Key Takeaways
- Undertake a Civil Engineering (Maritime) Summer Internship in London.
- Assist with the planning and design of port infrastructure, coastal protection, and waterfront developments.
- Gain experience working with clients such as port authorities and energy companies.
- Applications close on 12 November 2026, but early application is recommended.
- We are looking for candidates working towards a Civil Engineering qualification with enthusiasm for the maritime sector.
About the Role
This internship focuses on Civil Engineering within the Maritime sector, based in London.
The Opportunity
You will be part of a team working on diverse projects including port developments, coastal protection, masterplanning, river transport, decarbonisation studies, and waterfront developments. You will also contribute to large-scale multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects in the ports, coastal, and energy sectors. The team is involved in projects from concept through to construction, serving both public and private sector clients.
Energy, collaboration, and effective communication are crucial as teams often act as integrators, working with internal specialists and external bodies.
What You'll Do
- Assist with the planning and design of port infrastructure, waterborne transport facilities, coastal protection, waterfront developments, and other water-sited infrastructure.
- Produce reports, presentations, drawings, calculations, specifications, Feasibility Studies, and Business Cases.
- Collaborate with a range of clients including investors, port authorities, the Environment Agency, energy companies, Local Authorities, and contractors.
- Undertake site visits and surveys, meeting with Clients and Stakeholders.
Is This Role Right For You?
We are looking for candidates who are:
- Working towards a qualification in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Ground / Geotechnical Engineering.
- Enthusiastic about a career in Maritime, with some knowledge of marine and coastal sectors.
- Possess an understanding of civil and coastal engineering principles, including geotechnics, environment, structures, and coastal processes.
- Passionate about sustainability and decarbonisation in the maritime sector.
- Have strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Experience in port, harbour, shipyard, or coastal infrastructure is desirable.
- Experience using computer-aided design (CAD), GIS, structural or geotechnical finite element analysis software is desirable.
- Programming experience is desirable.
Alongside your degree, we value:
- Changemakers: Passion for sustainable development and creating a better world.
- Innovative minds: Critical thinkers who embrace new ideas.
- Growth seekers: Individuals with a growth mindset, eager to learn.
- Adaptable adventurers: Those ready to take on challenges.
What We Offer You
- 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.
- Possibilities to make an impact through your work.
- Flexible working arrangements.
Next Steps
Applications are reviewed as received, so early application is recommended. The process includes an online application, psychometric testing, application review, case study, interview, and offer stage.