Job Description

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.

Join AECOM's 2024 Graduate Program!


This year's Graduate Program presents an exciting opportunity for a motivated Graduate Architect to join our Architecture & Interior Design team in Abu Dhabi. This role offers recent graduates with an architectural background the chance to gain valuable experience in a distinguished multinational company and contribute to iconic projects in the region.

Role Overview


As a Graduate Architect, you will collaborate with senior team members on diverse projects across all design and construction stages. You will play a vital role from day one, contributing to important and challenging projects. Your tasks will vary daily, requiring problem-solving skills and technical expertise. Responsibilities include conceptual design preparation, design development, technical delivery, and contributing to "Design Excellence" in project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing conceptual design work and project presentations.
• Support design development of project proposals and feasibility studies.
• Contribute to technical delivery, including working drawings, specifications, and contract documentation.
• Enhance "Design Excellence" through qualified project delivery.
• Prepare and present plans to governing and permitting authorities for land use, zoning, and permit approvals.
• Carry out assignments independently in alignment with project objectives and professional standards.



Qualifications Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering.
• 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.
• Successful applicants must have achieved a minimum GPA of 2.7 or 2:1 (or equivalent) and above.
• As part of AECOM's commitment to Emiratisation and in compliance with UAE labour law, only UAE Nationals with a family book will be considered for this role.

Desirable Criteria:

• Preferably pursuing or having obtained RIBA Part 3 / Registered Architect status.
• Strong spatial and technical abilities with excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Proficient in both hand drawing and computer graphics.
• Sound knowledge of AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with BIM, Revit, and InDesign is advantageous.



Additional Information 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.