Civil Engineering Placement: Design, Build & Site Experience

JN Bentley; Reading; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from experiencedprofessiona

26 days annual leave pro rata

Access to Early Career Professionals

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley offers a 12-month placement across design and construction teams, providing exposure to live projects within the Thames Water framework. You’ll support planning, design and site activities, travelling to sites as required and gaining practical industry experience during a year of professional development.

You’ll work on real projects, benefit from mentorship, and could secure funding for your final academic year, with a potential permanent role after graduation.

Qualifications

• Studying a full-time undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering.
• Basic understanding of civil engineering principles and practices.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• A valid driving license and use of a car is essential.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel to sites across your operational region.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, design, construction, commissioning, handover and completion of projects.
• Assist the Project Leader (Designer) with preparation of design, technical drawings and other documentation in line with company processes, procedures and contract requirements.
• Assist the Site Engineer with setting out line & level of structures and pipework in line with construction drawings using a variety of surveying equipment (GPS, total station, dumpy Level, pipe laser).
• Assist the Site Engineer with carrying out the required quality assurance and completing ITR's (Inspection and test records) in line with company procedures.
• Assist the Site Manager & Site Engineer with supervising safety, health & environment on site in line with company standards and procedures.
• Assist the Site Manager & Site Engineer with day-to-day running of the site including requisition of materials and plant and processing of delivery tickets.
• Liaise with designers, support teams and supply chains.
• Assist the Site Engineer with producing as-built surveys and records.
• Assist the Project Leader (Designer) with compiling completion documentation in line with the client completion process.

Skills

Civil engineering knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Mott MacDonald Bentley offers a 12-month placement across design and construction teams, providing exposure to live projects within the Thames Water framework. You’ll support planning, design and site activities, travelling to sites as required and gaining practical industry experience during a year of professional development.

You’ll work on real projects, benefit from mentorship, and could secure funding for your final academic year, with a potential permanent role after graduation.