Industrial Placement - R&D Strategy

Bentley Motors Limited; Bradfield Green; Sur place; GBP 23 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Salary £25,500 starting

Mentorship

35 days holiday

Pension 10%

Learning opportunities

Résumé du poste

Bentley Motors Limited is offering Industrial Placement opportunities at its Crewe campus, part of a 93-strong Early Careers intake. You will gain hands-on experience across R&D strategy, processes and the AI portfolio, with mentoring and real ownership of projects, while contributing to Bentley’s journey to create extraordinary vehicles.

Expect to work with senior leaders, participate in masterclasses and networking, and enjoy a competitive starting salary with generous holidays and pension

Qualifications

• The successful candidate should be on track to achieve a 2:1 in Engineering (Mechanical, Automotive, Electrical/Electronic or Systems Engineering), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Business/Engineering Management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a structured approach to work.
• Interest in AI, automation and new digital tools; willingness to learn and apply them.

Responsabilités

• R&D Strategy: support definition, delivery, tracking and communication of strategic/operational initiatives and help prepare strategy events.
• R&D Processes: assist in optimizing cross-R&D processes for effective operation.
• Digitalisation, Automation & AI: support the AI portfolio from idea to delivery and build practical tools (e.g., Copilot agents, Power BI dashboards) to improve efficiency.

Connaissances

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Self-motivation

Formation

2:1 in Engineering or STEM

Computer Science or Data Science or Maths or Physics

Business/Engineering Management

Outils

Python

Power BI

Power Automate

Description du poste

As part of Bentley's annual Early Careers intake, you'll join a community of around 93 trainees including Industrial Placements, Graduates, and Apprentices. During your placement, you'll be based at our Bentley Campus "Dream Factory". Alongside hands‑on work experience, you'll also benefit from:

• CSR and outreach activities
• Opportunities to participate in charity events, community projects, and social committees
• Masterclasses, development workshops, and social events
• Inclusivity networks and peer support groups
• Placements and rotations across different areas of the business that interest you, As an Industrial Placement Student at Bentley, you will play a key part in Bentley’s journey to create extraordinary vehicles for our customers. Based out of our state‑of‑the‑art headquarters in Crewe, you will:
• Gain hands‑on experience across three connected areas at the centre of Bentley R&D: strategy, engineering processes, and digitalisation, automation and AI,
• See first‑hand how strategic decisions are prepared, made and turned into action, working alongside senior R&D leaders,
• Be mentored by experienced colleagues and take real ownership of your own projects, building skills that are increasingly central to how modern vehicles are developed.
• Your main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• R&D Strategy: supporting the definition, delivery, tracking and communication of strategic and operational initiatives, and helping to prepare strategy events,
• R&D Processes: supporting the optimisation of cross‑R&D processes and helping to ensure they work effectively,
• Digitalisation, Automation & AI: supporting the R&D AI portfolio from idea to delivery, and building practical solutions, such as bespoke tools, Copilot agents, Power Automate flows and Power BI dashboards, to improve efficiency.

About the Department: R&D Strategy & Process (EZ/S) sits within R&D Strategy & Operations and acts as a central team for the whole of Bentley R&D. The team defines and drives the R&D strategy, has responsibility for cross‑R&D engineering processes, and leads R&D's approach to digitalisation, data and AI, working closely with the R&D Directors, VW Group colleagues and IT.

What we are looking for

The successful candidates will be on track to achieve a 2:1 in the following degrees: Engineering (including Mechanical, Automotive, Electrical/Electronic or Systems Engineering), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Business/Engineering Management. Skills required for the role:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a structured approach to work
• Experience of coding (e.g. Python) or low‑code tools such as Power BI and Power Automate
• A genuine interest in AI, automation and new digital tools, and how they can improve the way people work
• Clear written and verbal communication, with the confidence to work with senior colleagues
• Organised, self‑motivated and curious.

As an Industrial Placement you will have access to the following benefits:

• A starting salary of £25,500
• Support from our Early Careers team and 121 manager mentorship
• 35 days' holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• 10% pension contribution with life assurance benefits
• Learning and development opportunities

Right To Work: To be eligible for an Early Careers programme you must have a legal right to work in the UK for the duration of the placement or graduate scheme. We welcome students who have Settled Status, a Tier 4 Visa, or a Graduate Visa. We are unable to offer sponsorship for our Early Careers positions.

#BelongingAtBentley Motivated to be the most diverse, inclusive luxury car company, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered. We firmly believe in equal opportunities for all, helping all colleagues thrive as their authentic selves and reach their highest potential. We believe that everyone, regardless of their background or beliefs, belongs at Bentley. Everyone is entitled to respect and dignity and we positively celebrate the differences between people.

Working at Bentley To learn more about what life is like working at Bentley, and our assessment process view our Candidate Pack