Social Value Graduate Glasgow, Birmingham, Leeds or London-Aldgate Start May 2026 onwards

About our Team - Strategy & Growth

The Social Value team within Strategy & Growth supports our clients business lines and market sectors deliver impactful social environmental and economic value. With strategic planning client relationships and market insight we play a central role enabling sustainable profitable growth across all business lines and market sectors. We are intentional responsible and strategic supporting key growth sectors pursuits and work winning and client delivery aligned to our Sustainable Legacies strategy.

Were looking for a passionate and motivated graduate to join the Social Value team within our Strategy & Growth function at AECOM at either our Birmingham Glasgow Leeds or London offices.

You will support the delivery of our social value strategy across our business. You will work collaboratively across our offices and teams community and education partners and local communities to drive positive outcomes and track progress toward our social value objectives.

Does this sound like something you can do and do well If so read on

Heres what youll do

• Support the development of social value delivery plans for regional teams co-creating and supporting social value programmes that contribute to our Social Value Strategy.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify key areas for social impact aligned to our clients aims and objectives.
• Develop and maintain relationships with our external partners and third sector organisations.
• Support the development of resources to enable the AECOM workforce to deliver social value programmes for example resource packs materials and partnerships for educational engagement programmes. Engage and upskill employees through training and guidance resources and managing our Social Value intranet site.
• Manage our corporate social value policies and process including social value hours usage workplace giving programme external social value requests.
• Collate analyse and report social value data. Generate regular reports and case studies on social impact performance for internal and external stakeholders.
• Work with the Strategy & Growth team to manage budget requests track expenditure and engage with suppliers.
• Stay informed about best practices emerging trends and regulatory requirements related to social value corporate social responsibility and sustainability.

Enjoy the Perks 

At AECOM youll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle technical practice networks AECOM University and volunteering days. 

Here is what you will get from us! 

On the job support and learning 

When a graduate starts at AECOM we pair them with a senior member of the team who will guide and mentor them through their initial period working on live projects and business development tasks to support with any technical queries

Graduate Development Programme 

Our 2-year graduate ADVANCE programme is designed to help you build your career in AECOM. You will attend several instructor-led training sessions where you will meet and hear from people across the business and take part in a series of interactive activities to equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in your role. Alongside the instructor-led elements of the ADVANCE programme you will also engage with an online curriculum via AECOM University and can join the ADV ANCE webinar series. We will provide you with all the support and tools you need to achieve your professional development ambitions which may include Chartership with the relevant international professional bodies i.e. The Institute of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (ICRS) or The Institute for Social Value (ISV). 

We have more than 750 graduates on our programmes across the UK and Ireland from more than 40 different disciplines each making a tangible difference to the environment in which we live and work. 

See our digital early careers e-brochurehere 

Qualifications :

Ready to push the limits of whats possible

Heres what were looking for:

• You hold a Degree or a Masters in a relevant subject (for instance: Social Science Geography Sustainability preferred but not essential.  Relevant experience in this or similar roles would be advantageous.
• A passion for delivering positive outcomes for the community: A demonstrated interest in delivering positive social impact sustainability social justice or community development.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to articulate the benefits of social value to internal and external partners. You will be able to present information clearly and effectively to a wide range of stakeholders.
• You have proven organisational skills and attention to detail- evidence of an organised approach to task/project management - Ability to structure & prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the team as a whole with the ability to manage multiple projects and respond to requests.
• Digital & Analytical Skills: Able to understand and analyze data and measure the impact of initiatives. You have strong skills in Microsoft Office (specifically Word Excel PowerPoint) and digital literacy.
• Problem solving including bringing new ideas and innovation to the team.
• Youre proactive and ambitious work well both alone and in a team and can bring about new ideas on engagement. You use your initiative to undertake tasks efficiently and independently.
• Youre willing to work flexibly and travel when required to meet with clients and project teams.

We celebrate diversity including neurodiversity and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process please contact us at

At AECOM we value everyones unique contributions and perspectives. If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us we would be delighted to hear from you!

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.

You must have permanent right to work in the UK as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

A full driving licence would be beneficial as the role may occasionally involve travel however this is no essential. 

See our first digital early careers e-brochure here

About AECOM

AECOM is the worlds 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 $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at 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 youre 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. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll 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 persons potential and well help you reach yours.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address   if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

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

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time