Project Management Summer Internship - Cheshire

Project Management Summer Internship - Cheshire

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Project Management Summer Intern based in Cheshire

Salary: £12.39

Location: Preston Brook Depot A56 Chester Road Preston Brook WA7 3AT

Working hours per week: Monday-Friday 09:00-17:00. 37.5hrs/week

Start date: July 2026

During your 8-week internship at Amey, you'll 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 Programme upon completing your academic studies

Amey has been working in partnership with Highways England, to provide maintenance and response services for more than 300 miles of strategic road network in the Northwest, connecting the cities of Manchester, Liverpool and the surrounding areas.

Responsible for incident response, winter maintenance services, and severe weather delivery, the teams will oversee traffic management during incidents on some of the region’s busiest motorways: the M6, M56 and M62.

What you will do:

• Development of organisational skills assisting in the update of records, accurate filing, and data entry, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
• Assist in the development and publishing of business communications, learning about corporate styles and software used.
• Understand how the different elements of Amey’s business provide support to each other.
• Develop your understanding of the requirements of Health and Safety in the workplace. Learn what you must do to stay safe and what you must do to keep others safe.

What you will bring:

• Working towards achieving a minimum 2:2 Project Management degree
• Full UK driver’s license (desirable)
• DBS requirement
• Computer literate and conversant with MS Office suite, including Teams, Yammer, and SharePoint.
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing, spoken word, sketches, calculations, etc.
• A keen interest in construction and infrastructure projects.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Basic understanding of health and safety regulations.

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 ensure you upload your certificates, predicted grades, or achieved qualifications with your application, as we will shortlist based on this information. 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.

Why join Amey?

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

• Remuneration - Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions
• Career Growth: Throughout your programme, you will receive first-class mentoring and gain experience within the working environment that will enable your professional and personal development.
• Holidays - Enjoy 24 days pro rota leave plus bank holidays and the opportunity to buy more
• Pension - Generous pension scheme, with extra 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 - Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities
• Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant
• Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey

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

How to apply

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