Placement Student

Requisition
12876
-Posted
27/09/2026

- Transport Infrastructure

- York - Business Centre

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We have a fantastic opportunity for a Civil Engineering Summer Placement to join our CAFA team within Amey's Transport Infrastructure Business Unit, based in York.

Salary: £12.71 per hour (Subject to review)

Location
: 27 Tanner Row, York, YO1 6JP

Working hours per week
:
Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, 37.5 hours per week. Occasional weekend site work may be classed as overtime.

Start date
:
July 2027

During your 8
-12-week Summer placement at Amey, you will be challenged and inspired to reach your full potential while working in a dynamic and stimulating environment. You will gain valuable insight into life at Amey, with the opportunity to apply for our Graduate Pathway after completing your academic studies.

About the team:

Join our supportive and inclusive community in CAFA working on diverse projects that make a real positive impact across the UK.

As part of our Structures Assessment Team based in Crawley, York, Liverpool or Cardiff, you’ll have the opportunity to be part of a national team that undertakes the structural assessment and inspections of a wide variety of railway structures, from bridges carrying trains over roads and waterways, to highway and footbridges crossing the railway, as well as station canopies and train sheds.

These structures are part of the heritage of our country, and we need to ensure that they are safe to meet today’s needs as well as tomorrow’s.

What you will do:

• Undertake numerical analysis andassessmentcalculations todeterminethe structural load carrying capacity of a variety of structures
• Proposingstrengtheningandmaintenanceoptions
• Planningandundertakingbridgeinspectionstoconfirmstructuraldetailsandcondition
• Developing innovative solutions toenhance inspection and technical capabilities
• Prepare technical drawings and reports.

What you will bring:

• Currently studying for a degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Full UK driving licence or working towards obtaining one.
• Personal Track Safety (PTS) requirement.
• Apply all safety requirements when carrying out work.
• Proactive attitude towards learning and development, with progression towards professional status.
• Enthusiasm for being part of a high-performing team and a drive for success.
• Team player.
• Respect for everyone

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be eligible for consideration, due to the nature of the work associated with this account.

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

Please upload your certificates, predicted grades or achieved qualifications with your application, as this information will be used during shortlisting. Any offer of employment is conditional upon meeting the required academic criteria. If you experience any issues uploading documents, please contact our People Services team.

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…