Summer Industrial Placements 2025
Join us this summer and take your first step towards an exciting career in engineering!
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Contract
Industrial Placement
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Location
London/Birmingham
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Remuneration
Living Wage (hourly rate varies by office)
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Start Date
Summer 2025
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Application Deadline
Friday 25 April 2025
Are you an ambitious engineering student eager to gain hands-on industry experience before your final year of studies? We are looking for talented and enthusiastic students to join our dynamic team for a 4-6 week summer placement in 2025 at our London and Birmingham offices.
Our summer placements offer a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative and creative environment. You’ll gain real-world exposure to exciting projects, contributing to innovative engineering solutions within the built environment. This is a fantastic chance to enhance your technical skills, apply your academic knowledge, and develop a deeper understanding of industry practices.
Available Placements
We are offering placements across multiple engineering disciplines:
- Structural Engineering (London and Birmingham)
- Civil Engineering (London)
- Mechanical Engineering (London)
- Electrical Engineering (London)
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking students who:
- Are currently pursuing a degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
- Have a predicted 2:1 or above and are set to graduate in 2026.
- Are passionate about engineering and excited by the opportunity to contribute to innovative, sustainable projects.
- Enjoy problem-solving and collaborating in a team-oriented environment.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the placement and your preferred discipline/location to recruitment@webbyates.com, quoting the job reference INTERN2025, by the application deadline.
These posts will not be procured through a recruitment agency.
What to Expect
- Hands-on project experience, working on real challenges within the built environment
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, engaging with architects, designers, and engineers to develop intelligent, forward-thinking solutions
- Mentorship and guidance from experienced engineers to support your learning and professional growth
- Exposure to cutting-edge design tools and methodologies, enhancing your technical expertise
Benefits
- Hands on experience on live projects
- Potential offer of a Graduate Engineer role to start in 2026 (if placement is successful)
- Living wage hourly rate
- Hybrid working
- Flexitime (core hours 10am – 4pm)
- Relaxed office culture with regular social events
- Employee assistance programme
- Mental health first aiders
- Refreshments and healthy snacks
- Regular programme of training
- Voucher and discount schemes
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