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 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
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 are best for you.
* 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 a structured learning and development programme to enable your professional and personal development.
* Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programs tailored to your personal growth.
* Holidays: Enjoy 24 days 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: Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant
* Membership of our Affinity Networks: 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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