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Start - June 2024

Salary - £28,500

Location - Edinburgh & Motherwell

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

Data science is exciting and fast-evolving, blending knowledge from a range of fields: mathematics, computer science, statistics, and engineering disciplines. Data scientists are inquisitive, and they explore and visualise data of all kinds to address complex real-worlds problems.

For our Data Science team, the purpose is simple; we want to help our customers maximise business performance and efficiency through data-driven problem-solving. We help unlock value and insight from existing data which enables organisations to make better, safer, faster evidence-based decisions.

As a Graduate at Amey, you’ll be involved in developing entirely new ways of using data to solve problems in the rail, highways infrastructure sector that we operate in.

As part of the Data Science team you will work on a variety of data analysis competencies, you will analyse real-world data to support process improvements and innovations for our clients. You’ll see your work progress from data exploration and experimentation through to real world implementation making a difference to rail, road, and the built environment across the UK.

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 feel inspired to challenge yourself, as well as your colleagues, and we will help you shape your career and thrive.

You will work alongside the team to:

• Help our customers use their data, to help their businesses cut costs and operate more efficiently.
• Develop data architecture capable of supporting enterprise-scale software tools, agile modelling methodologies and large-scale data migrations.
• Help embed technology in businesses to deliver business transformation.
• Manage digital projects from initial concept through to delivery and benefit realisation.
• Offer tailored digital solutions form strategy through to implementation and ongoing maintenance.

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.

Don’t just take our word for it, Sean Griffin, one of our current Graduates has this to say:

“Over the past year as a graduate, it has been both a challenging and rewarding journey. I am looking forward to my future with Amey as my skills and knowledge develop throughout my career”.

There may also be the opportunity to undertake Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award for those who meet the eligibility criteria.

On successful completion of this programme, you’ll progress to a Consultant position within Amey Consulting.

What we need from you

• 2:1 or above in a STEM degree subject.
• A,B,B at A-Level, or equivalent. An ‘A’ grade or above is required in Maths.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Enjoy working in a team environment, sharing ideas, and collaborating with colleagues.
• Confidence to work under pressure, and the ability to prioritise and plan effectively.

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. Also, where eligible, participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award
• 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.
• 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 [email protected] to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.

Apply today – We are excited to hear from you!

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date should we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Want to find out more?

We are running virtual information sessions throughout September for you ask our current graduates and early careers team any questions that you may have about the graduate programme, Amey's culture, or the projects we are involved in.

Please email [email protected] to register along with the role you are interested in.