Year Out Placement

Year Out Placement (Civil Engineering)-2026 Derby 12 Months FTC Do you wish to take part in the green transition efforts? Are you aspiring to become a civil engineer? If so join us in shaping a sustainable and liveable world where we make a positive difference to communities for generations to come. Create Solutions that will enable a better tomorrow To help design our future projects we are looking for an Undergraduate Engineers to join our Derby team on a One Year Placement giving you the opportunity to co‑create on some of the most prestigious infrastructure programmes in the UK. Your key responsibilities will be: Undertake basic calculations of design work on infrastructure projects Production of engineering design and details in accordance with project requirements Preparation of calculations written reports and checking of drawings Checking of design calculations and drawings done by other engineers Visits to site as required YOUR SKILLS. OUR TEAM. TOGETHER WE DESIGN THE FUTURE The first step to success in this role is that you are eager to collaborate with the people around you whether they are colleagues, partners or customers. Developing ties with others is something you do by acting respectfully and delivering on your promises. And you never get set in your ways but keep exploring new insights and ways to improve. Required skills and qualifications A minimum of 2 years of study on a bachelors or masters degree in civil engineering Basic knowledge of engineering fundamentals Be able to work in a team environment effectively Have good written & verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate succinctly and effectively Possess good interpersonal, planning, documentation, organisation and problem‑solving skills Be a clear and inquisitive thinker Evidence of research and information gathering skills A place to work and so much more. At COWI we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and liveable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity and sometimes even our courage to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. We support our customers’ transition towards increased sustainability. We strive to lead by example by embedding environmental management, social responsibility and good governance into our business practices and the options we provide to our customers. We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun. Because that is what brings out the best in you at work and at home. With offices primarily located in the Nordic region, the UK and Ireland, North America and India we are currently 7300 people who bring their expertise in engineering, architecture, energy and environment into play. What we also offer To us a fair reward is more than a competitive salary. We want to take care of our people professionally and personally as well. Some of our benefits include 28 days holiday plus all UK bank and public holidays Formalised development plans and yearly promotion opportunities Private health care for you and your immediate dependents Flexible and hybrid working conditions Annual subscription fees paid for your membership of two Professional Institutions Group personal pension scheme salary exchange Life assurance Cycle‑to‑work scheme Corporate gym membership Got more questions If you have any unanswered questions about the role or what we have to offer please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Specialist Shruti Gupta at Get to know us even better at our website where you can learn more about our projects, our strategy, what we want to achieve and what life is like at COWI. Equal opportunity employer COWI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Key Skills: Environmental Safety, Fire Safety, Benefits & Compensation, Inspection, Ims Employment Type: Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr