Civil Engineering Placement: Design, Site & Field Work

JN Bentley; North East; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave (pro rata)

Mentorship and guidance from seasoned

Early Career Professionals network

Funding support towards final academic

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley is offering a 12-month placement across design and construction teams, based in the North East region. The role provides exposure to live projects within the Northumbrian Water framework and requires travel around the North East.

You will support planning, design and site activities, gain practical experience for your Civil Engineering degree, and may be offered a permanent role after completion. Summer 2027 start.

Qualifications

• You must be studying a full-time undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering.
• Have a basic understanding of civil engineering principles and practices.
• Have 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 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 GPS, total station, dumpy Level, pipe laser.
• Assist the Site Engineer with carrying out the required quality assurance and completing ITRs 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

Communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Driving license

Travel to sites

Education

Undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

GPS

Total Station

Dumpy Level

Pipe Laser

Job description

Mott MacDonald Bentley is offering a 12-month placement across design and construction teams, based in the North East region. The role provides exposure to live projects within the Northumbrian Water framework and requires travel around the North East.

You will support planning, design and site activities, gain practical experience for your Civil Engineering degree, and may be offered a permanent role after completion. Summer 2027 start.