Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 12-month industry placement in Bridges and Civil Structures Engineering.
- Earn £26,582 per year.
- Study a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Civil or Structural Engineering.
- Placement is based in Exeter, starting September 2027.
- Applications may close early, apply as soon as possible.
About the Role
This is a 12-month industry placement focused on Bridges and Civil Structures Engineering.
About the Team
The bridges and civil structures team works across transportation, water, and energy sectors. Clients include National Highways, Transport Scotland, Network Rail, Welsh Government, Department for Infrastructure, MOW Bahamas, Local Authorities, and D&B Contractors. Projects include National Highways Scheme Delivery Frameworks, Severn Bridges Specialist Bridge Inspection and Maintenance, Bahamas Glass Windows Bridge replacement, Network Rail TransPennine Route Upgrade, ADEPT Live Labs 2 Decarbonisation programme, A66 Northern Trans-Pennine upgrade design, and Transport for London Infrastructure Improvement Framework.
What you'll be doing
As a Bridges and Civil Structures Placement Student, you will:
- Be part of an experienced team, working on exciting and challenging projects across the UK and internationally.
- Help develop practical, sustainable solutions for bridges and civil structures, covering investigation, optioneering, feasibility, concept and detailed design, construction supervision, and asset management.
- Assist in structural analysis, design, and assessment calculations.
- Develop carbon and cost estimates, 3D models, drawings, and technical documents.
- Assist with bridge inspections, investigations, structural health monitoring, and supervision of works.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of data, analytics, and digital technology solutions.
Why join Amey?
Amey offers flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits, and support. Benefits include:
- 24 days leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy more.
- A generous pension scheme with additional contributions from Amey.
- Flexible working patterns (hybrid, part-time) are open for discussion.
- Flexible benefits include insurance, Cycle2Work scheme, and discounted gym membership.
- Exclusive discounts from leading retailers and healthcare services.
- 2 Community Involvement Days per year for volunteering.
- Membership of Affinity Networks.
What we're looking for
We seek enthusiastic individuals with a willingness to learn, a positive attitude, and a genuine interest in building a career in engineering and infrastructure. You should enjoy teamwork, communicating ideas, and taking on new challenges.
No prior experience is required; we are looking for potential. Curiosity, motivation, and a keenness to learn are essential.
Requirements
- Currently studying a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Civil or Structural Engineering.
- An interest in bridges / civil structures.
- A commitment to sustainable development.
Application Guidance
Amey welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. As a disability confident leader, applicants with a disability who meet the minimum requirements will be guaranteed an interview.
Contact peopleservices@amey.co.uk for any access needs or reasonable adjustments.
Apply today
We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible