T Level Civil Engineering Student Placement - Wakefield (West Yorkshire)

Are you currently studying a T Level in Civil Engineering or Construction and looking to gain valuable industry experience?

At Octavius Infrastructure, we're offering an exciting opportunity for a T Level Civil Engineering Student to join our team in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, and gain hands-on experience working on National Highways infrastructure projects.

This placement will allow you to apply the knowledge you're developing in the classroom to real projects, while building the practical skills, confidence and industry experience needed for a successful career in civil engineering and construction.

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You'll join a team that will support your learning, help you build practical experience and provide exposure to a range of exciting highways and infrastructure projects across Yorkshire and the surrounding region.

Our ambition to double in size over the coming years means there has never been a more exciting time to start your career with us.

As a T Level Civil Engineering Student, you'll support the successful delivery of highways and infrastructure projects across our National Highways Renewals contracts.

Working alongside experienced engineers and project teams, you'll gain practical experience in:

• Site inspections and engineering activities.
• Surveying and setting out support.
• Health, safety and environmental management.
• Engineering records and project documentation.
• Quality assurance processes and site compliance.
• Understanding engineering drawings and specifications.
• Planning and coordination of construction activities.
• Learning how highways maintenance and renewals projects are delivered.
• Supporting problem-solving and technical discussions on live projects.

Throughout your placement, you'll have the opportunity to observe and contribute to real project activities while building valuable industry knowledge and practical engineering skills.

You'll work alongside Engineers, Site Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers and other construction professionals, gaining an understanding of the different career paths available within civil engineering and infrastructure.

You'll also learn the importance of building positive relationships with colleagues, clients, suppliers and local communities.

We are committed to developing future talent and supporting the next generation of engineers.

You'll benefit from:

• A structured T Level industry placement programme.
• Support and mentoring from experienced engineers and project professionals.
• Hands-on experience on live infrastructure projects.
• Exposure to a variety of civil engineering disciplines.
• Opportunities to develop technical, commercial and professional skills.
• A safe and supportive learning environment.
• Valuable experience that will strengthen your future career prospects.
• Insight into apprenticeship, undergraduate and graduate opportunities within Octavius Infrastructure.

We're looking for enthusiastic students who are keen to learn and develop a career within civil engineering or construction.

You'll ideally be:

• Currently studying a T Level in Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Looking to complete your industry placement as part of your course.
• Interested in highways, infrastructure and construction projects.
• Keen to gain practical experience in a professional working environment.
• Enthusiastic, motivated and willing to learn.
• A strong communicator with a positive attitude towards teamwork.

Most importantly, you'll be curious, proactive and excited about developing your knowledge of the infrastructure industry.