Student Placement - Assistant Engineer

Mammoet USA; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Thornaby-on-Tees is offering a Student Engineer internship starting September 2026. You'll support projects, make calculations using CAD software, and gain hands-on experience in various engineering fields. The position offers a starting salary of £25,750 per year, industry benefits, and a chance to apply your academic knowledge in a professional setting.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Employee wellbeing programme

Training and development opportunities

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Engaged in a relevant engineering degree program.
• Proficient in verbal and written English.
• Full right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support projects from tendering to execution.
• Make plans and calculations using software.
• Attend project locations for on-site support.

Skills

Computer skills including CAD

Microsoft Office

Fluent English proficiency

Education

Bachelor or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Automotive Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Student Engineer - Heavy Lift and Transport Operations

Commencing September 2026 until August 2027.

Starting salary of £25,750 per year, industry‑leading development plan.

Working on site at the Mammoet office in Thornaby, Teesside.

Summary

Are you looking for an internship where you help solve even the most challenging of problems? At Mammoet we set the bar high in developing the safest, most efficient solutions for our customer’s needs. With the team’s experience, we know how to use our transport equipment to create the best solution for any type of transport or load‑out project. During this placement you will get the opportunity to see different engineering work fields and sub‑departments within Mammoet, while putting your school‑learned theory into practice.

Please note: Mammoet does not offer visa sponsorship. Therefore any applicants who require visa sponsorship either now or in the future will be automatically declined.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support the projects from the tendering and sales phase to the execution part
• Make the necessary plans and calculations using various software packages like AutoCAD and in‑house developed software
• Look for creative solutions using existing equipment
• When needed, attend project location to provide on‑site engineering support
• Thesis/ graduation placement is also possible

What You’ll Need

• Engaged in a bachelor or master’s study in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Automotive Engineering or a similar Engineering discipline
• Computer skills including CAD and Microsoft Office
• English, fluent proficiency verbal and written
• Full right to work in the UK
• Driving licence preferred but not essential

What You’ll Get

• £25,750 per annum starting salary
• Industry‑leading development plan
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with extra days for length of service
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Employee wellbeing programme with EAP and counselling available
• Training and development opportunities
• Life assurance

Additional Information

Get in touch – email Gemma Routledge with any questions prior to application.

Take a look at Mammoet.com.

Note: we cannot accept applications sent by e‑mail. All applications must be made through our careers site.