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Summer Placement - Civil Engineering

On-site in Motherwell·Added 5 days ago (last checked 8 Oct)

Amey

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Overview

Job details

  • From £26,582 a year

    Gross, as stated in the ad.

Requirements

  • Work on-site in Motherwell

    No relocation package mentioned.

Benefits

  • 24 days holiday + bank holidays

    Paid annual leave, per the ad.

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Currently studying a Civil/ Structural Engineering Degree
  • A Full UK driving License

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Summer Placement - Civil Engineering
Starting Salary: £26,582.20 (Pro Rata)
Location: Motherwell or Edinburgh
Working hours per week: 40 Monday - Friday
Start date: June/ July 2027

The role

Shape tomorrow's world with Amey
At Amey, we're passionate about creating a better future through infrastructure. Our Consulting team partners with organisations such as Transport Scotland, National Highways and Network Rail to deliver engineering, environmental and sustainability solutions that improve how people live, work and travel across the UK.

From nationally significant programmes worth millions of pounds to local projects that improve everyday journeys and environments, our work makes a real difference. As a summer placement student, you'll gain experience in some of the largest highway projects in Scotland from day one, developing practical skills, learning from industry experts and helping shape the future of the UK's infrastructure.

What you'll do

As a Summer Placement Student within our Highways & Transportation Practice, you will gain experience whilst supporting a Team of Engineers to deliver a portfolio of schemes for Clients.

You will work alongside the team to:

  • Contribute to technical reports, design proposals, and client presentations;
  • Support the delivery of engineering projects for national and local highways;
  • Contribute to asset management strategies and lifecycle planning;
  • Use industry-standard software and tools to model and analyse options/performance;
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including structural, geotechnical, environmental, and transport engineers;
  • Develop innovative solutions and designs that comply with industry standards and guidelines;
  • You will use your engineering knowledge and skills to deliver robust designs, which will enable clients to continue the safe, efficient, and optimal management of their assets.



To be considered for the opportunity, you'll need to meet the following requirements:

What you'll be doing


Why join Amey?
At Amey, we recognise that our biggest asset is our people. That's why when you join us, we offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life's ups and downs. It's the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers. Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life.

  • Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 24 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the flexibility to buy additional leave to suit your lifestyle. (Pro Rata)
  • Flexible Working: We understand that everyone works differently. That's why we can provide flexible working options, helping you achieve a healthy work-life balance.
  • Flexible Benefits: Tailor your benefits package to what matters most to you
  • Discounts: Save on everyday spending with access to hundreds of discounts from leading retailers, travel providers, healthcare services and more.
  • Inclusive Networks: Join our Affinity Networks, where colleagues come together to connect, support and celebrate diverse communities across Amey.

What we're looking for
We're looking for enthusiastic individuals with a willingness to learn, a positive attitude and a genuine interest in building a career in engineering and infrastructure. You'll enjoy working with others, communicating your ideas and taking on new challenges while learning from experienced professionals.

You don't need years of experience to join us - we're looking for people with potential. If you're curious, motivated and keen to learn, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today

***We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible***

Hiring process

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  1. Application

  2. Psychometric testing

    Not every role

    Used where the role requires it.

  3. Competency-based interview

    The Resourcing team briefs you beforehand.

  4. Assessment centre

    Not every role

    Used where the role requires it.

  • No fixed timeframe for the selection process.
  • Feedback is available to every candidate who attends an interview.
  • Interview travel expenses are not reimbursed.

About Amey

Industry
Infrastructure Engineering
Headquarters
Birmingham, UK
Website
amey.co.uk

In their own words

About the company & team

About the Team
We have an exciting opportunity for a Summer Placement Student to join our Highways & Transportation Practice which sits within our Engineering Business, a unit that brings together expertise across civil engineering, drainage, pavements and aviation.
Amey work with and alongside key government departments and local authorities across all regions of the UK to help shape, maintain and refurbish critical national and community infrastructure, as well as designing major highway projects.

We have a strong track record of producing quality, sustainable designs. With a strong presence and committed workload in all parts of the UK, we can offer varying workload for clients such as; National Highways, Transport Scotland, South Wales Trunk Road Agent, Department for Infrastructure (NI), among others.

Additional information

At Amey we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.

As a disability confident leader, we're proud to guarantee 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 support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.

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