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Civil Engineering Placement / Internship – Water Services North
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The Vacancy
Salary: £26,228 per annum
Contract: Full-time Internship / Placement Year
Locations: Swansea, Chester, Glasgow
About The Role
Binnies, an RSK Group company, is seeking Civil Engineering Placement Students to join our Water Services team. You will work on a range of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, supporting the design, planning, and delivery of sustainable and resilient solutions for communities across the UK.
This is a hands-on placement where you will be treated as a valued member of the Water Services team. You’ll receive structured training, mentoring, and ongoing support to develop your technical and professional skills while completing your degree.
For high-performing placement students, there is strong potential to progress into a graduate role within the Water Services team upon successful completion of the placement and degree.
The role is primarily office-based, with opportunities for site visits and occasional travel within the UK.
What You’ll Gain
- Practical experience in UK water and wastewater projects
- Exposure to live projects with real responsibility
- Structured development aligned to a Graduate Civil Engineer career path
- Collaboration opportunities across offices and disciplines within Water Services
- A supportive environment focused on learning, development, and wellbeing
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Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the Water Services team with engineering tasks
- Assisting with calculations, analysis, and spreadsheets
- Contributing to reports, technical documents, and drawings
- Supporting project delivery for water and wastewater schemes
Essential Requirements
You must be able to demonstrate:
- Current study towards a degree in Civil Engineering
- Strong interest in water and wastewater infrastructure
- Good numerical ability and confidence using spreadsheets
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing
- A proactive, self-motivated approach and ability to work well in a team
- Interest in sustainable and resilient water solutions
Why Join Binnies?
At Binnies, we offer more than just a placement. You’ll join a business that actively supports long-term career development. Our inclusive and respectful culture prioritises wellbeing, collaboration, and professional growth. Many of our graduate engineers start their careers with us through the Water Services placement programme.
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About Us
Binnies delivers intelligent water infrastructure solutions using an integrated planning and design approach, creating lasting value for communities.
As part of the RSK Group, one of the fastest-growing engineering consultancies in the UK, Binnies offers exciting long-term career opportunities within the water sector.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Flexible benefits package, including:
- Variable pension contributions
- Private healthcare options
- Private Health Insurance
- Income Protection
- High Street Vouchers
- Life Assurance
- Annual Leave Purchase
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Mental Health Support
- Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Our Commitment
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.
If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?
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