Graduate Civil Engineer - Aviation

Graduate Civil Engineer - Aviation

Graduate Civil Engineer (Aviation)

Starting Salary: £30,000

Location: Crawley, Gatwick

Working hours per week: 40 Monday - Friday

Start date: September 2026

Shape tomorrow’s world with Amey

Amey Consulting is a leading provider of engineering and infrastructure solutions, working across aviation, transport, and public services. Our Airport Infrastructure Team plays a crucial role in designing and maintaining aviation assets, ensuring airports operate efficiently and sustainably.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Graduate Engineer to join our Consulting Aviation team. With shared office space in numerous locations in the UK.

About the Team

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Graduate Engineer (Aviation) to join Amey Consulting within our Pavement & Asset Management Practice. We are actively working actively working with some of UK largest and/or busiest airport clients, with a strong pipeline of future opportunities at other UK airports. From runway rehabilitation to taxiway upgrades and apron design, you’ll be part of a team shaping the future of aviation mobility and safety.

You’ll be involved in the full lifecycle of aviation civil and pavement schemes, from early-stage feasibility and design through to construction support.

Your work will include projects such as, runway and taxiway rehabilitation, apron upgrades, and airfield asset management. You’ll collaborate with experienced engineers, asset managers, and specialists in material and digital disciplines.

What you’ll be doing

As a Graduate Civil Engineer (Aviation) in our Pavement & Asset Management Practice, you’ll be immersed in a variety of projects and gain experience in the design, assessment, and delivery of civil engineering projects within the Aviation sector.

You will work alongside the team to:

• Support the design and delivery of airfield civil and pavement schemes across various airports
• Assist with materials selection, structural design, and lifecycle planning
• Conduct site inspections, surveys, and condition assessments
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including highways and asset management specialists.
• Use industry-standard software and tools to model and analyse pavement performance.
• Contribute to technical reports, proposals, and client presentations.
• Ensure compliance with aviation standards, safety regulations, and sustainability goals.

Why join Amey?

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.

Career Growth:

Throughout your Graduate programme, you will receive first-class mentoring and a structured learning and development programme to enable your professional and personal development. We shall actively support you in obtaining professional qualifications (IEng/CEng).

Training Opportunities

• Unlock your potential with comprehensive training for both personal and professional development

Holidays

• Enjoy 24 days leave plus bank holidays and the opportunity to buy more

Pension

• Generous pension scheme, with additional contributions from Amey

Flexible working:

• Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns open for discussion.

Flexible benefits

• Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.

Exclusive Discounts

• Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.

Give Back to community

• You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives.

Membership of our Affinity Networks

• who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey

We want to hear from you if you have

Amey Consulting are looking for individuals who demonstrate clear communication, strong teamwork, and a genuine eagerness to learn. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, and proactive in their approach, showing professionalism and integrity in everything, they do. To be considered for the programme we require the following.

• Civil Engineering Degree at Grade 2:1 or above
• A keen interest in aviation infrastructure and pavement design
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• A proactive attitude and willingness to take on new challenges
• A Full UK driving License

Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion

At Amey we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.

As a disability confident leader, we’re proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.

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***We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible***

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