Business Improvement Graduate

Amey Lg Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a Business Improvement Graduate to join their Complex Facilities Division. This program combines office and remote work while providing significant support for professional development. The role involves analyzing processes, supporting project delivery, and championing continuous improvement efforts. Applicants should hold a relevant degree and have strong interpersonal skills. This opportunity promises career growth and a permanent position upon completion of the program.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary with yearly reviews

Flexible working practices, including hybrid options

Comprehensive training and leadership programs

At least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Customizable benefits through flexible options

Access to discounts from leading retailers

Two social impact days for volunteering

Family-friendly policies

Membership of Affinity Networks

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum 2:1 degree in a relevant discipline such as Business, Construction, or Engineering.
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Possess an analytical mindset with a keen attention to detail.
• Exhibit a proactive attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve processes by identifying inefficiencies and recommending solutions.
• Support project delivery, including planning and stakeholder engagement.
• Monitor and report performance with dashboards and KPI tracking.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives and promote best practices.
• Assist with transformation programs using Lean methodologies.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Analytical mindset with attention to detail

Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Proactive, can-do attitude

Education

Minimum 2:1 degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Business, Construction, or Engineering)

Job description

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Business Improvement Graduate to join Amey Complex Facilities Division.

The salary is £28,500 per annum

Positions Available: 2

Location - You will be local to North West, Midlands, Yorkshire or South Wales.

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, combining office‑based days with home working. You will also be required to travel to operational sites for meetings.

Start date: September 2026

Our 2-year Graduate programme at Amey will challenge and inspire you to reach your full potential and build your career with a guaranteed permanent position for you to transition into once you have finished. Throughout your Graduate programme, you will receive first‑class mentoring and a structured learning and development programme to enable your professional and personal development. We’ll also support and pay towards a relevant professional qualification.

We are seeking a motivated and ambitious graduate to join our Complex Facilities Graduate Programme, designed to develop the next generation of leaders in our business.

Purpose of the Role

As a Graduate Business Improvement Graduate, you will support initiatives that improve operational efficiency, enhance service delivery, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Working with teams and stakeholders, you’ll help identify opportunities, implement changes, and measure impact across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse and improve processes: Collect data, identify inefficiencies, and recommend practical solutions aligned with business goals.
• Support project delivery: Assist in planning and implementing improvement projects, including workshops and stakeholder engagement.
• Monitor and report performance: Develop dashboards, track KPIs, and prepare reports to demonstrate progress and outcomes.
• Champion continuous improvement: Promote innovation and best practices, contributing ideas that drive operational excellence.
• Assist with transformation programmes: Support contract mobilisation and change initiatives using Lean or similar methodologies.

What you will bring

• Minimum 2:1 degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Business, Construction or Engineering)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• A proactive, can‑do attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.

At Amey, we work on long‑term stable contracts so you can plan a long‑term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People which underscores our commitment to supporting our people across every part of our organisation, enabling them to shine. Whether you are starting your career, returning to the workplace or can bring your professional expertise and skills, there is a place for you here.

Our benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.

• Remuneration - Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions
• Career Growth - Throughout your development, you’ll have regular career conversations to help you reflect on your interests and strengths, so you can explore different disciplines and decide where you’d like to specialise at the end of the programme.
• Training Opportunities - Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programs tailored to your personal growth.
• Holidays - Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further days.
• Pension - Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey
• Flexible working - We offer a range of flexible working practices, including hybrid, part‑time and flexible working patterns. With our network of offices across the UK, we are open to discussing working options that match your needs, with the flexibility to change how you work as your life evolves
• Flexible benefits – Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.
• Exclusive Discounts - Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
• Give Back to community - Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities
• Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant
• Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey

About Amey

We are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations, and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.

Our purpose is to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.

Every day our teams across the UK and internationally do truly important work shaping some of the most complex environments that impact generations to come.

To find out more visit our website

amey.co.uk/careers

Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion

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 [e-mail] 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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We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible.