Digital & Data Year in Industry Placement

Year in Industry Placement
The world around us is changing rapidly, placing an increased demand on growing services sectors to become net zero. We are looking for the next generation of interns who will continue to innovate across different areas of our business and support the energy, digital, and industrial transitions of our customers. As an Equans intern, you will have the exciting opportunity to experience the diverse and interesting world of one of the UK’s biggest facilities management organisations.

Starting in August 2025, you will join an induction with the other interns before your specific placement commences to start building your network and understanding of the business. During your scheme, you will have the opportunity to gain insight and experience the diverse and exciting world of Energy Engineering. Our internships also give an invaluable insight into our graduate scheme, which enables you to build a network and learn more about the business. Whether your focus is operations, the energy transition, or engineering, we will help you figure this out and achieve your full potential. You will need to be fully mobile as the placements could be based anywhere within the UK, and interns might need to relocate depending on the placement locations.

This 12-month structured programme will give you unparalleled insight into one of our many divisions, as well as the opportunity to experience others, to develop your understanding of the whole business. The programme will give you unrivalled work experience in the ways in which we support and deliver innovative solutions to our communities and customers.

Year In Industry Placement – Digital & Data Overview

Our Digital & Data teams deliver an incredibly wide range of services to clients across the country. You could be part of the largest facilities management contracts in the UK, where we work in partnership with some of the biggest hospitals or help to mobilise our newest contract wins. A life in Digital & Data is never dull, and as an intern, you will gain experience of what it takes to work alongside large, diverse teams in a fun and rewarding industry.

You will have a passion for putting the customer first, working in teams, and constantly looking to improve and innovate. Over the course of your internship scheme, you will gain an understanding of how we support our customers and deliver innovative solutions to our communities and clients.

Over the course of your internship, you could gain exposure to the Digital Solutions team, which will focus on Research & Development, Product Development, and winning new business. This could involve supporting the team with new product development and solutions, leveraging data and insight as a core driver, supporting market research and competitor analysis with the Research & Development team, working with our commercial team to develop our customer offers, and driving value by working with our data and insight team. Working with technical experts, you will play an active role in developing the products and solutions we deliver to existing and new customers.

The internship carries real responsibility, work that is relevant and central to our business, and the opportunity to make a big impact early on in your career. Over the 12-month programme, you will receive various training opportunities to support your development.

What can we offer you?

• A competitive starting salary of £24,000
• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including WOMEN Together, RISE (Respecting, Inspiring and Supporting Ethnic Minorities), Encompass (LGBTQ+), WPN (Working Parents Network), YPN (Young Professionals Network), AccessAbility (Disability Network), and our Green Network
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to a mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

To us, it does not matter who you are. If you share our energy, values, and vision, we want to work with you.

Essential:

• A genuine interest in our industry, and a passion for delivering real change in the communities we serve
• Flexibility to relocate to different parts of the UK depending on the placement locations
• Critical thinking skills and good attention to detail
• Ability to problem solve and use initiative
• A flexible approach to work
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead, motivate and inspire others at all levels
• A team focus with the ability to interact with a wide variety of people at all levels
• A driven, self-motivated attitude, with the ability to work on your own initiative
• Well-developed emotional intelligence and self-awareness
• Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn and drive your own career

Desirable:

• Previous work experience, ideally within a relevant field
• Previous customer services experience
• A full UK driving licence

Application

Individuals ideally should be between their penultimate and final year of university and be working towards a degree which incorporates a Year in Industry placement.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a telephone interview in March-April 2026. Those successful at the telephone interview will progress to the final stage and be invited to participate in one of our assessment centres taking place in April-May 2026.

As part of our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from all diverse backgrounds including women, LGBTQ+, ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

At Equans, we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.

All candidates must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the scheme without the need for employer sponsorship.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a relocation package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.