Summer Placement - Structural Engineering

Pell Frischmann group; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting engineering firm in Cambridge seeks a summer placement candidate in Structural Engineering for June/July 2026. The role offers hands-on involvement in live projects, enhancing communication and teamwork skills, with a focus on technical development. Candidates should have a background in Civil or Structural Engineering and a genuine interest in pursuing this career path. The placement is hybrid, lasting 6-12 weeks, providing valuable insights and training from experienced consultants.

Qualifications

• A keen interest in pursuing Structural Engineering as a career.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to real world, live projects during the placement.
• Enhance communication and teamwork capabilities.
• Focus on technical development with mentoring from consultants.

Education

Civil or Structural Engineering study background

Job description

As part of our 2026 Early Careers cohort we are keen to hire a summer placement to start around June/July 2026

Main Purpose of the role

We give you the opportunity to really make a difference by contributing to real world, live projects in your time with us. You will be given an insight into one of our business sectors which will provide you with an excellent platform to see and be part of our collaborative company. We will look to enhance your communication and teamwork capabilities but also focus on technical development too. Whilst you are with us you will benefit from training and mentoring from a range of our consultants within our teams.

We have been providing placement for many years and have had excellent feedback from how valuable and involved people felt whilst with us

Our Summer placements normally last for 6-12 weeks in the summer. This placement specifically focused on Structural Engineering and buildings. This sector is essential in ensuring our buildings are designed well and safely, whilst ensuring sustainable materials are used to protect the environment. As a result, we would expect you to have a keen interest in pursuing Structural Engineering as a career.

Placement Details

For this placement you will be working on a hybrid basis, and we are looking for you to come from a Civil or Structural Engineering study background to be considered.