Summer Placement Civil Engineer Student

Kier Group; Lewes; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group is offering a Summer Placement Civil Engineer to join the Infrastructure team in Falmer, East Sussex, working within Water on the Southern Water framework. The role includes hands-on experience and mentorship to develop essential engineering and surveying skills.

The 8-week placement starts July 2027, with exposure to planning, design, and on-site activities, plus the preparation of reports and documentation to support project progress.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Civil Engineering degree or related field and returning to university after placement.
• Interest in civil engineering and the construction industry.
• Full UK driving license.
• Strong analytical and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, execution, and management of projects relevant to your field of study.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to support project objectives.
• Conduct research and analysis to inform project decisions and strategies.
• Prepare reports, presentations and documentation related to project activities.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to problem-solving and decision-making.

Skills

Full UK driving license

Interest in civil engineering

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Education

Civil Engineering degree or related field

Job description

Summer Placement Civil Engineer .

We're looking for a Summer Placement Civil Engineering Student to join our Infrastructure team.You will be working within Water on the Southern Water framework on projects across East Sussex.

Location: Falmer, East Sussex

Starting Salary:£27,976 per annum

Pathway:8 Weeks - 40hrs per week

Starting date:July 2027

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Summer Placement Civil Engineer,you'llbe working within the Water team assistingin the planning & coordination, design & management of the project and on-site activities. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience, receive mentorship from experienced professionals, and developa strong foundationin quantity surveying.

What will your day-to-day duties include?

• Assisting in the planning, execution, and management of projects relevant to your field of study.
• Collaborating with team members and stakeholders to support project objectives.
• Conducting research and analysis to inform project decisions and strategies.
• Preparing reports, presentations, and documentation related to project activities.
• Participating in team meetings and contribute to problem-solving and decision-making processes.

How does a placement work?

Kier iscommitted to encouraging talent and providing opportunities for growth and development.

When you join, you will be enrolled onto our summer placement scheme. The programme will take 8 weeks to complete and has been designed to immerse yourself in the world of construction, you'll get to see your learnings in real world situations and gain practical experiences to support the rest of your degree.

Benefits for you:

• Practical experience: gain valuable hands-on experience in your field.
• Skill improvement: develop technical and professional skills.
• Networking: build professional relationships and expand your network.
• Career insight: gain insights into your chosen industry and potential career paths.
• Employment opportunities: increase your chances of securing a further placement, or graduate opportunity, at Kier or elsewhere.

What are we looking for?

We're on the lookout for students undertaking a degree in Civil Engineeringor a related field, who can join us on an 8-week placement across July - August.You must be returning to university upon completion of your placement.

• Demonstrates a genuine interest in pursuing a career in civil engineering and the construction industry, with clear motivation to learn and develop professionally.
• Demonstrates analytical and critical thinking to assess situations and problem solve with strong attention to detail.
• Shows enthusiasm for learning new skills and knowledge, and the ability to adapt in response to feedback.
• Works effectively as part of a team, demonstrating collaboration, reliability, and respect for others.
• Hold a full UK driver license.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a high priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives, and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Recruitment timeline

October 2026: Initial applications

November 2026: Application reviews

January 2027 onwards: Interviews

It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations we reserve the right to close adverts early