Placement Civil Engineer

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

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley is offering a 12-month placement for undergraduates in Civil Engineering, starting Summer 2027. You will work across design and construction teams on real projects within the United Utilities framework, with travel across the North West region required.

You’ll assist in planning, design, construction, commissioning, and handover, support surveying and QA tasks, liaise with designers and supply chains, and gain mentorship while contributing to live projects.

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 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 surveying equipment (GPS, total station, dumpy Level, pipe laser).
• Assist the Site Engineer with carrying out the required quality assurance and completing ITRs (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 Eng basics

Communication skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Driving licence

Travel flexibility

Education

Undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Mott MacDonald Bentley is a fully integrated design and build business combining the design expertise of Mott MacDonald with the contracting experience of JN Bentley, operating across water, energy and environment sectors throughout the UK. With an annual turnover surpassing £500 million, Mott MacDonald Bentley cements its position as a leader within the industry. The sustained, robust business performance creates an ideal environment for career growth.

About The Role

Our placements last for 12 months, working across both design and construction teams, to offer the broadest exposure to the industry, working on real-world projects that make a difference in communities. It’s a great chance to get involved with live projects while gaining experience relevant to your degree. This role is working within our United Utilities framework, so travel around the North West region is required.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in the planning, design, construction, commissioning, handover and completion of projects
• Assist the Project Leader (Designer) with preparation of design, technicaldrawingsand other documentation in line with company processes,proceduresand contract requirements.
• Assist the Site Engineer with setting out line & level of structures and pipeworkin line with construction drawingsusing 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-dayrunning 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.

What You’ll Need

• 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

What’s In It For You

• Gain practical experience in your chosen role
• Work on projects that have a positive impact on the community
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals
• 26 days annual leave (pro rata for the duration of your placement)
• Access to our Early Career Professionals network

Plus, if you have a successful placement year you could be offered a permanent role for when you finish your studies, as well as the potential for funding support towards your final academic year.

Here, you’ll build a career with purpose—on projects that make a real difference. And you’ll be part of a team that invests in your future. This role is to start Summer 2027.