NG Bailey’s Freedom Division are looking for an intern with a passion for civil engineering and infrastructure design.

 

This internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience within our multidisciplinary design team. Working under the guidance of experienced civil and structural engineers, you will support the production of technical drawings, models, and calculations for a wide range of utility and energy projects.

 

As a Civil Design Engineer Intern, you will play a key role in helping deliver high‑quality engineering solutions that support the UK’s critical infrastructure. This is a unique opportunity to develop your technical knowledge, problem‑solving abilities, and professional skills while contributing to real-world design projects. A typical day will be diverse, challenging, and very rewarding.

We have exciting opportunities for enthusiastic people to join our experienced Freedom Team, where you can learn directly from industry experts.

 

Key Deliverables:

 

As part of the Civils design team, you will learn to:

 

• Produce civil and structural drawings, details, and layout plans in line with project requirements, following relevant British Standards and industry best practice.
• Deliver best‑value design solutions with guidance and support from engineering and design leads.
• Assist project teams in all aspects of design work, from concept development through to detailed design.
• Learn to undertake technical reviews, helping to identify potential risks or design issues and propose practical solutions.
• Gain hands‑on experience with industry‑standard software such as AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage, MasterSeries, and TEDDS.
• Communicate effectively and build strong working relationships with operational and project delivery teams.
• Develop an understanding of project cost considerations and contribute to managing design‑related expenses.
• Learn and apply relevant regulations, including Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015), building regulations, and civil engineering design standards to ensure legal compliance across all project work.

 

 

What we’re looking for:

 

We would love to hear from applicants who:

 

• Are keen to learn and develop their skills in civil engineering and infrastructure design.
• Share our values of Passion, Integrity, Responsibility, and Excellence.
• Are organised, well‑prepared, and demonstrate excellent timekeeping and attendance.
• Can communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, when explaining technical ideas.
• Enjoy collaborating with colleagues and contributing to team‑based projects.
• Can follow instructions carefully and remain effective under pressure.
• Are able to show initiative and work independently where required.
• Maintain a positive attitude towards learning new tools, standards, and technologies.
• Approach challenges with a “can‑do” mindset, especially when supporting complex design tasks.
• Embody the spirit of a true team player, supporting peers and sharing knowledge.

 

 

To Apply You Need:

 

To be enrolled on an undergraduate Civil Engineering or related degree with a placement year, and able to provide confirmation of your university and degree programme.

 

To be on track to achieve a minimum 2:2.

 

The right to work in the UK indefinitely - we are unable to provide visa sponsorship under the Dependent or Skilled Worker routes.

 

Willingness to travel, work away from home when required, and adapt to early starts.

 

The ability to work from our offices and visit our live projects and sites.

 

 

What Happens Next?

 

If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a telephone interview. If successful, you will then be invited to attend a final interview.

 

PLEASE NOTE: This vacancy may close earlier than advertised if we receive a high volume of applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible.

 

 

 

Next Steps: 

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.  

 

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. 

 

About Us: 

We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. 

 

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. 

 

Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be. 

 

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