Structure & New Model Planning, Exterior Surfaces - Placement Year

BMW Group; Chichester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury automotive manufacturer in Chichester is seeking a Technical Planning Intern for a 12-month internship starting July 2026. This role offers a competitive salary, a balanced work-life schedule with 40 hours per week, and benefits such as 27 days of holiday and a subsidized restaurant. Ideal candidates will be pursuing a degree in Engineering and possess skills in MS Excel and project planning tools.

Benefits

Competitive salary

27 days holiday per annum

Attractive pension scheme

Subsidised on-site restaurant

Qualifications

• On track to achieve a 2:2 or above.
• Able to show initiative and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Support the Planning team in procurement for new Rolls-Royce model integration.
• Review concept maturity and change requirements for equipment commissioning.
• Assist in planning and preparation of new model vehicle build phases.

Skills

MS Excel / Office Suite

Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)

Planning and organisational skills

MicroStation or similar drawing package

Technical drawings and software (CAD)

German language skills

Education

Bachelor’s or integrated Master’s degree in Automotive/Mechanical/Mechatronics/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Power BI

SharePoint

Job description

Overview

Technical Planning Intern - 12 Month Internship (July 2026)

Entity, Location – Rolls Royce Motor Cars, Goodwood.

Our team is seeking an intern to join from July 2026. You will support theProductand Structure Planning teams as well as our Production Specialistswith project related activities for existing and new model / structureprojects.

What awaits you?

• Supporting the Planning team in the procurement and preparation fornew Rolls-Royce model integration within paint shop.
• A unique opportunity to also support the construction and equipment-planning of the new paint facility.
• Reviewing concept maturity and change requirements in preparation for equipment commissioning.
• Evaluation and feasibility assessment of new equipment and controls technologies for new paint facility.
• Reviews and updates to structure layout and engineering drawings.
• Data gathering, analysis and continuous process improvements.
• Assisting in planning and preparation of new model vehicle build phases.
• Ergonomics and Industrial Engineering assessments if required.
• Streamlining of reporting requirements and preparation for annual audits.

What should you bring along?

• Studying a Bachelor’s or integrated Master’s degree and on track to achieve a 2:2 or above in Automotive/Mechanical/Mechatronics/Industrial Engineering or similar course.
• Experience with MS Excel / Office Suite, Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), SharePoint, Power BI and other business analytics tools.
• Planning and organisational skills.
• Able to show initiative and work independently.
• MicroStation or similar drawing package experience is preferable.
• Experience with technical drawings and software is preferred (ie.CAD).
• German language skills are advantageous.

What can you look forward to?

• Great Pay –A competitive annual salary of£27,000, 27 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract)and an attractive pension scheme.
• Rewarding Work-Life Balance– Contracted working hours are40 hours a week.
• Exciting Additional Benefits –You will have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits, a subsidised on-site restaurant and access to our Advantages scheme which gives you a range of offers and discounts.

What do you need to do now?

If you apply, the next stages of the recruiting process include online testing, an in-person assessment centre and then a virtual interview with the hiring manager.

Please note:

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of disability, age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sex or sexual orientation.

At the BMW Group, we place great importance on equal treatment and equal opportunities. Our recruiting decisions are based on the personality, experience, and skills of the applicants.

Closing date

Closing date for applications: 30th November 2025

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