Construction - Civil Engineer Internship/Placement On Site

As a Civil Engineer Intern, you will be part of our multidisciplinary engineering team, supporting the delivery of water and wastewater projects from design through to completion and handover to the client. This placement will provide you with the opportunity to learn from industryleading project teams, working in a collaborative “oneteam” culture while developing and broadening your technical and professional skills.

You will demonstrate a willingness to learn and contribute as part of an experienced delivery team. Under the guidance of senior staff, you will support daytoday project activities, gain exposure to engineering design and onsite operations, and develop an understanding of how projects are priced, planned, and delivered.

Due to the diverse nature of our work, you will have the chance to observe and engage with a wide range of civil engineering activities, giving you valuable insight into both the technical and practical aspects of the industry. This placement is designed to support your professional growth, preparing you to return to university with enhanced knowledge and experience to progress in your future career.

Successful interns may also be considered for a place on the Glanua Graduate Programme upon completion of their degree, offering a clear pathway to continue their career development within the organisation.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The main duties and responsibilities of the Civil Junior Engineer are outlined as follows:

Work as part of a project team, contributing to the delivery of ongoing projects and embracing a collaborative “one team” culture.

Support the promotion of Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards, policies, and procedures onsite.

Develop foundational skills in setting out under supervision.

Gain practical experience in the use of laser levels and dumpy levels.

Build familiarity with BIM/Revit and develop basic drafting skills.

Learn to interpret rebar details and drawings with guidance from senior engineers.

Learn and practice basic concrete quality control tests, such as measuring slump (workability), taking cube samples, curing them properly, and recording the results.

Get familiar with water and wastewater treatment processes, including exposure to modular package treatment plant fabrication.

Engage in continuous learning and development, keeping up to date with emerging industry standards and technologies through guidance and mentoring.

Support site teams with health and safety activities, such as inductions, statutory inspections, record keeping, and data collection.

Demonstrate eagerness to learn, develop professional skills, and progress toward future career goals. Our organisation has a strong record of supporting career growth from internship to senior leadership roles.

Undertake other tasks and learning opportunities as required to support project and team needs.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

The main knowledge, skills and experience required