Placement Student

Job Description

Job Location: Coventry

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Salary: £26,643

Contract type: Fixed Term

Posting End Date: 25/03/2026

At BUUK Infrastructure, our vision is to be the leading utility partner to accelerate the UK towards net zero for all our customers. Our group of companies has been the major drive for change and innovation over 30 years.

We provide a supportive environment that is committed to enabling our people to be the best – ensuring they feel proud to be themselves and part of BUUK Infrastructure.

Power On, part of the BUUK Infrastructure Group, is looking for a student who would like to help us reach our mission to “earn customer loyalty and drive business growth by providing consistently excellent service.”

Purpose of this role

To support the Design and Tendering Teams with administrative, AutoCAD, and GIS drawing assistance to successfully deliver utility projects.

Your key responsibilities are

• Support the Design and Tendering Teams in producing drawings, administering project information, creating contract variations, and producing Legal Plans for Multi Utility Construction Projects (Electricity, Fibre, Water & Gas).
• Communicate with colleagues in the Design, Tendering and Construction Teams as well as with external Stakeholders where required when As-Built information is passed back to be included within our records.
• Communicate with external parties to resolve project queries.
• Ensure regulatory compliance by meeting deadlines and in line with the customer programme of works.
• Ensure project Health & Safety Planning Compliance.
• Develop technical appreciation.
• Project administration.
• Duties associated with the above.

Qualifications

Working towards a suitable recognised engineering or scientific qualification.

Experience/Knowledge

• Project management skills associated with project delivery.
• Very good IT skills.
• Able to maintain a helpful and informative work environment.

Abilities/Skills

• The ability to produce technical documents and process improvement documentation.
• The ability to record information accurately and on time.
• The ability to work independently in order to deliver agreed objectives.

Desirable

• Awareness of the utility industry.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to provide accurate quality work within department and company.

What can you expect from us

• Cost of living annual pay review.
• Company pension contributions up to 5% if employees contribute 4%.
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays with the ability to purchase an additional 2 weeks.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
• To say thank you, each time you successfully refer someone you will receive a referral payment of £1000 (net of tax).
• Hybrid working for eligible roles.
• Development opportunities to reach your career aspirations.

BUUK has an award-winning culture. We care about your wellbeing and safety as we all deserve the right to go home safe, every day. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we respect each other and advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion in all we do.

Research shows that women and people from different underrepresented backgrounds often only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If you would like to be a part of our team and you meet many, but not all our requirements for this role, please apply. You can also ask us about flexible working options.

Please note we reserve the right to close the role early. Therefore, if you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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