Graduate Civil Engineer

Start Date – 1st September           

Location – Edinburgh

Shape tomorrow’s world with Amey

Amey has a bold new vision for the future, establishing us as an energy transition engineering and consultancy business with contracting execution capability. We are developing new service capabilities and expanding into new markets, with consulting at the forefront of this vision.

Amey Consulting stands as a beacon of engineering excellence in the UK, committed to inspiring change and enhancing the nation’s critical infrastructure. Join us to create a lasting, sustainable impact on society and future generations.

Why Choose Amey?

• Real Responsibilities: Dive into challenging projects from day one, working alongside experienced engineers on cutting-edge infrastructure designs.
• Career Development: Tailored career paths that grow with you, supported by mentors and a strong peer network.
• Generous Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, pension scheme, minimum 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, and flexible benefits like cycle-to-work and gym membership.
• Social Impact: Two Social Impact Days annually for volunteering and opportunities to support community initiatives.
• Wellbeing Focus: Access to mental health support, a 24/7 helpline, and wellbeing resources because your health matters.
• Modern Perks: Discounts on shopping, healthcare benefits, and more through our online voucher portal.

The Team and Role
 

Our Consulting Highways teams impact the journeys of millions across the UK, by working in partnership with a range of clients on both major design projects and local network improvements. Transport Scotland have awarded Amey the North East Trunk Road Network Management Contract. And the South West Trunk Road Network Management Contract. You will assist the design of some of the largest civil engineering and associated infrastructure projects in Scotland. With a cumulative value in-excess of £1bn these long-term contracts provide excellent opportunities for technical, engineering and professional design staff at all stages in their careers to be involved in some of the most exciting and challenging engineering projects.

In addition to these long term contracts we also have a diverse portfolio of major roads, bridges, transportation and civil design projects with Transport Scotland, Local Authorities and established Contractors across the country.  These include the Perth Eco Innovation Park (Perth West) as well as active travel schemes throughout Scotland, the design of major road infrastructure schemes, including Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland and Clyde Waterfront & Renfrew Riverside, these schemes are developed to deliver growth. Improving safety on the trunk road network with the design and installation of a Strategic Road Safety improvements whilst ensuring the UK’s Highways network continues to operate.

As a Graduate, you will work alongside the team to:

• Undertake any work of a technical nature that falls within ability and competence.
• Prepare design calculations drawing and documents.
• Carry out site visits, surveys, inspections, and supervise sub-contractors.
• Prepare feasibility studies, inspection, assessment, and technical reports ensuring compliance with Amey procedures.
• Keep up to date with industry best practice and apply this within a team environment.

The Graduate Programme

Our Graduate Programme is aligned with our Leadership Behavioural Framework, covering the five competencies identified by the business as core to cultivating a cohort of future-focused, high-performing consultants, engineers, and leaders. The role is on a rotational basis, meaning you'll cover a variety of areas depending on business needs and your interests. This could include working within structural projects, structure inspections, geotechnical, strategic road safety or transport project, giving you extensive exposure across the business.

Throughout the two-year programme, you will receive technical development relevant to your role, alongside personal development that supports you in acquiring essential consultancy skills for success. You’ll gain hands-on experience and collaborate with industry experts who value your unique perspectives. A 'buddy' and a mentor will be assigned to help you settle into your role and develop the necessary skills and knowledge.

Where Could This lead?

Our Graduate Programme is designed to be rewarding, nurturing your professional development and personal growth. Sean Griffin, a current Graduate, shares:

“Over the past year as a graduate, it has been both a challenging and rewarding journey. I am looking forward to my future with Amey as my skills and knowledge develop throughout my career.”

On successful completion, you’ll progress to an Assistant Consultant role within Amey Consulting, launching your career in data analytics and infrastructure.

What We Need From You

Minimum requirements:

• BSc/BEng Civil Engineering degree (minimum 2:1) 
• Excellent communication skills.
• Enjoy working in a team environment, sharing ideas, and collaborating with colleagues.
• Confidence to work under pressure with the ability to prioritise and plan effectively.

Application Guidance

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview, if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.

Apply today – We are excited to hear from you!  We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date should we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.