Summer Placement - Civil Engineering

HS2, Britain’s new high-speed railway is at peak construction. Balfour Beatty VINCI is HS2’s construction partner in the Midlands, responsible for delivering 90km of the route, from Long Itchington in Warwickshire to the centre of Birmingham and on to Handsacre in Staffordshire.

Now is a great time to join us and be part of a diverse team of nearly 9,000 people from over 80 nationalities working together to deliver major assets including bridges, tunnels and viaducts. Whether onsite or office-based, all colleagues have a key part to play in delivering this critical transport infrastructure project.

Locations Available:

Birmingham, Coventry & Water Orton

Role Responsibilities:

• Assisting site engineers in major engineering control activities.
• Carrying out basic engineering controls as directed.
• Carrying out checks on survey equipment.
• Providing site operatives with information from drawings, schedules and the specification.
• Completing quality checks.
• Keeping accurate records (diaries/photographs/site discussions).
• Contributing to issuing of permits.
• Occasionally giving briefings.
• Attending safety inspections with senior management.
• Identifying hazards and raising Unsafe Condition Notices.

Essential Experience:

• Having a friendly, flexible approach to your working day and a willingness to learn will be essential for this role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Enthusiastic and motivated individuals currently studying a Civil Engineering / Construction Management degree in their 1st or 2nd Year, available for 8 weeks from 20 July 2026. Priority will be given to candidates studying at a Midlands-based University or who are permanent residents within the area.

What you'll be doing:

As a Summer placement working on HS2, this is a unique opportunity to support your current studies at university and give you invaluable experience working on a Major Project. BBV intends to attract the best people to join our high-performing teams and looks for individuals who want to be part of something extraordinary.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK to be considered.

Why Join Us:

• Flexible working options
• Free parking & travel allowance (where eligible)
• Family-friendly policies
• Excellent pension & healthcare
• Wellbeing support & flu vaccinations

About Us

Balfour Beatty VINCI is a joint venture with over 30 years of experience delivering iconic infrastructure, including the Channel Tunnel, Crossrail, and upgrading some of the UK’s busiest motorways. On HS2, we’re building everything from viaducts and tunnels to bridges and embankments across the West Midlands.

Diversity & Inclusion

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming people from all backgrounds, abilities and neurodiversities. As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from candidates with disabilities.

Flexible Working

We’re open to discussing flexible working arrangements to suit your needs, aligned with project requirements.