Industrial Placement - Electrical Engineer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 17 Mawrth 2026 |
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| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 16 Ebrill 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | EC4V 3DS |
| Cwmni: | Octavius Infrastructure Limited |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 0774 |
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Year in Industry Placement Student - Electrical EngineeringLocation: London & South East EnglandPlacement Length: 12 monthsStart Date: Sept 2026
Start your engineering career with Octavius InfrastructureAre you an Electrical Engineering student looking to gain real, hands-on industry experience as part of your degree?
Our Year in Industry Placement - Electrical Engineering offers the opportunity to work on live infrastructure projects, develop practical engineering skills, and learn from experienced professionals across our highways and rail teams.
This placement is designed to support your academic learning while giving you valuable insight into what a career in electrical engineering within infrastructure really looks like.
Connecting communities to opportunity. We bring people together.At Octavius Infrastructure, we deliver safer, smarter journeys that make a real difference to communities across the UK. We're passionate about developing emerging talent and creating an environment where you can learn, grow and feel supported throughout your placement.
What you'll be doingYou'll gain experience across both site and office environments, helping you build a well-rounded understanding of electrical engineering in practice. Your responsibilities will include:
-Supporting project teams with the delivery of electrical works on site
-Assisting with installation, testing and commissioning activities
-Reviewing and helping prepare electrical drawings and schematics
-Supporting electrical calculations, load assessments and equipment selection
-Assisting with technical documentation, reports and quality checks
-Working alongside experienced Electrical Engineers, Site Managers and Project Engineers
-Helping to identify and resolve basic electrical issues under supervision
-Promoting high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance
You'll work with… (because relationships matter)You'll be part of a collaborative, supportive team including Electrical Engineers, Project Engineers, Site Managers and Engineering Managers. Building strong working relationships will be key to your success, and you'll also have opportunities to engage with suppliers, clients and local communities.
What you'll get… (because we value you)
-Hands-on experience on live highways and rail projects
-Structured support and mentoring from experienced engineers
-Exposure to both site-based and design/office-based activities
-Opportunities to develop technical, professional and communication skills
-A friendly, inclusive and supportive working environment
-Insight into graduate and early careers opportunities at Octavius
About you… (what we're looking for)You'll be someone who is enthusiastic, curious and keen to learn. Ideally, you will:
-Be studying towards a degree in Electrical Engineering (or a closely related discipline)
-Be completing a Year in Industry / Industrial Placement as part of your course
-Have a proactive and adaptable approach to learning
-Be organised, with good attention to detail
-Enjoy working as part of a team and communicating with others
-Have a genuine interest in infrastructure, engineering and sustainability
A full UK driving licence is desirable due to site travel requirements.
Ready to take the next step?Apply now and start building your future with Octavius Infrastructure.
We're proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
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Inclusion and diversity are important to us, we are an equal opportunities employer and value difference. We want and will continue to build an inclusive environment where our people thrive. We firmly believe constantly striving to build a truly diverse workforce is what makes us a strong business and will enable us to continue to solve important problems and deliver unrivalled value to both our customers and clients. If you need any specialist support throughout your application, we will work with you where we can to support your journey with us.
Start your engineering career with Octavius InfrastructureAre you an Electrical Engineering student looking to gain real, hands-on industry experience as part of your degree?
Our Year in Industry Placement - Electrical Engineering offers the opportunity to work on live infrastructure projects, develop practical engineering skills, and learn from experienced professionals across our highways and rail teams.
This placement is designed to support your academic learning while giving you valuable insight into what a career in electrical engineering within infrastructure really looks like.
Connecting communities to opportunity. We bring people together.At Octavius Infrastructure, we deliver safer, smarter journeys that make a real difference to communities across the UK. We're passionate about developing emerging talent and creating an environment where you can learn, grow and feel supported throughout your placement.
What you'll be doingYou'll gain experience across both site and office environments, helping you build a well-rounded understanding of electrical engineering in practice. Your responsibilities will include:
-Supporting project teams with the delivery of electrical works on site
-Assisting with installation, testing and commissioning activities
-Reviewing and helping prepare electrical drawings and schematics
-Supporting electrical calculations, load assessments and equipment selection
-Assisting with technical documentation, reports and quality checks
-Working alongside experienced Electrical Engineers, Site Managers and Project Engineers
-Helping to identify and resolve basic electrical issues under supervision
-Promoting high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance
You'll work with… (because relationships matter)You'll be part of a collaborative, supportive team including Electrical Engineers, Project Engineers, Site Managers and Engineering Managers. Building strong working relationships will be key to your success, and you'll also have opportunities to engage with suppliers, clients and local communities.
What you'll get… (because we value you)
-Hands-on experience on live highways and rail projects
-Structured support and mentoring from experienced engineers
-Exposure to both site-based and design/office-based activities
-Opportunities to develop technical, professional and communication skills
-A friendly, inclusive and supportive working environment
-Insight into graduate and early careers opportunities at Octavius
About you… (what we're looking for)You'll be someone who is enthusiastic, curious and keen to learn. Ideally, you will:
-Be studying towards a degree in Electrical Engineering (or a closely related discipline)
-Be completing a Year in Industry / Industrial Placement as part of your course
-Have a proactive and adaptable approach to learning
-Be organised, with good attention to detail
-Enjoy working as part of a team and communicating with others
-Have a genuine interest in infrastructure, engineering and sustainability
A full UK driving licence is desirable due to site travel requirements.
Ready to take the next step?Apply now and start building your future with Octavius Infrastructure.
We're proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
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-
Inclusion and diversity are important to us, we are an equal opportunities employer and value difference. We want and will continue to build an inclusive environment where our people thrive. We firmly believe constantly striving to build a truly diverse workforce is what makes us a strong business and will enable us to continue to solve important problems and deliver unrivalled value to both our customers and clients. If you need any specialist support throughout your application, we will work with you where we can to support your journey with us.
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