Summer Placement Engineer: Build Real Projects on Site

Tilbury Douglas; Coalville; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring and guidance

Structured summer placement

Competitive salary

Two volunteering days

Diverse projects

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Tilbury Douglas offers a Summer Placement Engineer role in the East Midlands, giving hands-on experience across operational project delivery on a live site. You will learn from experienced professionals, contribute to real project activity, and gain practical skills to support your studies and future career.

You'll rotate across site operations, planning, and coordination, developing technical and problem-solving abilities while understanding safety, quality, and commercial processes in a

Qualifications

• Currently studying towards a degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Construction Management or a related built environment discipline.
• A full UK driving licence, or be working towards obtaining one by February 2027.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with a practical and logical approach.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage with a wide range of people.
• A collaborative mindset, with enthusiasm to learn and take on responsibility.
• Previous placement or site experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day management of site operations, helping to ensure works are delivered safely and in line with the project programme.
• Develop an understanding of how construction and engineering works are carried out safely, efficiently and to the required specifications and standards.
• Contribute to setting out, surveying and engineering control activities on site.
• Support the preparation and review of method statements, risk assessments and quality documentation.
• Observe and support the coordination of subcontractors, suppliers and site teams.
• Attend planning meetings and progress reviews, gaining an understanding of how site activities are planned and coordinated.
• Support site logistics, temporary works and the sequencing of construction activities.
• Work with design, commercial and operational teams to understand and help resolve technical and practical challenges.
• Produce and maintain accurate site records, reports and other documentation.
• Develop an understanding of commercial processes and how programme, cost and operational decisions influence project delivery.
• Gain exposure to modern construction methods, sustainability and the digital tools used to manage and deliver projects.
• Start building strong working relationships with project teams, clients, consultants and supply chain partners.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Collaborative mindset

Driving licence

Education

Civil/Structural/Building Services/Construction Management degree

Job description

Tilbury Douglas offers a Summer Placement Engineer role in the East Midlands, giving hands-on experience across operational project delivery on a live site. You will learn from experienced professionals, contribute to real project activity, and gain practical skills to support your studies and future career.

You'll rotate across site operations, planning, and coordination, developing technical and problem-solving abilities while understanding safety, quality, and commercial processes in a