Graduate Systems Engineer – Rail

Graduate Systems Engineer
Starting Salary: £30,000
Location: Swindon, Bristol Birmingham or Cardiff
Working hours per week:  37.5 Monday – Friday
Start date: September 2026

Shape tomorrow’s world with Amey 

Amey Consulting operate in the engineering consultancy sector working primarily on providing high quality consultancy services in rail, highways, power, asset management, environmental, sustainability and geotechnical. Long relationships with clients such as National Highways and Network Rail are a testament to the fact, we’re not just consultants but partners in our clients’ journey towards a more efficient, resilient, and sustainable future.

About the Team

Amey is seeking talented graduates to join our Systems Engineering Practice. We’re looking for engineers who have an aptitude for systems thinking, able to help define, integrate and deliver whole system engineering solutions. The Practice provides Engineering Management, Information Management, BIM and Systems Engineering expertise to a range of projects across the Consulting Engineering Portfolio, primarily within Rail.

We are an appointed Design Partner on some of the UK’s most significant and complex rail and highways infrastructure projects. We are proud to support major programmes such as Northern Powerhouse Rail, Eastern Routes Partnership, Northwest & Central Framework, Core Valley Lines, Trans-Pennine Route Upgrade, and Cardiff Crossrail. Our in-house engineering team delivers design solutions across all project stages and disciplines, driving improved connectivity, enhancing passenger journeys, and shaping the future of infrastructure safety and efficiency.

What you’ll be doing
 
As a Graduate in our Systems Engineering Practice, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering innovative solutions, working across the whole infrastructure system including railways and rolling stock, operations, and maintenance.

You will work alongside the team to:

• Work as the deputy to the Engineering Manager on a wide range of design projects, applying Systems Engineering techniques and the Amey Engineering Management Manual to define, integrate, and deliver quality engineering solutions.
• Coordinate and support verification and validation activities by the discipline design leads.
• Prepare and review action logs, project programmes, and ensure cross-discipline interfaces are identified and managed.
• Support Engineering Managers and Project Managers using appropriate systems engineering processes and engineering management within the End-to-End Stage Gate process.
• Facilitate impact assessments for project changes.
• Collaborate with Technical Directors, Practice Leads and Team Leaders to drive technical excellence and continuous improvement on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Prepare and review technical reports and programmes of work.
• Work with BIM specialists and Information Managers to support coordination, integration and configuration control activities.

Why join Amey?

At Amey, we recognise that our biggest asset is our people. That’s why when you join us, we offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers. Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life.

• Career Growth: Throughout your Graduate programme, you will receive first-class mentoring and a structured learning and development programme to enable your professional and personal development.
• Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training for both personal and professional development
• Holidays – Enjoy 24 days leave plus bank holidays and the opportunity to buy more
• Pension – Generous pension scheme, with additional contributions from Amey
• Flexible working: Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid and flexible work patterns 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, helping you save on the things that matter.
• Give Back to community – You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives.
• Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey

  
We want to hear from you if you have

Amey Consulting are looking for individuals who demonstrate clear communication, strong teamwork, and a genuine eagerness to learn. You do not need to have studied Systems Engineering to be a good Systems Engineer. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, and proactive in their approach, showing professionalism and integrity in everything, they do. To be considered for the programme we require the following.

• Engineering Degree at Grade 2:1 or above
• A Full UK driving License

Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion

At Amey we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.

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.

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

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