hours per year, allowing employees to give back to their communities. 

Technical excellence and career growth go hand in hand at AECOM. Through our practice networks and learning academies, you’ll have access to the support and knowledge needed to thrive. 

We’re also proud to be recognised as one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2024, with dedicated employee resource groups that champion diversity across our workplace. 

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