Structure & New Model Planning, Exterior Surfaces - Placement Year

Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft; England; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned automotive manufacturer in the UK is offering a Technical Planning Internship from July 2026. The intern will support various planning teams with project activities related to the new model integration and planning of facilities. This role requires an engineering student and offers a competitive salary of £27,000 along with benefits such as 27 days of holiday and a subsidized restaurant.

Benefits

27 days holiday

Attractive pension scheme

Subsidized on-site restaurant

Employee benefits and discounts

Qualifications

• On track to achieve a 2:2 or above in a relevant engineering course.
• Experience with business analytics tools.
• Planning and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Planning team with new model integration.
• Assist with the construction and equipment-planning of new facilities.
• Evaluate new equipment and technology requirements.

Skills

MS Excel / Office Suite

Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)

SharePoint

Power BI

MicroStation or similar

Technical drawings

German language skills

Education

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

Job description

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 the Product and Structure Planning teams as well as our Production Specialists with project related activities for existing and new model / structure projects.

What awaits you?

• Supporting the Planning team in the procurement and preparation for new Rolls‑Royce model integration within the 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 the 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 are 40 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 for applications: 30th November 2025

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