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We have a fantastic opportunity for an Environmental Graduate to join our Staffordshire Highways team.

This multi-disciplinary team, with strong links to the wider Amey Highways and Consulting business, provides a range of local highway improvements and maintenance solutions for our client.

The role will not only give you the opportunity to be involved in the delivery of large Construction Projects but also could include the opportunity to assist the team with working on the Net Zero roadmap.

We have recently secured a 5 year extension to the current contract, maintaining the highway network in Staffordshire until October 2029. We aim to improve and provide effective highways services for the local residents and communities of Staffordshire.

The role will be based at our Stafford Depot and will require a Full UK Driving Licence.

You will be responsible for assisting the team with Carbon Management, establishing and assure data sources, collate, calculate, and analyse carbon footprint and making recommendations for improvement.

You will also be our point of contact for Environmental Permitting, making applications with the EA, maintaining register of environmental permissions, supporting Technical Waste Managers and developing positive working relationships with local EA Officers.

In addition to the above this role would involve providing input to DMRB topics such as Population, Waste & Materials, Environmental Management & Sustainability and co-ordinating environmental projects ranging from scoping studies to full environmental statements.

As a Graduate, other than your relevant degree, we don’t expect you to bring prior experience with you when you join us; we will give you all the opportunities,. However there are a few things needed to qualify for our programme:

• Degree in Environmental Science (or other relevant degree)
• Graduate member of a professional body or qualifications leading to membership;
• Experience and expertise using Microsoft packages; particularly word and excel
• Good communication and presentation skills;
• Enthusiastic, energetic and dynamic approach to people and projects
• Forward thinking and interested in developing smart ways of working with teams to realise client and operational objectives
• Demonstrable experience of working in a collaborative or joint venture environment is highly desirable
• Experience of Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) standards is advantageous

We embrace difference and give you freedom to perform because we know, if nothing holds you back, together we can deliver the exceptional for our clients, our communities, and our planet. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers.

If you’re happy, you’ll think better. It’s a simple formula but one that puts your wellbeing as a top priority, that’s why we’ve worked hard to build a reward and benefits program that puts you first, including:

• Salary: £28,500 per annum
• Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan
• Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
• Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• 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 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives

In the meantime why not take a look at our Early Careers Hub where you can find out more about our recruitment process, our various Programmes, the benefits we offer, our Social Value commitments, Wellbeing and Support Services, along with a whole host of other useful information about how you would be part of our Early Careers community here at Amey.

We are at the heart of modern Britain, helping the economy to grow by designing, maintaining, and transforming the nation’s strategic assets. Our 11,000 people are behind the critical services the country relies on every day and we each take personal pride in our public service.

We are committed to doing this 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

We are 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.

Please contact our recruitment team at [email protected] or to discuss any access needs and reasonable adjustments that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.

Apply today – We are excited to hear from you!