Construction - Engineering Summer Placement

Role Purpose Applications are open for voluntary Engineering Summer Placements with Glanua in Ireland and the United Kingdom. The placement is intended for students who want practical engineering experience during their semester break and are available from the start of June to the end of August. The opportunity is open to students across all engineering subjects, including civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical, environmental, process, structural, energy, automation and related disciplines. Students will join a suitable office, design, project or site team according to their course, interests, location and available business needs. Summer Placement Experience You will work alongside experienced engineers and project colleagues on live water, wastewater, bioresources or supporting infrastructure activities. Your work will be supervised and matched to your stage of study, giving you an introduction to professional engineering practice, project delivery, safety and teamwork. This is a general summer placement advert rather than a rotational programme. Placements will normally remain with one host team and location, although occasional visits to another office, project or site may be required. Specific responsibilities will vary by discipline and project needs. Key Responsibilities Engineering and Project Support Support engineers with drawings, calculations, specifications, schedules, technical records or other project information under supervision. Help collect, organise and review project data, site information, supplier details or asset records for use by the host team. Prepare clear notes, trackers, presentations and document updates using approved templates and project systems. Take part in design reviews, planning meetings or coordination activities appropriate to your discipline and stage of study. Design Delivery and Site Exposure Learn how engineering designs are developed, checked and translated into safe, practical solutions for water and wastewater projects. Assist with supervised site visits, surveys, inspections, commissioning preparation or progress records where relevant to the placement. Support quality, environmental and health and safety requirements by following instructions, completing records and raising questions promptly. Work with colleagues from different engineering and project disciplines and observe how teams coordinate clients, suppliers and construction activities. Learning Safety and Team Contribution Complete the induction, mandatory safety training and any role-specific learning required before carrying out placement activities. Attend team briefings, ask questions and use feedback from engineers, supervisors and project colleagues to improve your work. Contribute to a practical improvement, research task, technical summary or project deliverable agreed with the host team. Keep an accurate record of learning and experience that may support academic reflection, a placement report or future career planning. Our Values At Glanua, our values shape how we work together and how we serve our clients. We act with Respect towards our colleagues, clients and communities, and believe in the power of Collaboration to deliver the best outcomes for our teams and projects. We hold ourselves to a high standard of Accountability, taking ownership of our commitments, and act with Integrity in every decision we make. We pursue Excellence in everything we do, continuously improving how we design, build and operate, and we place Safety at the centre of our culture, ensuring the wellbeing of our people is never compromised. As an Engineering Summer Placement student, you will be expected to demonstrate these values in your day-to-day work and learning. Essential Criteria Currently enrolled in an engineering degree, diploma or equivalent programme at a recognised university, college or institute of technology. Seeking a voluntary summer placement during semester break and available from the start of June to the end o