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Industrial Placement Civil and Structural Engineer - Cardiff (September 2025)

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Hydrock

3mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Construction & Surveying
    Engineering
  • Plymouth

AI generated summary

  • You should have a relevant degree in progress, be self-motivated with enthusiasm, possess strong communication skills, and have a desire to learn from industry experts.
  • You will work on design projects, prepare reports, engage in STEM activities, liaise with stakeholders, manage your workload, and coordinate meetings while documenting discussions and actions.

Requirements

  • - Part-way completed a relevant degree, BEng (Hons) or BSc (Hons)
  • - Humanity, self-motivation and enthusiasm
  • - Excellent communication and written skills
  • - A desire to learn from industry experts

Responsibilities

  • Project work at concept and scheme design, modelling detailed design, specification and drawing
  • Preparation of reports, providing advice and guidance to clients and project teams
  • Undertaking STEM engagement activities
  • Liaising with internal and external stakeholders, developing relationships and people skills
  • Managing your workload to meet project deadlines
  • Arranging and attending meetings, taking minutes and distributing actions

FAQs

What is the location for the Industrial Placement Civil and Structural Engineer position?

The position is located in Cardiff.

When is the anticipated start date for this role?

The anticipated start date for this role is September 2025.

Are applicants required to have a visa to work in the UK?

Yes, candidates must be eligible to work in the UK without our sponsorship, as we are not able to provide a Skilled Worker visa for this position.

What qualifications are required for applicants?

Applicants should have part-way completed a relevant degree, such as BEng (Hons) or BSc (Hons).

What responsibilities will I have in this role?

Responsibilities include project work at various design stages, preparing reports, engaging in STEM activities, liaising with stakeholders, managing workloads to meet deadlines, and arranging and attending meetings.

What skills will help me succeed in this role?

Successful candidates should possess humanity, self-motivation, enthusiasm, excellent communication and written skills, and a desire to learn from industry experts.

What kind of projects will I work on?

You will work on complex projects related to building design, alongside a highly collaborative multi-disciplinary team focused on sustainability and technical excellence.

What benefits are offered to employees?

Employees receive competitive salaries, health benefits, 25 days of holiday (with options to buy/sell days), an earlier finish on Fridays, and additional perks such as flexible benefits and a day off for charitable causes.

How does the company prioritize diversity and inclusion?

The company champions diversity, equity, and inclusion, committing to creating a safe environment for all employees and considering applications without regard to protected characteristics.

What is the application process for this position?

After completing your application, the recruitment team will review it. If shortlisted, you may have a 30-minute initial phone pre-screen, followed by a formal interview via video conference or in-person.

Hydrock is a national multi-disciplinary engineering, energy and sustainability consultancy.

Engineering & Construction
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1995
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Hydrock is a British owned integrated engineering design, energy and sustainability consultancy.We're passionate about three things: creating high-performing buildings and infrastructure; unlocking complex sites; and being a great place to work. We bring buildings to life so people can enjoy them, and we make developments viable to transform our environment and infrastructure.We are known for both our dynamic and entrepreneurial approach to business and our technical excellence. We are also industry leading in the commitment we make to the wellbeing and motivation of our most valuable asset – our people.The capability, enthusiasm and integrity of our people is at the heart of the business. We take pride in working with our clients to achieve outstanding results and we create a real sense of shared purpose within our business. This is what makes Hydrock a great place to work, reflected by being listed in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For survey for the last eight consecutive years. From a UK-wide office network, operating across all sectors, we deliver a blend of engineering design skills from structural and building services engineering, to civils and infrastructure design, to site investigations and geotechnical design, through to transport and highways design. Within our business, we have many specialist skills including fire engineering, acoustic design, flood risk assessments, and micro-simulation modelling, and we have a specialist nuclear consultancy business shaping safety and environmental standards in the nuclear sector. Hydrock is a growing business offering our people challenging and interesting work and a family-oriented, healthy work/life balance. We’re always keen to hear from exceptional people who can help us drive our business forward.