Placement
Closes in 14 days
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake an Industrial Placement as a Civil Engineer focusing on Water Utilities in Birmingham.
- Work on diverse projects, from catchment management to wastewater treatment systems, using data analysis, modelling, and collaboration.
- You must be studying for a relevant Bachelors or Masters degree (e.g., Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering).
- The advert closes on 12 November 2026, with a start date of 1 September 2027. Early application is advised.
- This role requires you to have the right to work in the UK permanently, as visa sponsorship is not provided.
About the Role
This is an Industrial Placement opportunity for a Civil Engineer focusing on Water Utilities in Birmingham.
What You'll Do
As part of an integrated team, you will deliver resilient clean water and wastewater infrastructure solutions. Your work will involve:
- Assessing large datasets, gap analysis, and scoping future investigation needs using historic drawings, surveys, catchment information, hydraulic models, and reports.
- Contributing to technical delivery, calculations, drawings, and modelling.
- Maintaining records of meetings, workshops, and technical reviews.
- Communicating and collaborating internally and externally, presenting your work, and participating in design reviews.
- Working on projects ranging from small-scale civil engineering to nature-based solutions and major infrastructure programmes.
About You
We are looking for individuals who are studying for a Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant academic discipline, such as:
- Civil Engineering
- Earth Sciences (including Geology & Oceanography)
- Environmental Engineering
- Geography & Geospatial Science
Skills and experience in Microsoft Office, programming (e.g. Python, FME), and GIS are beneficial.
Core attributes we seek include:
- Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development.
- Innovative minds: Critical thinkers who embrace new ideas.
- Growth seekers: Eagerness to learn and explore new ways of working.
- Adaptable adventurers: Readiness to take on challenges.
What We Offer
- Competitive, fair, and equitable pay.
- A career where you can belong, grow, and thrive.
- Benefits that support health and wellbeing.
- A wide range of learning opportunities.
- The chance to make an impact through your work.
- Profit Share (for permanent members).
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance, and Income protection cover.
- Access to flexible benefits.
Key Dates
- Start Date: 1 September 2027
- Advert Closing Date: 12 November 2026
Please note: Applications may close early due to high volume. Early application is recommended.
Eligibility
- You must be eligible to work permanently in the UK without sponsorship.
- Visa sponsorship is not offered for this role.