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Undergraduate Civil Engineer Year out Placement- Hinkley

Building a sustainable tomorrow

What if your next step led further than you thought?With a reputation built over 150 years, BAM has the depth, scale and momentum to offer you more than a next step. We offer you a path. One that can take you across sectors, into leadership, or even around the world. We invest in development because we want our people to stay and grow. Wherever you want to go, we’ll help you get there.BAM UK&I are looking for Civil Engineering student looking to complete a 2026 Year out placement. 

If I am successful, when do I start?

Year Out Placements: Between June & September 2026

Making Possible

Whilst working with us as an Undergraduate placement student, you will support the site engineering team as part of your longer journey towards Incorporated (IEng) and Chartered (CEng) status of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).

Your responsibilities will include: 

  • Communicating effectively at all levels including site management, technical specialists, commercial staff, planners, engineers, supervisory staff operatives, suppliers, third parties and client representatives.
  • Maintaining high personal standards in health and safety
  • Maintaining high standards in environmental awareness and behaviour
  • Supporting quality delivery through effective planning and right first time delivery
  • Monitoring and recording delivery against the agreed programme and construction methods
  • Maintaining good working relations with client, designer, supply chain and others
  • Ensuring that works are accurately and clearly set out before work commences

Your team

Join BAM and be part of a company delivering world-class construction and civil engineering solutions across the UK. We work on a wide range of projects, from sustainable infrastructure and commercial buildings to complex civil works, combining technical expertise, innovation, and a commitment to quality.You will be part of a collaborative, supportive team where your skills and ideas make a real impact. We offer opportunities to develop your career, work on challenging projects, and contribute to solutions that improve communities and the environment.

If you are motivated, ambitious and passionate about building excellence, this is your chance to join BAM. 

What’s in it for you?

Throughout your placement, we will support you with further personal, professional, technical and leadership development.
 

In addition to this, we offer a wide range of Benefits:  

  • Employee Assistance Programme

  • Flexible Working  

  • Access to retail discount platform  (BAM Benefits)

  • Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals. 

  • A supportive and collaborative work environment. 

What do you bring to the role?

  • Currently studying towards a degree in Civil Engineering
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Driven and self-motivated
  • Due to the nature of our business, you may be required to travel and stay away from home

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.

We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

The application process

Applications are now open, and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible - please answer all questions set out in the application form. As well as an updated CV we require a cover letter that sets out your career aspirations and your interest in BAM Nuttall as an employer. 

For more information about the vacancy and our projects, please contact Lyle Morgan by emailing earlycareersuk@bam.com  

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at anytime you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you. 

Join us in making possible!

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