2027 Summer Placement Students

Heyne Tillett Steel; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Heyne Tillett Steel invites applications for its 2027 Summer Placement Programme. Ambitious Civil or Structural Engineering undergraduates will gain industry experience on live projects for a minimum of 8 weeks, supported by director-led teams and site visits.

Placement focuses on practical design, structural analysis, and exposure to a broad portfolio from refurbishments to large new builds, helping you develop professional skills in a supportive, employee-owned environment.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of basic design calculations per Eurocode standards.
• Understanding of designing beams and columns in steel and concrete.
• On track for a 2:1 or above in current studies.

Responsibilities

• Embed within Director-led teams on a diverse portfolio of projects including refurbishments and new builds.
• Attend site visits to understand how design translates to construction.
• Develop practical, transferable structural engineering skills during the placement.

Skills

Design calculations

Beams & columns design

Education

Civil/Structural undergrad

Tools

Tedds

Robot

SCIA

Tekla

GSA

Job description

We’re always on the lookout for insightful, talented, and imaginative people to join our practice. As an Employee Owned Trust, we are committed to the development and success of our staff and maintaining the ethos of the practice. If you want to be part of a creative, friendly, and dynamic team, then we want to hear from you.

About HTS :

Heyne Tillett Steel is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce.

About The Role :

Applications are now open for 2027 Summer placements!

Heyne Tillett Steel is inviting applications from ambitious Structural Engineering undergraduates for our 2027 Summer Placement Programme. This is an opportunity to gain genuine industry experience at a leading engineering practice, working on live projects for a minimum of 8 weeks.

The Opportunity

Placement students will be embedded within one of our Director-led teams, contributing to a diverse portfolio of projects that spans smaller-scale refurbishments through to large-scale new builds. This breadth of exposure ensures a well-rounded understanding of structural engineering practice across different project types and complexities.

Site visits form an integral part of the placement, providing invaluable insight into how design decisions are realised in the built environment and reinforcing the connection between theoretical design and practical construction.

Preparing for Your Placement

To maximise the value of your time with us, we recommend candidates arrive with:

• A working knowledge of basic design calculations, carried out by hand and in accordance with Eurocode standards
• An understanding of designing beams and columns in both steel and concrete, which will provide a strong foundation for the placement

Software and Technical Development

Placement students will have the opportunity to develop proficiency across a range of industry-standard software, including:

• Tedds for individual member calculations
• Robot, SCIA, Tekla and GSA for advanced structural analysis and design

This exposure ensures placement students leave with practical, transferable skills relevant to professional structural engineering practice.

The Ideal Candidate

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Civil or Structural Engineering undergraduate degree
• Strong academic performance, particularly in structural analysis, mechanics of materials, and design modules
• On track for a 2:1 or above
• Genuine passion for the built environment and engineering design
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Curiosity about how buildings/infrastructure are conceived and constructed
• Professional attitude and reliability
• Enthusiasm for exposure to varied project scales (refurbishments to large new-builds)