Industry Placement - Geotechnical Engineering

Requisition

Industry Placement
- Geotechnical Engineering

Starting Salary: £26,582

Location:

Cardiff

Working hours per week: 40 Monday
- Friday

Start date:

September 2027

Shape tomorrow’s world with Amey

At Amey, we're passionate about creating a better future through infrastructure. Our Consulting team partners with organisations such as National Highways and Network Rail to deliver engineering, environmental and sustainability solutions that improve how people live, work and travel across the UK.

From nationally significant programmes worth millions of pounds to local projects that improve everyday journeys and environments, our work makes a real difference. As a graduate, you'll be involved in meaningful projects from day one, developing practical skills, learning from industry experts and helping shape the future of the UK's infrastructure.

Our Geotechnical Practice delivers some of the UK’s most complex and high-profile infrastructure projects across England and Wales. Working with clients such as National Highways, Network Rail, Transport for London, Trans Pennine Route Upgrade, Local Authorities, the Ministry of Defence and Welsh Government, we provide specialist geotechnical engineering services throughout the full project lifecycle, from feasibility and asset management through to design, construction support and post-construction assurance.

As part of Amey Consulting, our geotechnical specialists collaborate within a multidisciplinary environment alongside highways, rail, structures, geo‑environmental, transport planning and drainage engineering teams. Supported by the wider Amey Group, we are uniquely positioned to deliver integrated infrastructure solutions that combine strategic advice, technical excellence and practical delivery.

Our portfolio spans geotechnical asset management, slope and earthwork engineering, retaining structures, foundations, ground investigation management, geohazard assessment and infrastructure resilience, providing graduates with the opportunity to work on diverse projects of regional, national and international significance while developing their skills alongside industry‑leading experts.

• Produce desk studies to determine risk and suitable solutions for design with safety first and foremost
• Plan and supervise ground investigations to inform geotechnical interventions
• Carry out geotechnical asset inspections on major infrastructure in Rail and Highways sectors
• Propose solutions to engineering problems and perform calculations and analysis to determine their suitability
• Prepare specifications, drawings and design reports
• Deliver multidisciplinary schemes in collaboration with colleagues from across the Amey Consulting Business

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.

• Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 24 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the flexibility to buy additional leave to suit your lifestyle.
• Pension: Plan for your future with our generous pension scheme, including contributions from Amey to help your savings go further.
• Flexible Working: We offer hybrid and flexible working options, helping you achieve a healthy work-life balance. The role combines office, home and site-based working. Site attendance and occasional travel will be required to meet project needs.
• Flexible Benefits: Tailor your benefits package to what matters most to you, with…