We are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations, and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.
Our purpose is to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.
Om - Operational Graduate
"The thing I love most about my job is the freedom to perform. I get given a task with enough instructions to get me going but then I have the ability to choose how I do it."
We combine exceptional expertise in Consulting & Design, Advisory & Analytics, Transport Infrastructure and Complex Facilities to design, manage, and maintain clients’ assets throughout their lifetime.
Our leading data and analytics capability enable us to create transformative solutions that strengthen resilience and drive sustainable improvements.
We embrace difference and support individuals to work in ways that work best for them.
We are committed to working sustainably and by working in partnership with the communities we serve, so people and the planet are protected.
The Team and role
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Operations Graduate to join our Amey Defence account. This exciting rotational programme will take you across 3 key areas of our business, RAMS Projects, RAMS Core, and Whitehall, offering invaluable hands-on experience in operations, compliance, and project management within the Defence sector.
Location: 8 months remote with occasional national travel and overnight stays across Central and North areas (including Scotland and Wales.
8 months Main Building Horse Guards Avenue, Whitehall, London SW1A 2HB
8 months Building 18, Piave Lines, Catterick Garrison, DL9 3LL with occasional travel to Chester, Belfast, Edinburgh and other required locations.
Whether you’re looking to grow your skills through a graduate programme, apprenticeship, or placement, we embrace difference and believe everyone deserves the chance to fulfil their potential. Develop, get training, earn a salary, and make an impact whilst doing work that matters. Join us on one of our early career’s programmes, and you can be part of the teams working on complex projects that are making a difference. Want to build an extraordinary career? Take a look below.
The Amey team deliver and maintain critical defence infrastructure across the UK. We maintain 19,000 military homes across the north and central regions, and ensure our military have the plant and equipment, they need to carry out their vital roles. We also provide essential soft services within MOD Whitehall - Main Building, including the provision of helpdesk and IT services.
Join our dynamic team and embark on a rotating graduate programme across three core areas of the business: Operations, Compliance, and Project Management. This role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals in the Facilities Management Industry, focusing on delivering first-class services across housing maintenance, construction, and estate improvement projects.
About the Role
You will gain hands-on experience in:
Operations & Compliance:
Collaborate with Operations Managers to deliver timely and compliant planned and responsive maintenance.
Ensure high standards in Health & Safety, quality, and customer service.
Support regional teams to meet 100% compliance in maintenance tasks and resolve customer complaints.
Manage supplier and stakeholder relationships to ensure excellence in service delivery.
Soft Services & Security:
Oversee the delivery of soft services in high-security environments.
Plan and execute improvement works in collaboration with the PFI Handback Team.
Contribute to benchmarking, market testing, and ensuring adherence to security and Health & Safety procedures.
Pre-Construction & Project Management:
Assist in planning and managing estate improvement projects for MOD Service Family Accommodation.
Prepare technical specifications, attend client meetings, and deliver progress reports.
Conduct site inspections focusing on environmental, Health & Safety, and quality compliance.
We want to hear from you if you have:
Candidates with a minimum 2:2 degree in construction, business, or other related disciplines are welcome to apply, provided they can demonstrate transferable skills that are directly relevant to the built environment sectors.
A driving licence is essential.
Available to join the programme in September 2025.
Excellent communication skills – Written and oral.
High level of motivation and initiative; self-starter.
You will require a DV clearance check to be successful in this role
What we offer you
Join us on OUR Graduate programme and we will invest in you to become the best version of yourself.
Career Development – we will provide you with a clear career path by tailoring a program that’s unique to you.
Support Network – you will be partnered with a dedicated buddy and mentor, as well as community of peers who share your level, building a strong network that will support you forward every step of the way.
Pension – generous pension scheme which we will contribute to.
Holidays - minimum 24 days' holiday + bank holidays + option to buy additional days.
Choices - our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership.
Save with Amey - our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers.
Social Value - You’ll get 2 Social Impact Days each year to contribute to your favourite causes, and where eligible, participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award.
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