Summer Placement

Start Date - 5th May 2025
Location – Motherwell

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

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 and transportation and civil design projects with Transport Scotland, Local Authorities and established Contractors across the country including the UK’s first carbon neutral road improvement project in Cumbria as well as overhead gantry signage on the M25, improving safety on the A66 with the design and installation of a 42m bridge, M6 Junction 19 improvements whilst ensuring the UK’s Highways network continues to operate

The Placement Programme

Our 12 week placements are designed for students currently pursuing a degree and seeking practical work experience. During your placement:

• •    Assist in creating technically robust engineering solutions.
  •    Gain practical experience supporting the preparation and checking of designs, calculations, drawings, and documentation.
  •    Contribute to delivering high-quality, cost-effective, and timely project outcomes.
  •    Benefit from guidance and mentorship from industry-leading experts.

You’ll have a dedicated ‘buddy’ and mentor to guide you, helping you settle into your role and develop the skills and knowledge needed to succeed.

Where Could This lead?

While this placement offers valuable experience, it’s also a pathway to future opportunities at Amey Consulting, setting the stage for potential career growth within our organisation.

What we need from you

Minimum requirements:

• Able to start the placement on 5th May 2025.
• Commitment to complete the placement for the duration.
• Currently studying towards a degree in a related subject.

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.

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