Placement Student - Environmental

Placement Student

Location: Belfast, BT1 3LP

Working hours per week:  40 Monday - Friday

Start date: September 2026

Shape tomorrow’s world with Amey

Amey Consulting operate in the engineering consultancy sector working primarily on providing high quality consultancy services in rail, highways, power, asset management, environmental, sustainability and geotechnical. Long relationships with clients such as the Department for Infrastructure, National Highways and Network Rail are a testament to the fact, we’re not just consultants but partners in your journey towards a more efficient, resilient, and sustainable future.

About the Team

Amey is working in partnership with the Department for Infrastructure Roads Asset Management and Water Delivery Directorate, working on minor road scheme improvements, flood alleviation schemes and active travel schemes. We support design and delivery with environmental expertise, with an increased focus on supporting the creation of sustainable futures for communities, together we will achieve net zero targets and improve the customer experience. We also work in conjunction with Translink on the Northern Ireland rail network, supporting the environmental processes on maintenance schemes. The environment and sustainability team in Amey is nation wide, with the team in Belfast supporting our contracts for Transport Scotland and National Highways in England.

What you’ll be doing

Our 52 week placements are designed for students currently pursuing a degree and seeking practical work experience. During your placement:

• You will assist in providing support to a team of Environmental Consultants in Belfast and across the wider UK team. This will include: assist the team in collating baseline environmental data for particular schemes and projects. This is addressed through consultation and through review of published information on the web and GIS databases. Assisting the relevant technical specialists in gathering site information, such as Phase I habitat surveys, water constraint mapping, general site walkovers. You will assist in producing reports or early determination of environmental constraints and will be provided the opportunity to undertake environment impact reporting and to gain more involvement in a particular area of interest, where feasible.  You will also assist in general administration and correspondence within the Environment team.

• Gain hands-on experience supporting the environmental assessment and monitoring of infrastructure schemes at pre and post planning stage.
• Benefit from mentorship by industry experts, learning from some of the best minds in the field.

You’ll have a dedicated ‘buddy’ and mentor to guide you, helping you settle into your role and develop the skills and knowledge needed to succeed.

Where Could This lead?
While this placement offers valuable experience, it’s also a pathway to future opportunities at Amey Consulting, setting the stage for potential career growth within our organisation.

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 placement 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 for both personal and professional development

• Holidays - Enjoy 24 days leave plus bank holidays
• 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 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.

• Able to start the placement in September 2026
• Commitment to complete the placement for the duration.
• Currently studying towards a degree in a related subject.

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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