2025 Industrial Placement: Civil Engineering - Bham

Mott MacDonald; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player offers ambitious students a unique opportunity to gain practical experience through a 10 to 12-month industrial placement. This role allows you to work alongside graduates and seasoned professionals on exciting projects in the Birmingham Bridges and Civil Structures team. You'll develop essential skills in problem-solving and communication while engaging with real-world challenges. This placement not only provides valuable insights into the engineering field but also serves as a potential stepping stone to future career opportunities within the company. Join a dynamic team and shape your future today!

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Contributory Pension

Flexible Benefits Scheme

Social and Professional Activities

Discounts on Cinema Tickets

Discounts on Travel

Discounts on Fashion

Discounts on Utilities

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a university degree program.
• Strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with professionals on real projects.
• Gain insight into company culture and industry practices.

Skills

Problem Solving

Initiative

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree (enrolled)

Job description

Job Description

We have opportunities for driven and ambitious students seeking practical experience within our diverse and innovative teams.

Our industrial placement programs last 10 to 12 months and are designed for students during a year out from university, after completing a bachelor's degree, and before starting a postgraduate course. Operating across various sectors, we offer projects that align with your academic interests and career aspirations.

During the placement, you'll collaborate with graduates, experienced professionals, and fellow students, providing a valuable learning environment and insight into our company culture. You'll also engage with real projects, gaining relevant experience.

This role is with the Birmingham Bridges and Civil Structures team, working on a variety of projects, including the design of active travel, highway, and rail structures, as well as asset management and sustainable repair methods. You will receive support from our experts to develop your structural experience for your future studies.

Candidate Specification

To qualify for this placement, you must be enrolled in a university degree program and possess the following:

• A methodical approach to problem solving
• Ability to use initiative to complete tasks independently
• Excellent verbal communication skills for liaising with clients and team members
• Strong written communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to produce technical drawings and reports

About our placements

We seek highly motivated students passionate about learning from industry experts. This is an opportunity to work on exciting projects shaping the future.

Our placements provide an accurate industry insight, helping you decide if this is the right career path. Many employees recruited through placements have gone on to graduate schemes, so this could be the start of your career with us.

Benefits include:

• A competitive salary above the living wage
• Contributory pension up to 7%
• Flexible benefits scheme tailored to your needs

Our social side

Joining us means engaging in social and professional activities, from networking events to sports and charity initiatives. Our offices have social committees that organize various events, and you can suggest new ideas.

You also gain access to discounts on cinema tickets, travel, fashion, utilities, and more.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We promote fair employment practices and an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute and express themselves.

Agile working

We support flexible work arrangements to help you meet your commitments effectively, fostering trust and autonomy.

More about Mott MacDonald

We are a global engineering, management, and development consultancy committed to improving society through social outcomes, innovation, and excellence. Our core values are progress, respect, integrity, drive, and excellence.