Mechanical Engineering Placement / Internship – Delivery Team

The Vacancy

Mechanical Engineering Summer Placement / Internship – Delivery Team

Salary: £26,228 per annum

Contract: Full-time Internship / Placement Year

Locations: Chester, Redhill, Glasgow

About The Role

Binnies, an RSK Group company, is seeking Mechanical Engineering Placement Students to join our Delivery team. You will support the planning, design, and delivery of a wide range of mechanical and infrastructure projects across the UK, gaining hands-on experience in mechanical systems, project coordination, and technical delivery.

This is a hands-on placement where you will be treated as a valued member of the Delivery 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 Delivery team upon successful completion of the placement and degree.

The role is primarily office-based, with opportunities for site visits, client meetings, and occasional travel across the UK.

What You’ll Gain

• Practical experience in mechanical engineering design and project delivery
• Exposure to live projects with real responsibility
• Structured development aligned to a Graduate Mechanical Engineer career path
• Opportunities to collaborate with experienced engineers across offices
• A supportive environment focused on learning, development, and wellbeing

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the Delivery team with mechanical engineering tasks
• Assisting with calculations, mechanical designs, and project documentation
• Contributing to reports, drawings, and technical deliverables
• Supporting the successful delivery of mechanical systems and infrastructure projects

Essential Requirements

• Current study towards a degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Strong interest in mechanical systems, project delivery, and engineering solutions
• 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 mechanical infrastructure

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 Delivery placement programme.

About Us

Binnies delivers intelligent mechanical and 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 Delivery team and wider engineering 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

We develop intelligent solutions using our award-winning integrated planning and design approach to deliver functional infrastructure and lasting environmental and social legacies. We create new possibilities for humanity through our innovative approach to delivery.

We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. 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.