Student

Designid; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Designid is seeking Student Placement Engineers to join their Summer 2026 Team. Based in Hillsborough, Dublin, and London, this role supports technical design work across various engineering projects, allowing you to grow your engineering ability.

As part of a collaborative and innovative team, you'll focus on creativity, sustainability, and technical excellence while applying the Design ID ethos. This is a fantastic opportunity for aspiring engineers to gain valuable experience within the industry.

Qualifications

• Interest in technical design and engineering projects.
• Ability to develop practical solutions to design challenges.
• Willingness to learn and apply engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of technical design work across engineering projects.
• Undertake element design and contribute to project quality.
• Grow engineering capability across Structural, Civil, and Infrastructure disciplines.

Job description

Location: Hillsborough, Dublin, London
Date Posted: 17th February 2026
Closing Date: 26th February 2027 at 18:00

This role involves supporting the delivery of technical design work across a variety of engineering projects. You will undertake element design, develop practical solutions to design challenges, and contribute to overall project quality, all while learning and applying the Design ID ethos. The role offers exposure to multidisciplinary environments, enabling you to grow your engineering capability across Structural, Civil and Infrastructure disciplines.

We are inviting applications for Student Placement Engineers in all our offices for our Summer 2026 Team. Please get in touch at any time if you’re interested in a Student Placement position with us: [e-mail].

Design ID is a multi‑award winning multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with offices in Hillsborough, Northern Ireland; London; and Dublin. Our team delivers innovative structural, civil and infrastructure engineering solutions across a wide range of sectors, from public realm and bridges to conservation and modern methods of construction.

We hold a strong focus on creativity, sustainability and technical excellence, alongside our commitment to inspiring future engineers through the “Think Design Engineer” STEM foundation.

Design ID is recognised for its collaborative culture and progressive approach to modern engineering.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please contact Joanne Irvine at [e-mail] with your request.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex, religious or similar philosophical belief, political opinion, race, age, sexual orientation, marital status, civil partnership status, disability, or gender reassignment status.