Civil Engineer Summer Placement

Join our supportive and inclusive community in CAFA working on diverse projects that make a real positive impact across the UK. As part of our Structures Assessment Team based in Crawley, York, Liverpool or Cardiff, you’ll have the opportunity to be part of a national team that undertakes the structural assessment and inspections of a wide variety of railway structures, from bridges carrying trains over roads and waterways, to highway and footbridges crossing the railway, as well as station canopies and train sheds. These structures are part of the heritage of our country, and we need to ensure that they are safe to meet today’s needs as well as tomorrow’s.

What you will do:

• Undertake numerical analysis and assessment calculations to determine the structural load carrying capacity of a variety of structures
• Proposing strengthening and maintenance options
• Planning and undertaking bridge inspections to confirm structural details and condition
• Developing innovative solutions to enhance inspection and technical capabilities
• Prepare technical drawings and reports.

What you will bring:

• Currently studying for a degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Full UK driving licence, or working towards obtaining one.
• Personal Track Safety (PTS) requirement.

Behavioural competencies

• Apply all safety requirements when carrying out work.
• Proactive attitude towards learning and development, with progression towards professional status.
• Enthusiasm for being part of a high-performing team and a drive for success.
• Team player.
• Good communicator.
• Respect for everyone.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible for consideration, due to the nature of the work associated with this account. Successful applicants will be required to undergo random drug and alcohol testing.

Benefits

• Earn while you learn: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews.
• All-round support: You will be supported throughout your placement by your manager, colleagues, learning provider and our wider Early Careers community.
• Career Growth: Receive first-class mentoring and a structured learning and development pathway.
• Training Opportunities: Comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programmes.
• Holidays: Enjoy 24 days pro rata leave plus bank holidays and the opportunity to buy more.
• Flexible working: Hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns are open for discussion.
• 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.
• Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant.
• Membership of our Affinity Networks.

About Amey

Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect, and maintain critical assets and systems. We advise, design, finance, deliver, and enhance civic, transport, and defence systems. By combining strategic intelligence, engineering, infrastructure finance, and operational expertise, we create secure, resilient, compliant, and high-value outcomes across the lifecycles of new and legacy assets.

Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion

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

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