Graduate Civil Engineer

Amey Lg Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer to join their Highways Practice in Birmingham. This role involves supporting a team to deliver various engineering projects, conducting numerical analysis, and preparing technical reports. Ideal candidates should have a Civil/Structural Engineering degree with a minimum 2:1 grade and a proactive attitude. The position offers flexible working arrangements and comprehensive career development opportunities.

Benefits

24 days leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Comprehensive training opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Access to retail discounts and services

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering with a minimum grade of 2:1.
• Valid UK driving license.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support a team of engineers on various schemes.
• Develop innovative solutions for technical capabilities.
• Prepare technical reports and proposals.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Proactive attitude

Education

Civil/Structural Engineering Degree (2:1 or above)

Job description

Overview

Shape tomorrow’s world with Amey

Amey Consulting operates in the engineering consultancy sector, providing high quality consultancy services in rail, highways, power, asset management, environmental, sustainability and geotechnical. We work with long-term clients such as National Highways and Network Rail, acting as partners in your journey towards a more efficient, resilient, and sustainable future.

About the Team

We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Engineer to join our Civils Practice within the Highways Business, a unit that brings together expertise across civil engineering, drainage, and pavements. Amey Consulting is a Design Partner to National Highways for the £3.6bn Scheme Delivery Framework (SDF) to procure design and construction services across the Strategic Road Network. We also work with government departments and local authorities across the UK to shape, maintain and refurbish critical infrastructure, including major highways projects such as:

• £1.5B A66 Northern Trans-Pennine project
• Belfast Rapid Transit (Glider)
• Liverpool City Centre Connectivity scheme

We have a strong track record of producing quality, sustainable designs with a committed workload across the UK for clients such as National Highways, Transport Scotland, South Wales Trunk Road Agent, and the Department for Infrastructure.

What you’ll be doing

As a Graduate Civil Engineer within our Highways Practice, you will support a team of engineers to deliver a portfolio of schemes for clients. You will work alongside the team to:

• Develop innovative solutions to enhance inspection and technical capabilities
• Prepare or contribute to technical reports, proposals, and client presentations
• Undertake numerical analysis and calculations to determine structural load carrying capacity
• Propose strengthening and maintenance options
• Deliver robust structural assessments to support safe, efficient, and optimal management of assets
• 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 performance
• Collaborate with geotechnical, environmental, and transport engineers
• Support drainage engineering projects for national and local highways clients
• Model and analyse hydraulic performance of drainage systems (Causeway FLOW)

Why join Amey?

We recognise that our biggest asset is our people. We offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support to help you thrive at work and at home. Our benefits are designed to support you throughout life’s ups and downs.

• Career Growth: Structured learning and development with mentoring during the Graduate programme
• Training Opportunities: Comprehensive training for personal and professional development
• Holidays: 24 days leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy more
• Pension: Generous pension scheme, with additional contributions from Amey
• Flexible working: Hybrid, part-time and flexible patterns open for discussion
• Flexible benefits: Insurance, Cycle2Work, gym discounts and more
• Exclusive Discounts: Access to retailer discounts and services
• Community Involvement: 2 days per year to volunteer for a charity
• Affinity Networks: Supportive networks for diverse communities within Amey

What we look for

We are seeking individuals who communicate clearly, work well in a team, and are eager to learn. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, proactive, professional and demonstrate integrity. To be considered for the programme, we require the following:

• Civil/ Structural Engineering Degree with a grade of 2:1 or above
• A full UK driving licence
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• A proactive attitude and willingness to take on new challenges

Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion

At Amey we evolve how we work to reflect the needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine. As a disability confident leader, we guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.