🚀 Internship

2023 UK Summer Placement: Civil/Structural Engineering - Buildings

Mott MacDonald

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18d ago

🚀 Off-cycle

Cardiff

Rolling basis

Description

  • We are looking for a student to join our well-established Building Structures team in South Wales this summer.  You will support structural and civil engineering projects across a range of project types and sizes.
  • This role will offer the successful candidate the opportunity to:
  • Join a friendly and supportive team of engineers and other construction professionals in a vibrant multi-disciplinary office in the heart of Cardiff.
  • Work with purpose and impact on a variety of challenging projects in a company that has strong values.
  • Enjoy the support and opportunities of a truly global network of talented professionals.
  • If you’re invited to an interview, this is when we will discuss in more detail the specifics of the job role you applied for and what it involves.
  • You’ll be working with graduates, experienced professionals, and other students so an internship with us is the perfect opportunity to learn from a variety of people while understanding our values and culture. It’s also a great chance to get involved with real projects while gaining relevant experience.
  • We do not have a formal structure for our internships so you can really make the role your own. The more you get involved and the more questions you ask, the more you will gain from your experience with us
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Area of Responsibilities

Engineering

Responsibilities

  • We’re looking for highly motivated students who are passionate about learning from our industry experts. You’ll be given the opportunity to gain invaluable experience working on some of the exciting projects that are helping to shape tomorrow’s world.
  • We understand that to put your learning into practice it’s important that you’re given an accurate insight in to our innovative industry. With enough work placement experience under your belt you can get just that. Think of it as a worthwhile investment towards your future career.
  • We place a lot of emphasis on giving you a realistic view of our world, so you can decide if it’s the industry you want to work in.
  • Many of the employees that we recruit for our graduate schemes are students that have made an impression during their placements with us, so remember, this could be the start of a promising career for you with Mott MacDonald.
  • We are a living wage employer so we offer a great hourly rate for your placement with us.
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Requirements

  • To join us for a summer placement you must currently be at university (or in a gap between an undergrad and postgrad course) and studying civil or structural engineering.
  • You’ll be working with graduates, experienced professionals, and other students so a placement with us is the perfect opportunity to learn from a variety of people while understanding our values and culture. It’s also a great chance to get involved with real projects while gaining relevant experience.
  • We do not have a formal structure for our placements, so you can really make the role your own. The more you get involved and the more questions you ask, the more you will gain from your experience with us.
  • We are looking for students with the following characteristics:
  • A methodical approach to problem-solving
  • The ability to use your initiative to undertake tasks efficiently and independently.
  • Excellent verbal communication skills, which allow you to confidently liaise with clients and team members. 
  • Excellent written communication and attention to detail with the ability to demonstrate accurate technical drawings and good report writing.
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Education requirements

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