Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 12-month Industry Placement in Geotechnical Engineering.
- Starting salary of £26,582 per year.
- Based in Cardiff, with hybrid working (office, home, and site visits).
- Requires current study of a Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related degree.
- Applications may close early.
About the Role
This is a 12-month Industry Placement in Geotechnical Engineering, starting in September 2027.
About Amey
Amey is passionate about creating a better future through infrastructure. Their Consulting team partners with organisations like National Highways and Network Rail to deliver engineering, environmental, and sustainability solutions.
About the Team
The Geotechnical Practice works on complex infrastructure projects across England and Wales for clients including National Highways, Network Rail, Transport for London, and Welsh Government. They provide specialist geotechnical engineering services throughout the project lifecycle.
What you'll be doing
As a Placement Student, you will support the following activities over 12 months:
- Produce desk studies to determine risk and suitable solutions for design.
- Plan and supervise ground investigations.
- Carry out geotechnical asset inspections on major infrastructure in Rail and Highways sectors.
- Propose solutions to engineering problems and perform calculations and analysis.
- Prepare specifications, drawings, and design reports.
- Deliver multidisciplinary schemes in collaboration with colleagues.
Why join Amey?
Amey offers:
- 24 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy more.
- A generous pension scheme with employer contributions.
- Hybrid and flexible working options.
- A flexible benefits package including health and insurance options, Cycle to Work scheme, and discounted gym memberships.
- Access to hundreds of discounts from leading retailers, travel providers, and healthcare services.
- Two Community Involvement Days per year to support charities.
- Opportunities to join Inclusive Networks.
What we're looking for
- Enthusiasm, a willingness to learn, and a positive attitude.
- A genuine interest in building a career in engineering and infrastructure.
- Enjoyment of working with others, communicating ideas, and taking on new challenges.
- Curiosity, motivation, and a keenness to learn.
- Currently studying a degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, Geology, or a related subject.
- A Full UK driving licence.
Application Guidance
Amey welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. As a disability confident leader, they guarantee an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum requirements.
Please apply as soon as possible as this vacancy may close early.