Building a sustainable tomorrow
The Transpennine Route Upgrade is a major investment to be made in the railway between York and Manchester via Leeds and Huddersfield. TRU is a multi-billion-pound, transformative, long-term railway infrastructure programme that will improve connectivity in the North. It will support economic growth in the North and deliver real benefits for passengers and communities along this pivotal rail artery.
Are you passionate about shaping the world around us and eager to make a meaningful impact? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
We are looking for Civil Engineering Undergraduates to join us at BAM; working on challenging civil engineering projects throughout the UK constructing infrastructure that will stand the test of time and enhances the quality of life for communities.
As a leading civil engineering firm, we've been at the forefront of transformative projects that have left a lasting legacy.
If I am successful, when do I start?
Summer Placements: 8 - 12 week placement anytime from May 2025 - September 2025
Year Out Placements: Between June & September 2025
Where will I be based?
Ravensthorpe / Huddersfield Area
Your mission
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
Who are we looking for?
* 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
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:
* Competitive Salary
* Matched pension contributions
* Life assurance
* 22 days holiday
* 2 wellbeing days & 1 volunteer day per year
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Flexible Working
* Access to retail discount platform (BAM Benefits)
* Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals.
* A supportive and collaborative work environment.
Who are we?
People are at the heart of what we do at BAM.
We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial.
We’re on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.
Be you! Join us today, so we can achieve amazing things together and build a sustainable tomorrow.
The art of building is about building for communities; it’s about building for life.
Where others stop, we go further, leading the way towards a sustainable tomorrow for us and future generations. As an industry leader, we raise the bar.
Our values: sustainable, inclusive, collaborative, reliable and ownership, enable us to achieve our ambitions. Today, tomorrow and every day.