Geotechnical Industry Placement — Hybrid (Belfast)

Amey; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Allowance

Pension

Flexible Working

Flexible Benefits

Discounts

Community Involvement Days

Inclusive Networks

Job summary

Amey invites applications for an Industry Placement in Geotechnical Engineering based in Belfast. The 12‑month placement runs from September 2027, with a 40‑hour week and a starting salary of £26,582.

As a placement student you will work on desk studies, ground investigations, asset inspections and design reports within the Geotechnical Practice, supporting major infrastructure programmes. You will learn on the job from industry experts, contribute to multidisciplinary projects, and gain

Qualifications

• Currently studying a degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, Geology or a related subject.
• A Full UK driving licence is required to support site-based work.

Responsibilities

• Produce desk studies to determine risk and suitable solutions for design with safety first and foremost
• Plan and supervise ground investigations to inform geotechnical interventions
• Carry out geotechnical asset inspections on major infrastructure in Rail and Highways sectors
• Propose solutions to engineering problems and perform calculations and analysis to determine their suitability
• Prepare specifications, drawings and design reports
• Deliver multidisciplinary schemes in collaboration with colleagues from across Amey Consulting Business

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Education

Civil/Geotechnical Engineering or Geology degree (pursuing)

Job description

Amey invites applications for an Industry Placement in Geotechnical Engineering based in Belfast. The 12‑month placement runs from September 2027, with a 40‑hour week and a starting salary of £26,582.

As a placement student you will work on desk studies, ground investigations, asset inspections and design reports within the Geotechnical Practice, supporting major infrastructure programmes. You will learn on the job from industry experts, contribute to multidisciplinary projects, and gain