Summer Placement Student – Trainee Engineer (Electrical Engineering)

Location: National
Placement Dates: Summer 2026

Start your electrical engineering journey with us!

Are you looking to gain hands-on experience and make a real impact this summer? As a Summer Placement Student – Trainee Engineer (Electrical Engineering), you'll work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to live projects, and develop practical skills that will support your future career in electrical engineering.

Connecting communities to opportunity. We bring people together.

At Octavius Infrastructure, we're passionate about building safer, smarter journeys and stronger communities. We care about your safety, wellbeing, and development. You'll be part of a supportive and inclusive team, working with innovative thinkers on projects that truly make a difference.

What you'll be doing:

Supporting project teams in both site and office environments
Assisting with the installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems
Contributing to electrical design activities, method statements, and technical documentation
Supporting record-keeping, planning, and quality assurance activities
Working closely with Site Managers, Project Engineers, and Engineering Managers
Engaging with local communities and promoting careers in construction and engineering

You'll work with… (because relationships are important)

You'll join a diverse team of professionals including Site Managers, Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Engineering Managers. Building strong working relationships with colleagues, suppliers, and clients will be key to your development and success. You'll also have opportunities to support outreach and engagement activities that promote engineering careers.

What you'll get… (because we value you):

Hands-on experience on live road and rail infrastructure projects
Mentoring and support from experienced electrical engineers
Opportunities to develop technical, professional, and safety knowledge
Exposure to both site-based and office-based engineering activities
A friendly, inclusive, and supportive team environment
Flexible working arrangements where possible

About you… (what you are skilled at):

Currently studying towards a degree in Electrical Engineering
Enthusiastic, proactive, and keen to learn
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Organised, with a logical and problem-solving mindset
Committed to health, safety, and quality

You'll bring… (your enthusiasm & potential):

A genuine interest in electrical engineering and infrastructure
A positive attitude and willingness to take on new challenges
An eagerness to apply academic learning in a real-world environment
A desire to explore a future career in electrical engineering

Inclusion and diversity are important to us, we are an equal opportunities employer and value difference. We want and will continue to build an inclusive environment where our people thrive. We firmly believe constantly striving to build a truly diverse workforce is what makes us a strong business and will enable us to continue to solve important problems and deliver unrivalled value to both our customers and clients. If you need any specialist support throughout your application, we will work with you where we can to support your journey with us.

Closing Date:

Salary: Competitive / Based on experience

Department: People

Contract Type: Fixed Term / Secondment

Working Pattern: Full time

Main Location: London, London, United Kingdom

Additional Locations: Manchester. London. York. Birmingham. Leeds

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Summer Placement - Trainee Engineer (Electricals) (0640)