Amey has successfully completed the fourth cohort of its award-winning Women@Amey Leadership Development Programme, a key initiative aimed at closing the gender gap in the infrastructure and engineering sectors.
Since its launch in 2017, the 18-month programme has seen most participants progress into new roles or take on greater responsibilities, contributing to an increase in women in senior leadership positions at the company. The programme, which holds a Princess Royal Training Award, is designed to help women develop their leadership skills and confidence through training, mentoring, and strategic project work.
An end-of-programme celebration in July brought together participants and senior leaders to hear final presentations. Each participant showcased their strategic thinking and commitment to positive change through a leadership challenge.
Michael Burgess, Chief People Officer at Amey, said: “At Amey, we are committed to having an inclusive culture where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. The Women@Amey Leadership Development Programme is a powerful example of how we invest in our people, supporting women across the business to grow their confidence, expand their networks, and step into leadership roles. In an industry that has traditionally been male-dominated, initiatives like this are vital to ensuring the infrastructure sector makes full use of the female talent available, raises skills across the board, and gives women the confidence to excel. We’re incredibly proud of the achievements of this year’s cohort and look forward to seeing the continued impact of the programme.”
Participants praised the programme for its positive impact on their professional growth. Jess Newcombe, an Assistant Project Manager and programme graduate, said: “Taking part in the Women@Amey Leadership Development Programme was an incredibly rewarding experience. It gave me the chance to pause from my daily responsibilities and connect with inspiring women from across the organisation. The programme has significantly contributed to my professional growth and helped me build a strong internal network. I would highly recommend the programme to anyone considering applying.”
Jodie Miller, a Communications Manager who also graduated, said: “This programme has been a turning point in my career. It’s challenged me to think bigger, lead with purpose, and connect with inspiring women across Amey who are driving real change.”
The Women@Amey Leadership Development Programme is part of Amey’s wider inclusion strategy. Applications for the fifth cohort will open in autumn 2025.
