Bridges and Civil Structures Engineer – 2025 Graduate Programme

Shape tomorrow’s world with Amey

Amey has a bold new vision for the future, establishing us as an energy transition engineering and consultancy business with contracting execution capability. We are developing new service capabilities and expanding into new markets, with consulting at the forefront of this vision.

Amey Consulting stands as a beacon of engineering excellence in the UK, committed to inspiring change and enhancing the nation’s critical infrastructure. Join us to create a lasting, sustainable impact on society and future generations.

Why Choose Amey?

• Real Responsibilities: Dive into challenging projects from day one, working alongside experienced engineers on cutting-edge infrastructure designs.
• Career Development: Tailored career paths that grow with you, supported by mentors and a strong peer network.
• Generous Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, pension scheme, minimum 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, and flexible benefits like cycle-to-work and gym membership.
• Social Impact: Two Social Impact Days annually for volunteering and opportunities to support community initiatives.
• Wellbeing Focus: Access to mental health support, a 24/7 helpline, and wellbeing resources because your health matters.
• Modern Perks: Discounts on shopping, healthcare benefits, and more through our online voucher portal.

Our Consulting Scotland team deliver a range of local, national and international infrastructure projects for clients including Transport Scotland, Network Rail, National Highways, Local Authorities and Contractors. We have secured multiple long-term contracts and continue to grow and expand into new regions and markets.

Recent / ongoing projects include:

• Scotland North East and South West Trunk Road Network Management Contracts
• £240m Avonmouth and Severn Bridges SBIM contract
• £30m ADEPT Live Labs 2 Decarbonisation programme​
• £300m M8M73M74 Motorway Improvements
• £1bn A66 Northern Transpennine
• £10bn The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU)
• £20M Lagan Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge
• £120m Clyde Waterfront & Renfrew Riverside
• £80m Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland

As a Bridges and Civil Structures Graduate, you will;

• Be part of an experienced structures team, working on interesting and challenging projects across Scotland, the UK and internationally.
• Assist with development of practical, sustainable solutions for bridges and civil structures at all stages; from investigation to optioneering, feasibility, concept and detailed design, construction supervision and asset management.
• Undertake structural analysis, design and assessment calculations.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of our world-class data, analytics and digital technology solutions.
• Develop carbon and cost estimates, 3D models, drawings and technical documents.

The Graduate Programme

Our Graduate Programme is designed to cultivate a cohort of future-focused, high-performing consultants, engineers, and leaders.  Throughout the two-year programme, you will receive technical and personal development support to acquire essential consultancy skills and become a professionally qualified engineer . You’ll gain hands-on experience and collaborate with industry experts who value your unique perspectives. A ‘buddy’ and a mentor will be assigned to help you settle into your role and develop the necessary skills and knowledge.

Where Could This lead?

Our Graduate Programme is designed to be rewarding; nurturing your professional development and personal growth. On successful completion, you’ll progress to an Assistant Engineer role, launching your career in just 2 years.  

What We Need From You

Minimum requirements:

• MSc / MEng / PhD  in Civil or Structural Engineering (minimum 2:1)
• Enjoy working in a team environment, sharing ideas, and collaborating with colleagues.
• Confidence to work under pressure with the ability to prioritise and plan effectively.
• An interest in bridge engineering and commitment to sustainable development.

Application Guidance

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity.

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

We are also committed to offering 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 application support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.

Apply today – We are excited to hear from you!  We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date should we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.