Civil Engineering Internship – Site Based (Closing date

This is a 8 week placement based on site in Barton Upon Humber 

​Purpose of the Placement

​This placement has been designed to provide practical workplace experience and exposure to a professional working environment. The individual will support a variety of activities within the team, gaining valuable skills, knowledge, and experience while contributing to day-to-day business operations.

​Typical Activities and Responsibilities

​The placement holder may be involved in:

• ​Supporting day-to-day activities on the delivery of the Barton upon Humber Active travel and Mobility Hub scheme. This will include working with – 

• ​Site delivery team 
• ​Commercial team
• ​​Planning team 

• ​Assisting with a range of administrative and operational tasks including – 

• ​Recording works progress and resources
• ​Inspecting works for compliance to Scope/Works information
• ​Review client design and identifying ambiguities 
• ​Reviewing working methods and adherence to programme of sub contractor
• ​Attending fortnightly internal progress meetings
• ​Attending collaborative planning sessions to review planned works
• ​Adherence to the ITP and completion of the required records

• ​Learning and applying company processes, procedures, and systems.
• ​Supporting projects and initiatives as directed by their supervisor.
• ​Attending team meetings and contributing where appropriate.
• ​Researching, gathering, and organising information.
• ​Maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• ​Working collaboratively with colleagues across the business.
• ​Assisting with communication and correspondence activities.
• ​Developing knowledge of the industry and business operations.
• ​Participating in training, learning, and development activities.
• ​Undertaking other reasonable tasks appropriate to the placement and level of experience.

​Expected Behaviours

​​The placement holder will be expected to:

• ​Demonstrate a positive and professional approach.
• ​Show willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• ​Follow company policies and procedures.
• ​Maintain confidentiality where required.
• ​Work safely and responsibly.
• ​Communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders
• Take ownership of tasks and seek guidance when required.

​Learning Outcomes

​​By the end of the placement, the individual should have:

• Gained practical workplace experience
• Developed transferable professional skills.
• ​Increased understanding of business operations and workplace practices.
• ​Built confidence working within a professional environment.
• ​Enhanced their employability through exposure to real-world work activities.​

This task list is intended to provide an overview of the types of activities that may be under-taken during the placement. Specific tasks and responsibilities may vary depending on the needs of the department and the learning objectives of the placement.