Operations Graduate

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an Operations Graduate to join Amey Complex Facilities Division.

The salary is £28,500 per annum

Location: 71 Venture House, Gate D Fentham Road, Birmingham, B23 6AL

Working Hours: 37.5 hours Monday to Friday

Our 2-year Graduate programme at Amey will challenge and inspire you to reach your full potential and build your career with a guaranteed permanent position for you to transition into once you have finished. Throughout your Graduate programme, you will receive first-class mentoring and a structured learning and development programme to enable your professional and personal development. We’ll also support and pay towards a relevant professional qualification.

This graduate role is designed for someone looking to build a career in Facilities Management, with a technical focus on mechanical and electrical assets and Lifecycle Asset Management, working predominantly on the Birmingham account.

The role offers a structured learning pathway, combining on-the-job experience with formal qualifications, and is ideal for someone with strong motivation, curiosity, and a willingness to learn, even if they don’t yet have all the technical knowledge.

Key Learning & Responsibilities

Working with the Lifecycle Manager

You will develop:

• An understanding of Lifecycle and Asset Management principles and how these link to financial models and investment planning
• Skills in identifying and prioritising lifecycle risk, with a focus on Mechanical & Electrical assets
• Experience building short-, medium- and long‑term lifecycle plans
• Insight into how asset condition, risk, and funding decisions are balanced in practice

Working with the Hard Services Manager

You will gain exposure to:

• FM contracts and statutory compliance requirements
• Planned Maintenance regimes, and how they align with lifecycle strategies
• Reactive repairs, including helpdesk data and trend analysis
• The day‑to‑day operational realities of managing technical FM services

How the Role Will Work

• Time will initially be split between:
• Lifecycle Management
• Hard Services / FM Operations

Learning & Development Commitment

Over a 2–3 year period, the role includes structured academic and professional development, such as:

• City & Guilds Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
  (specific level, scope, and timing to be agreed based on the individual)
• Asset Manager Level 4 Apprenticeship (approximately 18 months)

What you will bring:

• A minimum 2:2 degree in technical, engineering, FM, or related fields
• Has a clear interest in Facilities Management, particularly Lifecycle and Asset Management from a technical (M&E) perspective
• Is keen to learn, asks questions, and takes ownership of their development
• Is organised, analytical, and comfortable working with data and plans
• Brings the right attitude and approach

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.

Why join Amey?

At Amey, we work on long-term stable contracts so you can plan a long-term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People which underscores our commitment to supporting our people across every part of our organisation, enabling them to shine. Whether you are starting your career, returning to the workplace or can bring your professional expertise and skills, there is a place for you here.

Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.

• Remuneration – Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions

• Career Growth: Throughout your development, you’ll have regular career conversations to help you reflect on your interests and strengths, so you can explore different disciplines and decide where you’d like to specialise at the end of the programme.

• Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programs tailored to your personal growth.

• Holidays – Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further days.

• Pension – Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey
• Flexible working – We offer a range of flexible working practices, including hybrid, part-time and flexible working patterns. With our network of offices across the UK, we are open to discussing working options that match your needs, with the flexibility to change how you work as your life evolves
• 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 – Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities
• Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant
• Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey

About Amey
Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect, and maintain critical assets and systems. 

What we do 
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. 

To find out more visit our website amey.co.uk/careers 

To find out more visit our website amey.co.uk/careers

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 gemma.denson@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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