Graduate Geotechnical Engineer Consulting Rail

Shape tomorrow’s world with Amey  

Amey Consulting is one of the UK’s leading engineering consultancies, inspiring change and driving improvements across the UK's critical infrastructure to create a positive impact on society. Our ambition is to leave a legacy of sustainable infrastructure for future generations. 

The Team and role 

The railway sector has always been one of our core sectors and because of our success in building and maintaining the railway, Amey Consulting has become an industry leader in Rail Design consultancy services. With a growing team of over 550 employees, working across numerous design offices throughout the UK we are continuing to add to our already extensive and impressive list of project awards. 

As a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer at Amey Consulting, you’ll see your work from early design to the very end result, and every project will be different from the last. You’ll feel inspired to challenge yourself, as well as your colleagues. You’ll collaborate and engage with colleagues through a combination of home and office-based working, delivering projects throughout England and Wales, including the £2.9bn Transpennine Route and Electrification Upgrade (TRU) and the multi-billion-pound Wales and Borders Contract.  
 

From day one you’ll be given real responsibility, gaining invaluable experience and exposure working alongside our industry experts and across your team. As a Graduate, you will working alongside the team to deliver the following: 

• Ground Investigation Design, Specification and Supervision
• Interpretation and Analysis of Geotechnical data
• Involvement in multiple Geotechnical Design activities including; Piled Foundations, Rock Slopes, Instrumentations, Retaining Structures and more.
• Geotechnical Risk Management
• Geotechnical Reporting

The Graduate Programme 

Throughout the 2-year programme, you will receive structured learning to enable your professional and personal development. You’ll get hands-on experience while collaborating with some of the best minds in the industry. Yes, you’ll learn from them, but they expect to learn from you too. 

You’ll be given a ‘buddy’ and a mentor to assist you as you settle into your new role, helping answer any questions you may have, and support you in developing the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed. 

Our Graduate Programme is so rewarding - whether that’s through your professional development, your growth as an individual or seeing your input really make a difference.  

On successful completion of this programme, you’ll have an opportunity to progress to an Assistant Engineer position within Amey Consulting. 

What we need from you 

2:1 or above in a relevant degree subject – for example; Geology, or related discipline i.e BEng Civil Engineering. 

What we offer you 

Join us on Graduate programme and we will invest in you to become the best version of yourself.  

Career Development – we will provide you with a clear career path by tailoring a program that’s unique to you. 

Support Network – you will be partnered with a dedicated buddy and mentor, as well as community of peers who share your level, building a strong network that will support you forward every step of the way. 

Pension – generous pension scheme which we will contribute to  

Holidays - minimum 24 days holiday + bank holidays + option to buy additional days 

Social Value – you will get two Social Impact Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives. 

Choices - our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership.  

Save with Amey - our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers. 

Social Value - You’ll get 2 Social Impact Days each year to contribute to your favourite causes, and where eligible, participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award. 

Mental Health Support - we offer a wide range of support including a 24/7 helpline, access to the app 'My Healthy Advantage Plus’s and a network of wellbeing ambassadors. 

Who is Amey? 

We are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations, and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities. 

Our purpose is to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future. 

We combine exceptional expertise in Consulting & Design, Advisory & Analytics, Transport Infrastructure and Complex Facilities to design, manage, and maintain clients’ assets throughout their lifetime. 

Our leading data and analytics capability enable us to create transformative solutions that strengthen resilience and drive sustainable improvements. 

We embrace difference and support individuals to work in ways that work best for them. 

We are committed to working sustainably and by working in partnership with the communities we serve, so people and the planet are protected. 

To find out more take a look at our website Early careers | Amey. 

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.