Graduate Highways Engineer

Requisition
12901
-Posted
27/09/2026

- Transport Infrastructure

- Glasgow - NMC SW Depot

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start building a career with real impact.

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Civil Engineer Graduate to join our NMC SW team based in Glasgow. Whether you are finishing university or looking for the next step in your career, this is a great place to develop your skills, confidence and future career.

Starting Salary:£30,000.00 per annum (Subject to review)

Working hours per week: Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, 40 hours per week.

Start date: July 2027

Our two-year Graduate Pathway will challenge and inspire you to reach your full potential and build your career, with a guaranteed permanent position to transition into on completion. Throughout the pathway, you will receive first-class mentoring and structured learning and development to support your professional and personal growth. We will also contribute towards a relevant professional qualification.

Join our supportive and inclusive team withinNMC NE, where you will work on projects that make a real difference to communities across the UK.

Amey is working in partnership with Transport Scotland Northeast since August 2022, with an increased focus on supporting the creation of sustainable futures for communities, together we will achieve net zero targets and improve the customer experience. Covering 593

Km of network, we provide routine highways, bridges and structure maintenance as well as designing and managing road safety schemes. By ensuring our roads and highways are well-maintained through all-weather seasons and traffic incidents, we aim to create well-functioning, safe spaces which minimise disruption, keep people moving and support thriving communities.

Plan and undertake specialist investigations.

Assist with preparing technical documents and reports.

Maintain high technical standards consistent with the project scope/brief.

Provide design and specialist advice in relevant specialisms, e.g. pavements.

Use of Transport Scotland’s Asset Management Performance System (AMPS) for scheme identification, development and recording of maintenance intervention.

Assist the project manager with project related correspondence from internal and external stakeholders.

Assist the project manager with Technical Workshops to discuss complex schemes and treatment proposals.

Ensure compliance with relevant Health and Safety Legislation (CDM
2015).

Ensure compliance at all times with the operating company's management system.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, keen tolearnand ready to develop their career within a supportive and collaborative team.

Minimum 2:2 degree in Civil Engineering.

Full UK driving licence.

Passion for developing your skills, both professionally and personally.

Enthusiasm for being part of a high-performing team and a drive for success.

Please note that successful applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing, in line with our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant working environment.

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.

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