Data Science Degree Apprenticeship EC2-6

Key Skills

Data science techniques

Job Description

Want to build an extraordinary career? With Amey, you can do just that.

Our deadline for applications is 20th February 2023.

Our Opportunity:

Salary: £20,592.00

Location: London & Manchester

Three and a half year Degree Apprenticeship leading to a Data Science Consultant position on successful completion

Start Date: September 2023

If you’re looking for a way into Data Science, this Degree Apprenticeship programme provides the perfect opportunity to kick start your career. Data science is an exciting and fast-evolving field blending knowledge from a range of fields: mathematics, computer science, statistics and engineering disciplines. Data scientists are inquisitive, and they explore and visualise data of all kinds to address complex real-worlds problems.

As a Data Science Degree Apprentice at Amey, you’ll be involved in developing entirely new ways of using data to solve problems in the rail, highways infrastructure sector that we operate in. You’ll have lots of opportunities to apply the skills and knowledge you have gained during the degree to solving practical real-world problems. For our Data Science team, the purpose is simple; we want to help our customers maximise business performance and efficiency through data-driven problem-solving. We help unlock value and insight from existing data which enables organisations to make better, safer, faster evidence-based decisions.

As part of the Data Science team you will work on a variety of data analysis competencies, you will analyse real-world data to support process improvements and innovations for our clients. You’ll see your work progress from data exploration and experimentation through to real world implementation making a difference to rail, road and the built environment across the UK. You’ll feel inspired to challenge yourself, as well as your colleagues. You’ll have the opportunity to thrive and we’ll help you shape your career.

The role

As part of your Apprenticeship, you will be enrolled onto the Data Science Degree Apprenticeship where you still study for a Data Scientist Integrated Degree qualification with York St John University . Your Degree Apprenticeship typically takes 3.5 years to complete and is fully supported through a combination of face-to-face lectures, e-learning materials, and access to the University’s team of specialist lecturers and Coaches for 1-2-1 advice and support.

Within Amey, you’ll be partnered with a “buddy” to assist you as you settle into your new role, helping answer all those initial questions you may have. Once you’ve settled in, you will be allocated a mentor who will support you throughout your Degree Apprenticeship, helping you develop the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed.

Our Apprentice programme at Amey will challenge and inspire you to reach your full potential and build your career. Afterwards? Well, it’s just the start of an exciting career full of amazing opportunities as you progress through our Career Development Framework, starting with a role as Data Science Consultant.

Throughout your programme, you will receive a structured learning and development programme to enable your professional and personal development. You’ll get hands-on experience while collaborating with some of the best minds in the industry. Yes, you’ll learn from them, but they expect to learn from you too.

The results of our Degree Apprenticeship are so rewarding - whether that’s through your professional development, your growth as an individual or seeing your input really make a difference. But don’t just take our word for it, Rebecca Brenna, who is one of our current Degree Apprentices had this to say:

Amey’s Apprenticeship program has been a career changer for me and an amazing opportunity to gain education and experience. The structured career progression makes it so tangible to pursue and Amey is supporting us throughout in every aspect possible. The work experience and the university modules are structured to gradually increase our knowledge. It’s an amazing experience and I’m so thrilled to be part of the programme

Skills & experience

What will you bring?

One of the best things about a Degree Apprenticeship with us is that you don’t need to have experience or any prior qualifications in this area!

We treat people as individuals. We want a range of abilities, from practicality and problem-solving to precision and creativity. That goes for diversity too. We want a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve and value the experiences that you bring to our business.

We therefore keep our list of essential requirements to a minimum, but there are a few things needed to qualify for our programme:

• Minimum Qualifications are:

Three A Levels including Maths or IT; or

BTEC National Diploma or Extended Diploma in a related IT subject; or

L3 Data Analyst (or related) apprenticeship)

The commitment and drive to complete your Apprenticeship and final end point assessment.

Additional Information

Why Amey?

Amey Consulting is one of the UK’s leading engineering consultancies, inspiring change and driving improvements across the UK's critical infrastructure to create a positive impact on society. Our ambition is to leave a legacy of sustainable infrastructure for future generations.

We embrace difference and give you freedom to perform because we know, if nothing holds you back, together we can deliver the exceptional for our clients, our communities, and our planet. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers.

We want you to be the best version of yourself. If you’re happy, you’ll think better. It’s a simple formula but one that puts your wellbeing as a top priority, that’s why we’ve worked hard to build a reward and benefits program that puts you first, including:

• Exceptional development and progression plan
• Dedicated wellbeing support
• 24 Days annual leave + Bank Holidays, Pension Scheme
• 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
• Social Value: You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives for Cancer Research UK, or where eligible, participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award

In the meantime why not take a look at our Early Careers Hub where you can find out more about our recruitment process, our various Programmes, the benefits we offer, our Social Value commitments, Wellbeing and Support Services, along with a whole host of other useful information about how you would be part of our Early Careers community here at Amey.

Application Guidance

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Please contact our recruitment team at earlycareersrecruitment@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs and reasonable adjustments that may be required at any point during the recruitment process